The Facilities

Kashmir Kashmir lies at the western end of the Greater Himalayan range, in northern India. Set like a jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is always extravagantly beautiful no matter what season you visit her. Three Himalayan ranges; Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal provide a snow capped,majestic landscape unlike any other.

Gulmarg Gulmarg is the Himalaya’s ‘premier ski resort’ in winter and ‘the meadow of flowers’ in summer. Gulmarg is a hill station in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The town is nestled in the Greater Himalayan range and is known for its unparalleled beauty which is why it is rated as one of the matchless tourist spots of India.

The altitude of Gulmarg is 2650m, and is situated along the Pir Panjal mountain range from which Mount Apherwat rises to 4124m.

‘Highest ski lift in the World’ Gulmarg boasts the World’s ‘highest operational ski lift’. Designed by France’s Poma Group, it ascends from Gulmarg’s 2650m base, via a mid-station and restaurant, to an altitude of 3980m. With a vertical drop of over 1300m, the newly constructed 2nd phase of the gondola now means that you have more adrenalin-rushing terrain amongst the World’s highest mountain range.

The terrain - a true free-riding, on-piste heli-skiing experience As one heli-skiing operator once mentioned to us, “Gulmarg’s snow terrain is just like heli-skiing without a helicopter!!”

Gulmarg’s Himalayan powder is incredibly abundant due in part because of its altitude and geographical location. Being situated along the western most part of the Himalayas, the Pir Panjal mountain range’s snow storms provide consistent powder cover across the resort. In fact one of our motto’s at Currypowder is ‘the bog-gage is the baggage!!!’ Too much powder can ‘bog’ the uninitiated rider down!!

Without a large resort presence of skiers and snowboarders, carving up virgin snow continuously, is an every day experience! And that’s just on the gondola serviced terrain – just wait till you hit the back-country routes!

From the top station, Mount Apherwat’s 5km wide face spreads before you providing advanced to intermediate skiers and snowboarders with a number of adrenalin-pumping ridges and runs. Your guide will advise you where to go for the most exciting, yet safest, powder run.

As mentioned by our skiers and snowboarders, the resort’s terrain is truly remarkable and raw. You may even get to see a snow leopard or a hibernating bear!
With no official trail map and ski-patrol, our all-inclusive package tours provide you with the services of an experienced local guide who ensures you experience both a safe, yet personalised, snow-riding experience.

Gulmarg also provides 3 Poma button-styled lifts for the novice skier and snowboarder. These are situated alongside the snow covered golf course, which happens to be highest in the world at 2650m!

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HotelsHotel Highlands Park is one of a handful of hotels operating in Gulmarg. It’s one of the oldest hotels in Gulmarg and exhibits a strong colonial charm coupled cottage-like rooms. All rooms are double with en suite bathrooms, and fully equipped with linen. A porter regularly warms up the room by firing up the bakari with wood (pot-bellied stove).

The bar is great place to relax and displays traditional Kashmiri carpentry. The restaurant is decorated with bear and snow leopard skins, and serves great traditional Kashmiri food. The hotel prides itself on being warm and friendly.

The hotel is a 5 minute ski to the gondola.

Hotel Mumtaz has recently been added to our list of hotels on offer. Much like Hotel Highlands Park, Hotel Mumtaz offers our guests a warm colonial atmosphere with double rooms and en suite bathrooms. Hotel Mumtaz is also minutes from the gondola and serves fabulous Kashmiri and western food..

Hotel Pine Palace is a more modern hotel and has undergone some recent renovations. All rooms are double with ensuite bathrooms with linen is supplied.
The food is also great, and the bar offers beer and spirits. The lounge room is a great place to relax and unwind. Gulmarg’s only 2 internet connections are available here.
The hotel is a 2 minute ski to the gondola.

Resort Data

Resort Facilities

average monthly snowfall
Snow Depth Dec	110cm
Snow Depth Jan	210 cm
Snow Depth Feb	430 cm
Snow Depth Mar	185 cm
RECENT AVE. TEMP. DATA: degrees C
Dec	-3.0
Jan	-5.5
Feb	-2.5
Mar	1.5

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