Interesting Facts about Gulmarg

Fast Facts

Climate

Summer
March to May, Cool and pleasant Temperature – 13°C - 29°C

Monsoon
July and August, Moderate rainfall

Winter
November to February, Severe snowfall Temperature – Maximum -4°C and lowest 11°C

Local Languages: Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi

Best Time to Visit: March to October is the best time to visit Gulmarg as the snowfall isn’t too severe and you can indulge in a lot of adventure activities and sight-seeing. While the winter months are great for skiing, they can get too brutal. Summers are great to enjoy the cool but pleasant climes and trekking, whereas monsoon is perfect for some adventure sports.

Clothing: Since Gulmarg tends to be cool all year round, some heavy woollen clothing is recommended. During summers, cotton clothes and a light jacket or scarf would suffice.

Moving around: Moving around in Gulmarg is best done on foot which is great in summer but not so much in winter. You can even opt for taxis which charge around Rs. 100 per person. If you can’t find a taxi you can also take a ride on the sledges driven by the locals, which can be pretty fun.