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📍 Gulmarg, Jammu And Kashmir
🏛️ Sightseeing Attraction

Gondola Ride

The Gulmarg Gondola is the second highest operating cable car in the world and the crowning tourist highlight of Gulmarg. Soaring from the resort bowl up t...

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About Attraction

About Gondola Ride

The Gulmarg Gondola is the second highest operating cable car in the world and the crowning tourist highlight of Gulmarg. Soaring from the resort bowl up to 13,780 feet on Mount Apharwat, it ferries thousands of travelers daily across the alpine heights of Jammu and Kashmir.

Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Apharwat Peak

Phase 1 Kongdoori and Phase 2 Apharwat

The cable car operates in two distinct stages. Phase 1 lifts passengers from Gulmarg base station (8,694 ft) to the pine ringed Kongdoori valley bowl (10,000 ft) in 10 minutes. Phase 2 continues upward to the windswept shoulder of Apharwat Peak (13,780 ft), unveiling sweeping vistas of Nanga Parbat and the Line of Control.

Online Booking Realities and Tips

Truth is, tickets must be booked online weeks in advance via the official J&K Cable Car Corporation portal to avoid black market touts. Boarding queues move efficiently with barcode scanners, heated waiting halls, and emergency medical oxygen booths stationed at high altitude stops.

How to Reach Gondola Ride

  • Location: Gondola Base Station is located on the western edge of Gulmarg meadow, 1 km from main town market.
  • Walking & Ponies: Walk along paved pedestrian boardwalks (15 mins) or take an authorized pony / ATV from your resort.
  • From Srinagar: 51 km drive via Tangmarg taking approximately 2 hours by private car or tourist coach.
  • Chairlift Option: A connecting open chairlift at Kongdoori carries skiers directly to Mary Shoulder.

Best Time to Visit Gondola Ride

  • May to August (Summer Lush Greens): Wildflower valleys at Phase 1 and sunny alpine weather at Phase 2 with temperatures between 10°C and 20°C.
  • December to March (Winter Snow Wonderland): Deep powder snow covering the entire mountain, transforming Phase 2 into an extreme ski zone.
  • September to November (Clear Autumn Skies): Crisp visibility offering razor sharp views of high Himalayan ranges across the horizon.
  • Operational Hours: Operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (weather permitting); Phase 2 closes early in case of high mountain winds.
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Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions about Gondola Ride

Essential visitor information regarding timings, entry tickets, location, nearby attractions, and travel guide in Gulmarg.

Phase 1 (Kongdoori) reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet, while Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak) climbs to an impressive 13,780 feet.

Tickets must be booked strictly online through the official Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation website well in advance.

Phase 1 costs approximately Rs 740 per person, while Phase 2 costs around Rs 950 per person (plus taxes and combo options).

Due to thin air at 13,780 ft, individuals with severe heart conditions, asthma, or high blood pressure should consult doctors before taking Phase 2.

Phase 1 takes around 10 minutes, and Phase 2 takes about 12 minutes of smooth cable car ascent each way.

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