Recreation

Skiing

Skiing and snowboarding are two main activities which can be carried out in Gulmarg and it has become the most popular spot for skiing in India. Winter comes here with all its majesty and snow falling makes the landscape covered with thick glossy smooth snow.The slopes in Gulmarg are all natural, for the beginners it is best suited to choose the gentle slopes of ski runs that ranges from 200 m to 3 km. Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering located here also offers 10 day & 21 day short ski courses for newbies as well as advanced skiers.

Golfing

Golf is the best attractive sport in Gulmarg. The Gulmarg golf club offers an 18 hole and 72 par golf course facility for its privileged visitors. The attractive feature of this golf course is that they offer temporary membership, even for a day, for golf enthusiasts. Tourists can reach there on foot. The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation maintains and manages this superb Golf course.

Trekking

Gulmarg is a very popular trekking base in the Himalayan regions. Many trekking trails offering medium to hard adventurous trekking originates from the hilly terrains of Gulmarg.Gulmarg-Khilanmarg, Gulmarg-Apharwat and Gulmarg-Alpather trekking trails are very popular among the trekking enthusiasts. The trekking through the breathtaking undulated snow covered sloppy Himalayan ranges is really an adventurous experience to extol.Majestic views of Namga Parbat, enchanting snow covered valleys and dense forests make the trekking in Gulmarg a wonderful experience for any traveler. Ideal time for trekking is from April to November.