Enjoy a Gondola ride for the perfect views!

The gondola ride in Gulmarg is split into two parts, and requires separate tickets. Both parts are a must-do, although sometimes the second stage is shut down due to heavy snowfall. As soon as you get on the ride, towering pines, gigantic firs and snow-adorned peaks seemingly reach out to you. When you reach mid-way, visit one of the many tea houses; warm up for the next leg of your ride with a hot beverage and a paneer parantha.

2. Walk on a frozen lake at Alpather Lake!

Alpather Lake, during summers, is a picturesque picnic spot with a backdrop of endless meadows and rocky peaks. But come winters, and the lake freezes over completely, thanks to the snow in Gulmarg. You can walk across the shiny as a mirror and hard as steel surface with ease. Or if feeling particularly adventurous then carry along your skates and shimmy across the lake. Whatever you do, don’t forget to take your camera along for photo ops like never before!

3. Snow Festival: Enjoy ice sculptures, sports, and snow!

What could be better than snow till as far as the eyes can see? A Snow Festival, during snowfall in Gulmarg that’s what! Gulmarg celebrates its very own and very special Snow Festival in January or February every year. There are several skiing events and competitions organized during the festival, along with live music, delicious food, and much more. So, pack your bags, put on your party hats, and enjoy snowfall time in Gulmarg.

4. Sledge down slopes at top speed!

If skiing seems like too much work, why not go sledding? Hand-crafted sleds made by locals are on offer for you to ride around in, one of the best things to do during snowfall in Gulmarg. Porters pull on the sleds taking you along a special sledding track. Be prepared for a thrilling ride down one of the less steep icy slopes. Want to know the best part? You won’t have to walk back up the slopes; the porters will pull you up!