13 Days
Daily Tour
5 people
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The Ultimate Backcountry Experience
Nestled in the Pir Panjal range of the Indian Himalaya, Gulmarg has become one of the most exciting ski and snowboard destinations in the world. Known for its deep powder, vast backcountry terrain, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, Gulmarg attracts adventurous riders from across the globe who are searching for authentic big-mountain experiences.
Unlike crowded European resorts, Gulmarg offers a raw and wild mountain environment where skiers and snowboarders can explore endless off-piste terrain, steep alpine faces, and untouched powder fields.
At the heart of this experience is the legendary Gulmarg Gondola — one of the highest cable cars in the world — which lifts riders to nearly 4,000 meters on Mt. Apharwat. From here, the Himalaya unfolds into an enormous playground of natural lines, powder bowls, tree runs, and technical descents.
Arrive at Srinagar airport the two hour transfer via private vehicle direct to the Gulmarg (your accommodation for the next 10 nights). Pre sitting down for a welcome banquet, and introduce you to Gulmarg with a resort familiarisation and trip overview presentation.
Twelve ten days of guided off-piste adventure skiing and snowboarding with a maximum client to guide ratio of 5 to 1. The snow and weather conditions are assessed early each morning by the guides and the best available options will be presented over breakfast. Choose to stay within the resort, explore from the top station or ski off the plateau to the valley floor. There are enough guides available to allow the group to be split to meet everyone’s daily objectives. Untracked, great snow is usually on offer somewhere nearby. You will be instructed in the use of backcountry equipment and safe travel practices while exploring the mountain each day. Further avalanche awareness and rescue training will be provided to groups and individuals who are keen to learn the finer of points of back-country safety.
After breakfast vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to your floating accomodation on Dal Lake. Explore Srinagar city with a sightseeing and shopping tour then finish off the day with a relaxing shikara cruise around Dal lake and a delicious meal on the houseboat.
After Breakfast transfer to airport meet your return flight.
This expedition is built for strong intermediate to advanced skiers and splitboarders who want to move beyond lift-access terrain and earn their turns in the backcountry.
Not mandatory, but highly recommended. If you’re new to touring, you should still have:
Expect remote alpine bowls, ridgelines, tree zones, and high-altitude powder fields far beyond the standard gondola routes. This is real Himalayan backcountry
This is a physically demanding experience. You’ll spend hours ascending with skins at altitude (2,700m–4,000m+) before riding down. Endurance is key.
Essential gear includes:
(Full gear checklist is provided after booking.)
Yes, high-quality touring and splitboard setups are available in Gulmarg, but bringing your own dialed setup is recommended for performance.
The prime window is:
Flexibility is part of the game:
Member Since 2026
Gulmarg ski touring 2026