Gulmarg Gondola — Attraction in Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir is known as heaven because of places like Gulmarg and Sonamarg. We went there in November'15. Place is awesome. There are two levels of Gondola. First level costs Rs.600, second level costs Rs.1400. Second level takes you to 14000ft and top of mountain. Pok is visible from there. Gondola ride is great, sit facing mountain. It's totally packed so there is not even slight fear.

It is one of heavily snowfall areas of kashmir. Thickness of snow was such that feet was going into snow upto knee level even in November.

Weather changes quick. When there is sun light it's too bright. And when it's cloudy it will make you shiver.

Caution: Ask for rate of anything. Be it food, horse ride, atv ride or anything that includes money.

Few tips: Do wear boot or whole kit i.e jacket, gloves, boot. Wear googles. As there may be small drains, stream flowing below , don't go far or where footsteps are not present. Food at top is costly, do try kahwa ( sort of tea). There are horse rides , ATV rides available but costly. And please Don't litter, keep this beautiful...

Kashmir, the paradise on Earth, the Switzerland of India. Beauty of Kashmir can't be described in words. If u wants to see heaven must visit Kashmir. The spectacular view. Beautiful Gulmarg every moment u spend here will b one d best moments of your life. People are much friendly and helpful. Better to arrive early at the Gulmarg Gondola to avoid the influx of tourists to the place. The view from the cable ride was awesome. The e-ticket for entrance is at Rs. 740.00 for Gondola level-1 and Rs.965.00 for Gondola Level-2. The ticket must be retained for exit. Gulmarg Gondola claims to be the world highest Cable car and for the first station is at 14,000 feet above sea level. There is a restroom provided at the Gondola station but, a very basic toilet. A souvenir shop is at the foot of the Gulmarg Gondola Station. Various Ice Adventures can be taken here. It is must...

Being born is worthless if you left earth without seeing beauty of this place...heaven on earth.. Nestled with stunning peaks in the Himalayan ranges, Gulmarg is a spectacular picnic spot attracted by all kinds of tourists with its lush green backdrop, beautiful landscapes, flowering gardens, serene lakes and pleasant climate during the summers and falls.

This imposing hill station was a pleasure resort for kings and royal family members and a summer retreat for the British officers during the British rule in India. Sir Marc Aural Stein, the renowned central Asian explorer made this place as his halting location between the expeditions during early 20th century. History claims that Mughal emperor Jehangir was a frequent visitor to this pleasant environment.

Gulmarg is an eye catching place with picturesque surroundings, beautiful gardens with mind blogging flowers...