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USD 1,820

GULMARG GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE
8 or 15 Days - 6 / 13 Days Skiing / Riding

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Location: India | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert
Price p/p From price based on 8-day package in twin-share room at the 4-star Rosewood Hotel for 2025.
Base/invoice currency is in USD inc taxes.
*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations.
USD 1,820
Explore Gulmarg's famous high peaks & untracked terrain with Mahmood, Mushtaq & Paul, a guide team with decades of local guiding knowledge in Gulmarg in the Indian Himalaya. Accommodation to suit all budgets with durations from 8-15 days. Flexible arrival and departure dates.
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Gulmarg Powder Pilgrimage

The Gulmarg Powder Pilgrimage tours by K-Line are available for intermediates through to seasoned expert skiers and snowboarders. These Gulmarg ski tours and snowboard trips offer an opportunity to visit a unique destination in Kashmir, and Gulmarg has limitless amounts of backcountry terrain yet to be discovered.

Depending on your budget and preferences, you can stay in a 3 star, 4 star or 5 star hotel in Gulmarg.
 
Choose either an 8 day or 15 day package. The 8 day package includes 6 days of skiing/riding whilst the 15 day package includes 13 days. Every day will be a new adventure, with all of the backcountry and slackcountry terrain accessed by the highest skiable gondola in the world. Skinning and hiking is optional. All of the riding is tailoured to the group's collective ability and preference. The type of terrain offered will be determined by the group's ability and the avalanche risk on the day.

K-Line guides are all certified & qualified guides, trained by the American Avalanche Association. The guiding ratio is max 4 guests to 1 guide. In addition to highly skilled guides, K-Line have developed an independent rescue service (K-Rescue) where in the event of an emergency, they have their own technology and resources to ensure success in a rescue situation.

Outside of the skiing and riding you will be provided with a great Kashmiri cultural experience.


The Shark's fin....

..great cultural experiences...

...endless lines all to yourself

Ability & Terrain Options

These packages are aimed at skiers and boarders wanting to get the most out of Gulmarg's in-bounds off-piste terrain as well as its lift-accessed backcountry and slackcountry. You should be a strong intermediate piste skier or above, and off-piste riding experience is helpful although not necessary. If you're travelling alone, you will be matched with other riders of similar ability.

Here is what a run looks like from the gondola.

Typical Itinerary

DAY 1 - Saturday (Travel/Arrival Day)
Land in Srinagar (SXR). Travel through the Kashmir Valley to your hotel of choice in Gulmarg via private transport where you will be briefed by K-Line staff in the evening on the current snow conditions, avalanche safety, and the overall resort. You will also prepare your equipment for your first day of skiing/riding.

DAY 2 onwards (6/13 days of resort & backcountry riding)
8:00 am - international buffet breakfast
9:30 am to 4:30 pm - skiing/riding (lunch as determined by group).
7:00 pm - international buffet dinner

DAY  8 on the 8 Day Package (Travel/Departure Day)
Travel to Srinagar Airport via private transport for your journey home

DAY 15 on the 15 Day Package (Travel/Departure Day)
Travel to Srinagar Airport via private transport for your journey home

Daily Skiing & Boarding Itinerary
Each day's activities will ultimately be determined by weather, snow conditions, snowpack stability, the group's abilities, & logistics. A decision will be made the night before about the following day's agenda, however you can expect to do a combination of the following experiences:

  • Explore the Himalayan backcountry from the top of the world's highest gondola
  • Conquer the world-famous shark's fin, an epic 50 degree drop from the back of Mt Apharwat
  • Skinning up Monkey Hill
  • 3-day camping expedition to Sunset Peak (optional extra)
  • 2km runs down to the local Drung Village
  • Incredible jeep accessed tree-skiing all the way down to the local Babareshi shrine

Accommodation Options

Choose from 4 different standards of reputable Gulmarg hotels to suit your budget.

The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa is a 5-star property. It has comprehensive health and wellness facilities including a heated indoor pool, gym, day spa, sauna and steam room. It also has a pool room and private cinema room. The restaurants and cafés serve a high quality range of international and local cuisine, while the cigar lounge is the perfect place to relax after dinner. The spacious, luxurious rooms feature a cosy fireplace and mountain views, flat-screen TV, DVD player and a sofa. The ensuite bathroom has a sunken bathtub, a walk-in closet and luxurious toiletries. Note that alcohol is not served at this hotel.

For those looking for international standards in terms of comfort and value, the Rosewood Hotel and the Grand Mumtaz both remove the rough edges of other local hotels. You will enjoy a warm and comfortable stay with decent food to fuel your ski days. Both hotels have ski-in ski-out facilities, making a fuss-free way to start and end each day of your Himalayan adventure. Comfortable, convenient and great value.

The Alpine Ridge is a 3-star standard property with friendly staff and a busy bar with the most happening aprés-ski scene in town. Guest rooms have standard amenities such as an en suite and TV.


Khyber Resort (5-Star)

Rosewood Hotel (4-Star)

Alpine Ridge (3-Star)

2025 Dates & Rates 

Flexible start & departure dates - From Jan 1 to March 31

 8 & 15 Night Packages. Rates are in USD per person
 Hotel  Duration  Single Twin Triple 
Kyber Spa Resort
5-star 
 8 Day "Essential" Package  $7,840  $4,390  $3,400
 15 Day "Voyager" Package  $14,950  $8,480  $6,500
 
Rosewood Hotel
4-star
 8 Day "Essential" Package  $3,190  $1,820  $1,560
 15 Day "Voyager" Package  $6,390  $3,630  $2,800
     
Hotel Alpine Ridge
3-star
 8 Day "Essential" Package  $3,050  $1,870  $1,400
 15 Day "Voyager" Package  $6,100  $3,480  $2,440
 
Grand Mumtaz Hotel
4-star
 8 Day "Essential" Package  $3,420  $2,190  $1,620
 15 Day "Voyager" Package  $6,860  $4,380  $3,250

About Rates

  • base/invoice currency is in USD
  • price is per person
  • includes taxes

Lift Passes

Lift passes are not included in the package because the Gulmarg Gondola has ski pass options ranging from only one run to daily, weekly and a season pass, with different prices for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the gondola and for foreigners and Indians. The price of lift passes vary dramatically depending on the individual's ability and it is impossible to predict which type of pass is suitable - a beginner may only require 1 run, whilst an expert will get the most value from a weekly pass. Also, if the gondola closes due to weather conditions, lift passes are non-refundable and guests will go truck skiing, which is also hard to predict. It is cheaper for guests to purchase their own lift passes after a K-Line guide assesses their ability based on the weather conditions at the time. Inclusions
  • 7/14 nights single/twin/triple share accommodation; 3-levels to choose from
  • 7/14 breakfasts & dinners (Highlands Park is breakfast only)
  • 6/13 days guided backcountry freeriding (max 1 guide to 4 guests)
  • 6/13 days of K-Rescue
  • K-line concierge & 24 hour emergency assist for duration of tour
  • Mountain orientation & avalanche safety training
  • Daily backcountry riding instruction
  • 1 night houseboat accom on Dal Lake (15 day package only)
  • Return airport transfers
Add-ons
  • Powder Ski and Snowboard rental +$240 (6-days) / +$300 (13-days)
  • Avalanche Essential Kit rental +$150 (6-days) /+$200 (13-days)
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K-Line Booking Terms & Conditions

Booking

  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation
  • balance is due by October 31st.
  • Trips booked after October 31st must be paid in full.
  • We accept all credits cards via PayPal or bank transfers.

Cancellation

  • No refunds are offered for cancellations less than 90 days prior to your trip.
  • We recommend travel insurance to cover any trip delays or cancellations.
  • Please review our fine print policies prior to booking.