The experience of riding the Gulmarg Gondola is one of its kind! The mesmerizing view of the surrounding looks unreal. We visited in mid December and it had just snowed few days back. The snow covered mountains were a treat to the eyes. You have to take union taxi till the taxi stand as they don't allow private vehicles during winter as you need snow chains. Locals try to sell you jacket and shoes mentioning you will need it in extreme snows. We were asked to pay ~4500, but you can bargain and get those at around ~1000 or even less. Once you reach the taxi stand, you will be asked to take a guide. Gondola ride (Cable car) station is at a walking distance and you can wander the place on your own without any local guide. You can book the cable car tickets online so you don't have to wait in the queue. There are 2 phases, but we just visited the 1st one where you can get to experience almost all the activities. The view on the top is breath taking! You can try out Skiing, ride a Snowmobile or just enjoy the view. Locals try to charge you exorbitant price for the activities, but you can bargain and bring the prices down by almost 80-90% Out of all the places we visited in Kashmir, this was by far the best!

The pleasure of riding the Gulmarg Gondola was an incredible experience! The Gondola ride offers mesmerizing view, snow capped peaks of Himalayas. Surely you will be taken back by the beauty of nature. The Gondola is well-maintained and the staff were friendly and helpful. The ride is smooth and comfortable. Overall, I would highly recommend the Gulmarg Gondola to anyone visiting the area. It's a must-do experience and one that you won't forget anytime soon. Tip - Reach early to avoid rush and if possible do online booking for the tickets.