When is the best time to visit Gulmarg?

We recommend mid January to mid February as the prime time to visit Gulmarg, especially for snowriders seeking a balance between a reliable snow base, combined with cold-powder snow conditions down to the lower reaches of the off-piste runs below Gulmarg in the Tangmarg valley.

We have not yet visited Kashmir in early winter, but understand that Gulmarg is typically covered in snow by early December. However, early season travellers should keep in mind that November is statistically Kashmir's driest month of year, and that no snowmaking exists to counter any late arrival of the first winter snows.