Gulmarg vs Gurez Valley
Pick Gulmarg for
snow, family trips, comfort
Pick Gurez Valley for
peace and quiet, nature, road trips, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Gulmarg | Gurez Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Baramulla | Kashmir, Bandipora |
| Highest point | 3,980 m | 3,300 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹5,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None; gondola tickets online. | ID checks and registration at checkpoints en route. |
Gulmarg: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Gurez Valley: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely