Apharwat Peak, Gulmarg: Hours, Address, Apharwat Peak Reviews: 5/5
Apharwat Peak
Apharwat Peak
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Madhur Madan
New Delhi, India186 contributions
Dec 2021
You can reach there by taking the Phase 2 gondola. Amazing view, you actually feel on top of the world. Air is thin so walk slowly and breath easy.
Written 21 December 2021
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tejasparekh3
Mumbai, India1,026 contributions
Apr 2021
easily accessed by going to level 2 of the gondola.
have a grand view of surrounding snow capped mountains.
enjoy a bob sled or skis. an adventurous ski slope down to level 1
have a grand view of surrounding snow capped mountains.
enjoy a bob sled or skis. an adventurous ski slope down to level 1
Written 23 September 2021
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Montoo Jain
Mumbai (Bombay)111 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
This is the phase 2 of Gulmarg. Breath taking and stunning view. A must visit with time on hand to enjoy the view. Gondola ride from phase 1 will take you to phase 2. The ride is steep and occasionally the electricity goes off when the gondola stops and also when wind velocity is high it stops.
Written 19 June 2021
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abizer p
Mumbai, India173 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
This is the most inportant part of Gulmarg. Take the gondila and first go here . Spend some time walming around . Go to the post and as high as you can. The phase one os commercial and a waste. This peak is peaceful. Bo activities here but just pure clean snow. Be careful of your brradth. Every penny you pay here is worth it . The rest is all a tourist trap.
Written 8 April 2021
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Rupal Maru
Jamnagar District, India39 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
We took Gondola and reached to phase 2. The shoulder of Apharwat peak. ( 14403) It took 12 minutes.
The scenic views of mountains and valleys during the cable car ride are also unforgettable and unmatched. Here we felt very very quiet and peaceful. The view from the peak is amazing. Being surrounded with snow laden peaks as far as one can see is really amazing.
On this level the oxygen level goes down so be little careful as the air is very thin.
We notice an army camp close to the gondola station. We walk towards it. We walk in soft snow which is ankle-deep.Hats of to Indian soldiers staying in such adverse conditions.
As we come closer, we see Igloo shaped tent housing soldiers. Look at the harsh conditions these soldiers work. Hats off to them!!
I recommend everyone to go in between March and May. The temperature is round about 4-9 degrees and at night it is about 1-2 degrees.
In April you will not find snow in first level and so no activities will be possible.
We spent our day in white washed environs. In unspoilt nature.
The scenic views of mountains and valleys during the cable car ride are also unforgettable and unmatched. Here we felt very very quiet and peaceful. The view from the peak is amazing. Being surrounded with snow laden peaks as far as one can see is really amazing.
On this level the oxygen level goes down so be little careful as the air is very thin.
We notice an army camp close to the gondola station. We walk towards it. We walk in soft snow which is ankle-deep.Hats of to Indian soldiers staying in such adverse conditions.
As we come closer, we see Igloo shaped tent housing soldiers. Look at the harsh conditions these soldiers work. Hats off to them!!
I recommend everyone to go in between March and May. The temperature is round about 4-9 degrees and at night it is about 1-2 degrees.
In April you will not find snow in first level and so no activities will be possible.
We spent our day in white washed environs. In unspoilt nature.
Written 29 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sanjay J
Kota, India221 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
To view apharwat peak we must go to 2nd phase of gandola in gulmarg.When we reach on 2nd phase view is stunning. There is big silence over there.the weather keep changing & there is snow throughout the year & its highest gandola point in the world.
The landscape is incredible.the LOC is a barely a few km away from here.
The landscape is incredible.the LOC is a barely a few km away from here.
Written 12 March 2021
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the_ruu
London, UK19 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
Such breath taking views. Why would one even want to go abroad for the views when we have them right here in india . Absolutely breathtaking . Have had the priveledge of visiting multiple times in the winter and the summer .
Written 25 February 2021
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Sujata Pawnikar
Kalyan, India47 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
To see the apharwat peak,one needs to go trekking from second phase of gondola ride. We visited gulmarg in winter and went for a gulmarg ride.... We could go till kongdoori but not till apharwat peak near apharwat lake as strong winds started blowing in the second phase
Written 14 July 2020
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sandeep k
Varanasi, India251 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
We went at that time when snow is very low or not happen some time but when we reach there we saw that snow is going in and we enjoyed that trip and get our fresh memory from here
Written 23 April 2020
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wanderlust_daniel
15 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This has to be heaven on earth. The snow and the mountains and the clouds make you feel like you are walking in heaven.
The main attraction here is the skiing. A must must must visit place. I was in trance because of the beauty of this place.
The main attraction here is the skiing. A must must must visit place. I was in trance because of the beauty of this place.
Written 8 April 2020
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shaikh
39 contributions
Hello Traveller's,
i have a 2 queries...please clear it...
a.) If we cover Gulmarga Gondala phase 1 and Phase 2 by cable car then Apharwat is gonna cover in it or it is different...?
b.) We are 4-5 friends planning to visit in november end or last week of Nov...at that time snow will be there or not...
If some can help me to make iternary that would be very helpful for me...
we will be starting from Sri Nagar...4 days in Kashmir and 4 days in leh.
thanks
mnrkrishnan
Kochi (Cochin), India379 contributions
You will get down in 2nd phase of gondola ride, which is the place you asked about. See weather updates from Google maps to know more on weather.
What would it be like in second half of July ? I'll be there around 20th July.
sachin_kamat
Mumbai, India350 contributions
It should still be very scenic - and if the Phase 2 of the Gondola ride is on, you must definitely do it
sachi059
Bengaluru, India33 contributions
We are visiting srinagar in June end, will snow view will be there in Gulmarg. Actually we have 2 days so confused to go Gulmarg or Pahalgam , which will be better in June ?
sachin_kamat
Mumbai, India350 contributions
Hi! Here's my view - Stay at Srinagar. Decide once you land after checking locally whether it is still snowing in Gulmarg (or if the snow hasnt melted yet) We were there last week and it was snowing. You can then do both - do a day trip to Gulmarg ( 65 kms each way from Srinagar) and Pahalgam (135 km each way) - Another tip. Choose any day other than Sunday or Wednesday to do the Srinagar - Pahalgam day trip. These are days in the week when the Army Convoys pass, when they do - the traffic is stopped. We took 6 hours for a 2.5 hour trip from Pahalgam to Srinagar because of convoy passing halts about five times on the route.
The stays in Gulmarg & Pahalgam cost as much as staing in a five star in Srinagar (and do not deliver on value for money) - so you are better off staying in Srinagar all through and doing day trips to Gulmarg/Sonmarg/Pahalgam etc
Have a fun time
Mayank S
Fatehpur, India
Is there snowfall in may
Dr Ujjawal P
Patna, India564 contributions
Not normally but who knows the Gods mood, weather changes and any specific changes and your luck
Pankaj Verma
8 contributions
Can I find snow in June?
Prabir G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India2,673 contributions
Looks difficult. If you are lucky, very little at the upper most level. But you will get awesome view of green valley and snow peaks for sure.
Migin Vincent
Kerala, India15 contributions
Trip for 7days/6nights
We are a couple and would like to enjoy snow and do sightseeing. We are planning from 27th December 2018 to 3th January 2019. Kindly help sushi out with the following.
Which location is the best to visit for snow and scenery- Auli, Manali, Gulmarg.
Are the locations accessible now.
Prabir G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India2,673 contributions
Though all these 3 places are great to visit in December, since your main reason for visit is to experience snow, I shall recommend Gulmarg. In end December you can be sure of getting snow and snowfall for sure, the other 2 places generally experience snow from January. All the places are easily accessible during your chosen period of travel. I strongly suggest you to visit Gulmarg and stay at least for 3 nights. Do visit Apharwat and Kongdor for sure.
My baby is only 8months now... And i am planning to visit at March when he will be around one year old. Is it possible to visit apharwat peak with him?
M Baskar
Chennai (Madras), India208 contributions
Not advisable with such an young kid. Go only upto the first level please.
