❄️ Winter 2026–27 season open — December to March, rolling start dates
SKI SCHOOL
Learn to ski in Gulmarg
Three students to a coach, never more. Five, seven and twelve-day courses on the Gulmarg slopes — coach, equipment, room, all meals and transfers in one price.
Max 3 per coach5 / 7 / 12 Day CoursesDec – Mar seasonBeginner to intermediateGulmarg base
Free callback from our local expert within 30 minutes.
Razorpay securedJ&K licensed +91 7889577789
🎿 Max 3 Students Per CoachGulmarg Slopes🛏️ Stay & All Meals Included🚐 Airport Transfers IncludedDec – Mar Season📍 Local Instructors🎿 Max 3 Students Per CoachGulmarg Slopes🛏️ Stay & All Meals Included🚐 Airport Transfers IncludedDec – Mar Season📍 Local Instructors
3students
Maximum per coach
10ski days
On the 12-day course
8,700ft
Gulmarg base elevation
WHY THIS TRIP
Why Learn Here
🎿
Three to a coach, never more
Most Gulmarg courses put eight or more students with one instructor, or charge private rates for one-to-one. We cap every batch at three. You get real correction on every run instead of waiting your turn, at a price much closer to a group course than a private one.
⏱️
Half-days on arrival and departure
Your arrival afternoon and departure morning are ski sessions, not waiting around. A five-day course gives you four days on snow, not three. It is the difference between learning to stand up and learning to link turns.
💳
One price, everything inside it
Coach, equipment, your room, all meals, airport transfers and daily transport to the slopes. Lift passes are the only thing bought separately, and we tell you exactly what they cost before you come.
🏔️
Local instructors, local roads
Our office is at Reram, Tangmarg, at the foot of the Gulmarg road. We know the conditions before anyone and the chained winter drive is routine for us, not an event.
📈
A course, not a lesson
Each course has a defined outcome. You finish knowing what you can ski, not just having had a few hours on snow. The twelve-day takes a complete beginner to confident parallel turns on intermediate terrain.
🧤
Gear included, fitted on day one
Skis, boots, poles and a helmet are part of every course, and your boots are fitted on the first afternoon before you ever step onto snow. Bring warm, waterproof layers; the rest is waiting for you.
📅
Your dates, not a fixed batch
Courses run on rolling start dates through the season, roughly December to March. You pick when you come instead of fitting around a group calendar. January has the most reliable snow.
🚡
Real mountain, not just the nursery
Seven-day students ride the Gondola to Kongdoori and ski Phase 1 terrain from day five. The twelve-day course moves on to the chairlift and intermediate runs. You leave having skied the mountain, not only the practice slope.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
What Your Days Look Like
Nursery slope sessions
Gondola Phase 1 terrain
Evening technique talks
Snow safety briefing
Boot fitting & gear check
Drag lift runs
THE PLAN
How the Course Builds
1
Day 1 — Arrival & first session
Airport pickup at Srinagar and the drive up through Tangmarg. Boot fitting, gear check, and your first half session on the nursery slope that afternoon — standing, sliding, and stopping.
2
Day 2 — Stopping & the first turns
A full day on the nursery slope. The snowplough stop becomes reliable, and by the afternoon you are making your first turns in both directions.
3
Day 3 — Linking turns
Turns joined together into a continuous run. This is the day most people stop thinking about their feet and start looking ahead.
4
Day 4 — Full runs & the drag lift
Longer runs using the drag lift, which is also the day you stop walking back up. 5-day students finish here with a departure morning session.
5
Day 5 — Gondola Phase 1, Kongdoori
Up the Gondola to Kongdoori and onto real mountain terrain for the first time. Wider, longer and more rewarding than the nursery slope.
6
Day 6 — Control on steeper snow
Speed control and turn shape on steeper pitches. 7-day students finish here with a departure morning session.
7
Day 7 — Rest day
A deliberate day off. Twelve consecutive ski days is too many for a body that has never skied — the rest day is why the second week is where real progress happens.
8
Day 8 — Parallel turns begin
The snowplough starts to disappear. Skis come together through the turn and your legs do less work.
9
Day 9 — The chairlift & varied terrain
Chairlift runs and your first properly varied snow. Different conditions in one day, which is what builds judgement.
10
Day 10 — Parallel on intermediate runs
Full intermediate runs, parallel throughout. This is the standard the twelve-day course exists to reach.
11
Day 11 — Putting it together
A full day skiing rather than learning — your coach follows rather than leads, correcting where it matters.
12
Day 12 — Final session & departure
A morning session, then down the mountain to Srinagar airport.
COURSE OPTIONS
Pick your course length
Pay 10% to confirm your place · balance on arrival
Srinagar airport transfers and daily slope transport
What's Included
Certified ski instruction, maximum 3 students per coach, for every ski day of your course
Half-day sessions on your arrival and departure days, subject to your travel timings
Accommodation in Gulmarg on sharing basis, as per your chosen option
All meals throughout your stay
Full ski equipment — skis, boots, poles and helmet
Srinagar airport pickup and drop
Daily transport between your hotel and the slopes
Chained vehicle on the Tangmarg–Gulmarg road when snow requires it
Support from our Tangmarg-based team throughout
Not Included
Lift passes — bought on the day to match your level. Beginner drag lift is around ₹350 a day; a Gondola Phase 1 ski pass is ₹1,200–1,500 a day. Your coach tells you which you need each morning. We do not bundle them because a first-timer should not pay for a Gondola pass they will not use.
Flights or train to and from Srinagar — we can arrange these and pass on the fare
Ski clothing — jacket, trousers, gloves and goggles. Available to hire in Gulmarg if you would rather not buy
Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend for any snow sport
Personal expenses, shopping and tips
Anything not listed under inclusions
TRAVELLER STORIES
Straight from the trip
“Highly recommend Vertex Kashmir Holidays for family trips! We traveled with our 4-year-old and my in-laws on a custom family package. Before we even landed, their team called to ensure we converted our SIMs to postpaid and reminded us to book our Gulmarg Gondola tickets online, which was a lifesaver. Out of deep respect for our dietary preferences, they pre-coordinated with all the hotels to ensure pure vegetarian and garlic-free Jain food was prepared with absolute care and separate utensils. Our private SUV was spacious, and our driver was always on hand to help us negotiate fair rates for pony rides and local sightseeing, as outside cabs aren't allowed past the Pahalgam stands. We felt incredibly safe, respected, and well-cared for. Booking through a true local specialist makes all the difference!”
Meenakshi Iyer
Kashmir Family Tour Package - 5 Nights 6 Days
“We booked the 6 Nights 7 Days Kashmir Family Tour with Vertex Kashmir Holidays for a family of six, including my elderly parents and two kids. I must say, their planning is extremely practical. Most agencies keep you in Srinagar, but Vertex had us stay overnight directly in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, which completely saved my parents from daily road fatigue. Our private vehicle was incredibly comfortable, and our driver, Fayaz, was extremely patient and respectful. He helped us register my parents' physical Aadhaar cards at the checkpoints, guided us through the process of hiring the local union cabs at Pahalgam, and even negotiated fair pony rates for the kids. The Deluxe / Family-Friendly Hotels were exceptionally clean and warm, and the Premium Houseboat stay on Dal Lake was the perfect ending. Zero hidden costs, pure operational transparency. Five stars!”
Dr. Alok Sharma
Kashmir Family Tour Package - 5 Nights 6 Days
“We are so glad we chose a private honeymoon package over a shared group tour. Our driver, Fayaz, was highly professional and acted like a shield, protecting us from aggressive touts and helping us negotiate fair rates for our optional pony rides. The linear routing is highly logical; we spent almost no time stuck in exhausting traffic, allowing us to enjoy the meadows of Gulmarg and the pine trails of Pahalgam in peace. A seamless, deeply authentic, and memorable start to our married life!”
Aditya & Priya
Luxury Kashmir Honeymoon Package
“Our honeymoon in Kashmir was a dream come true, all thanks to this beautifully planned itinerary. Staying overnight in a Boutique / Romantic Hotel in Gulmarg and Pahalgam gave us so much private, uninterrupted time together. The highlights of our trip were the private candlelight dinner and the special cake-cutting arranged by the riverside in Pahalgam. On our final night, staying in a Premium Houseboat on Dal Lake with warm Kehwa on the cedarwood porch was incredibly romantic. Every detail was handled with absolute care.”
Rohan & Neha
Luxury Kashmir Honeymoon Package
“Absolute peace of mind for seniors. We booked this tour primarily for the Vaishno Devi darshan, combined with a relaxed Kashmir holiday. In Katra, the hotel prepared pure vegetarian, garlic-free food for us with absolute care and respect for our faith. Our private SUV was highly comfortable, and the driver planned multiple scenic, easy stops on our national highway run to Pahalgam. The balance between spiritual devotion in Katra and relaxed sightseeing in Srinagar gardens and a Premium Houseboat was absolutely perfect.”
Rajesh & Sunita Iyer
Vaishno Devi Kashmir Tour Package | 6 Nights 7 Days
“We traveled as a multi-generational family of 6, including my 72-year-old parents and two young kids. Planning the Katra darshan alongside Kashmir leisure is physically demanding, but this itinerary is a masterpiece. After the strenuous 13 km trek, driving to Pahalgam for a quiet riverside recovery stay instead of rushing directly to Srinagar was the best decision. Our driver, Shabir, was incredibly patient with my parents, helping them coordinate the physical on-the-spot registrations at army checkposts and assisting us at the pony stands. A beautiful, deeply comforting family pilgrimage.”
Devendra Shinde
Vaishno Devi Kashmir Tour Package | 6 Nights 7 Days
Learn properly, not in a crowd
Three students to a coach, a defined outcome, and one price covering coach, equipment, room, meals and transfers.