Best Time To Visit Gulmarg

Monsoons in Gulmarg are not as awe-inspiring as the summers and nor is the winter onslaught of cold hard snow covering the entire town. Gulmarg also receives a minimal and rather insignificant amount of rainfall in the monsoons which make the temperature increase by a few degrees rather than decrease. However, if you are planning on visiting Gulmarg while avoiding the tourists and crowd, monsoon might be the season for you. Lakes and waterfalls during these monsoon months are also shining against the natural flora which makes for a rather beautiful sight if you find yourself visiting the hill station during this season.

The winters in Gulmarg that last from October to February are not everyone’s cup of tea. The temperatures during the winter months drop down to below freezing and range from a bearable 11 degree Celsius to a low of -4 degree Celsius. These temperatures hinder a lot of visitors from considering Gulmarg is the winter season. However, if you do decide to visit the nestled mountain town during these months, you indeed have a feast waiting for you. During winters, a large amount of snowfall leads Gulmarg to be covered in pristine white snow which completely transforms the hill station. The hills near Gulmarg also form an ideal place for skiing and other adventurous sports that are applicable for the winter season. When visiting during these months, you must not miss the over the top Christmas celebrations in December or the extraordinary Gulmarg Snow Festival. This festival is held every year for two days and was started to promote not only tourism in the hill station but also to encourage the playing and to appreciate winter sports. The festival attracts many sports enthusiasts and is a massive spectacle in the hill station.