Staying in Gulmarg Village

Wherever you decide to stay in Gulmarg, there will be Pros & Cons. Staying in the village of Gulmarg has the inconvenience of being a little far from the Gondola in the morning. But, it offers a lot that other areas in Gulmarg do not.

Staying in Gulmarg Village

Pros & Cons - Staying in Gulmarg Village has its advantages:

• Provides a cheaper option with a range of different comfort levels
• Cultural experience
• Closer to the locals and the real people of Gulmarg
• Accessibility to the bank, taxi, buses, a fruits & vegetable store, and convenience stores (where you can buy cookies, breads, and cakes right out of a wood-fired oven)
• Cheap authentic Indian restaurants
• Noisier, dirtier and more chaotic

The only disadvantage of staying in Gulmarg Village is that it is located in about 1 km from Gulmarg Gondola. You will have to walk or take a taxi to the Gulmarg Gondola in the morning. Some people might find that unpleasant while others may enjoy the walk.

Sometimes, it can get a bit busy with traffic and local tourists asking to take pictures with you and your ski gear.

You can also jump on the back of a taxi on the way to the gondola — the best way to wake up and get ready for a wicked day of powder at Gulmarg Ski Resort! It's all part of your Ski Himalaya adventure.

South of Gulmarg Gondola

Hotels - Deluxe

There is one very nice hotel right in Gulmarg Village. It is one of the farthest hotel from Gulmarg Gondola, but it has a great view.

• The Vintage Gulmarg Hotel Book Now

The hotel is positioned on a hill on the other side of the Golf course. There is a little temple and a church in between the hotel and Mt. Apharwat. It one of the nicest hotel in Gulmarg.

Hotels - Extra Comfort

There is one very cozy hotel right in Gulmarg Village. It is the farthest hotel from Gulmarg Gondola, but it has the best view.

• Royal Park Hotel Book Now

The hotel is positioned on a hill on the other side of the Golf course. There is a little temple and a church in between the hotel and Mt. Apharwat. The rooms are very nice, the service is good, and the food is delicious.

Hotels - Comfort

A few hotels offer gas space heaters, bathrooms with hot water, and some comfort. They do not have generators and do not offer special attention to detail.

• Global Hotel and Restaurant
• Hotel Yambazal
• Sahara Hotel

All of these hotels have great views of Mt. Apharwat. They are situated on a hill as you enter Gulmarg. "Downtown" Gulmarg is about 200 meters, and the Gulmarg Gondola is about 800 meters from the hotels.

Each of these Gulmarg hotels has a cozy bed & breakfast feel and offers good value for your money.

Hotels – Economic: Backpackers, Huts, and Home Stays

If you are not afraid of waking up with your water bottle frozen beside your bed and using a hot water bucket to wash yourself, it is possible to find decent, comfy, cozy rooms in Gulmarg Village.

• Bakshi Restaurant and Backpackers (a classic)
• Mountain View
• Welcome Hotel Gulmarg Book Now
• Hotel Zahgeer Continental Book Now

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