Explore The Gondola Ride In Gulmarg: A Complete Travel Guide

Written By Ruchika Mandora

Gulmarg Gondola is the world's second longest and second-highest cable car and the primary attraction of Gulmarg.

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It is divided into two parts and transports around 600 people per hour to and from Apharwat Mountain, which hosts the majority of Gulmarg's winter activities.

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Climatic Conditions

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Alpather Lake

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Drung Waterfall

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St Mary’s Church

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Tangmarg

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Timing to Visit

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Tickets

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How to Reach

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