Let's go skiing Gulmarg!
Let's go snowboarding Gulmarg!
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Hello, Skiing
Welcome to a world of snow, speed and thrill!
We have a specially designed tour to introduce you to the world of skiing.
Top reasons we love skiing & you will too
Watch skiing in action!
Looks cool! Where does it happen?
Best of skiing in India
Best of skiing in the world
Okay, but will I be able to do it?
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIRED
Must have
1. General health- If you can walk, you can ski.
2. No major cardiac/ knee conditions.
It's a bonus if you have
1. Good physical fitness.
2. Good sense of balance.
Previous experience in skating/ surfing.
WHAT AM I LOOKING TO SPEND
Avg cost of a lesson
Approx Rs. 2500-3500/ day for a personal trainer incl. gear
Other costs
Using the ski lift, approx Rs.100-800/ day depending on which slopes you access.
WHAT GEAR WOULD I NEED
What do I get at the school?
All ski gear (skis, poles, boots, helmet, goggles, gloves)
What do I need to bring?
Dark sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm & your sunny self.
What do I wear?
Warm inners, thick socks and rainproof jacket and pants
What does my learning journey look like?
Click each section to know more
1.Beginner
FOCUS
TIME REQ.
WHERE
GEAR
Learn basics like
-putting on skis
-stopping & turning
-removing & carrying skis
2-4 days
Baby slopes aka bunny slopes
Rent out all gear from ski schools
2. Intermediate
FOCUS
TIME REQ.
WHERE
GEAR
-Enjoy longer ski runs
-Do fun runs with ski buddies
-Master parallel skiing
1-2 seasons
Main ski track on the bigger
mountain
-Rent main gear like skis, helmet
-Start building personal gear like
gloves, goggles
3. Advanced
FOCUS
TIME REQ.
WHERE
GEAR
-Explore back-country routes
-Ski from peak of the mountain all the way down
-Master powder skiing & jumps
2-4 seasons
Top of the mountain, back country
Invest in cooler & more technical gear and someday maybe your own skis!
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How safe is skiing?Skiing is safer than you think. If you follow safety guidelines and ski with a trainer/ experienced buddy, you will be fine. It is also important to check weather conditions before heading out especially to the higher slopes.
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Will I be skiing alone?No. Your ski trainer will be with you at all times. Even for intermediate skiers, we always recommend skiing with a buddy.
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How many hours will I be skiing in a day?A typical day of skiing is from 10am-4pm. You can buy lunch on the slopes.
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How do I reach Gulmarg?Best way to reach is by taking a flight to Srinagar. We will pick you up from the airport.
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I have children. Can they ski?Absolutely. Children pick up skiing much faster than adults. Ideal age to start is 4 years +.
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What about meals?Meals aren't a part of the course. But Gulmarg has plenty of options from 5star dining to cafes/ local dhabas where you can buy a meal from Rs.100-500. We will give you recommendations on where to eat.
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What are the things need to carry?We will provide you the essential gears for your sport. And once you book a package with us we will send you a confirmation email & a packing guide for your trip.
Participant Reviews
Went for beginner snowboarding course with friends. Everything was so well organised. Had the best pro coaches. Really thankful to the AdventurePlay for making this experience so memorable. I can’t wait for intermediate level next snow season.
Prateek Agarwal
Did my first skiing course in Gulmarg. AdventurePlay really take care of budding adventure sports enthusiasts throughout. Ensured all information is provided on time and students are getting attention they need to learn the sport. Highly recommended.
Akul Chopra
Had a terrific time skiing! Trip was very well organised and comfortable. Trainers went above and beyond to make it fun. Booking was convenient. Organisers helped us throughout Definitely recommend AdventurePlay to book current and future adventures.
Zoya Tyabji
Very well organised. Great price, value for money, and the best part was 1 instructor per person. Because of which we got personal attention and could learn ski much faster! Great overall !
SilverSeat Travels
Everything was perfect except the stay, next time not yemberzal please :’), I wish I knew that there were other options/upgrades available. I enjoyed the learning part, instructors are super cool. Overall it was an awesome trip thanks AdventurePlay!
Dhiraj Kadam
Glad we chose AdventurePlay. Took a beginner’s course.Learned so much and had a blast. Equipment was of very good quality.Guides were professional and friendly.Can’t wait to be back next year. Thank you for such an amazing and memorable experience!!!
vidushi srivastav
Had amazing skiing experience with AdventurePlay at Gulmarg, a top destination for skiing. Everything was arranged so perfectly. Experienced trainers who taught very well. You will definitely have an amazing time with memories that will last forever
Vinayashree K
Had the best time skiing in Gulmarg.Instructor was superb.Did beginner course and continued with intermediate as I didn't want to stop. AdventurePlay team always answered questions. Very well organised.Thank you for an adventure I will never forget:)
Megha Jalan
I would recommend adventure play to all the adrenaline junkies.I have done my Snowboarding beginner course with them. I had a great time through out my course and my instructor was amazing. Thank you for guiding us through out the trip!
Ven's world
From start to finish AdventurePlay team was on top of things.... They'd shared very useful information for the prep, the accommodation, and the ski instructors were the best i could have asked for. Can't wait to come back for more adventures!
Himani Trivedi
Amazing time with AdventurePlay beginner ski course.Instructors helped individually.Arrangements were comfortable.Company offers comprehensive courses for various adventure sports around India.Can't wait to try more courses.Highly highly recommend!
Nayantara Deshpande
We had a great and thrilling time skiing in Gulmarg and AdventurePlay made it as smooth as it could be. They were responsive, patient and helpful and they hooked us up with wonderful instructors for the course. 10/10 recommend.