Which is the best Slot For Gulmarg Gondola Ride?

Winter & Summer Slots, Special Slots

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At present there are 3 Slots in Gulmarg Gondola Phase-1 [9-11 , 11-1 , 1-3]  &  Only 1 Slot in Phase-2 [9 AM to 3 PM ]

Previously there was one special slot 8 AM - 9 AM to cater more guests and rush but it has been closed now as on 30 May 2023

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Phase-1 slots ► 9  AM  -  11 AM ► 11  AM  -  1 PM ► 1  PM  -  3  PM

Slotting is only applicable for Phase-1 as Phase-2 does not have any slots its open from morning to evening 3.

Phase-2 slots ► 9 AM - 3 PM

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The decision of time slotting is important as you have to reach on the assigned Date & Time.

At all times reaching Early and First slot is recommended and preferred rather than the 2nd Slot which is selected by most of the guests.

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Running

For Summers

In Summers the day-time is more in Kashmir so you can choose even the second or third slot but if you have Second phase booked then Go for First 2 slots only.

For Winters

If you have stay in Gulmarg the preceding night then you can be in queue and enjoy more time in Mount Afarwat or Phase-2.  Phase-2 has snow there all around the year. Phase-1 in Summers in not that big of a deal and can be reached by horses as well.

Coming from Srinagar ? You can easily start by 7 in the morning and reach by 9 and Go with Slot-1.

Coming from Pahlagam or Sonmarg ? You will need 4-5 hours for the journey So booking Slot-1 is not recommended.  Go for 2 or 3 Slot.

Things important

Shoe

Shoes

Normal shoes in Summers and Long boots in Winters

Muscle

Medical Condition

They should avoid Phase-2

This is on high altitude so weather changes are  unpredictable. 

Swimmer

 Weather changes

Book always a month prior in Summers and in Winters as close as possible to ride dates before passes get sold out.