Gulmarg Gondola tickets are best booked online on the official Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation website by selecting your date, phase, time slot and paying digitally, then showing the e‑ticket at Gulmarg on the day of your ride.
Step 1 – Understand phases and timing
- Phase 1: Gulmarg base station (G1) to Kongdori (K1) – popular for families, basic snow play and views.
- Phase 2: Kongdori (K1) to Apharwat (K2) – higher altitude, serious snow, skiing and big panoramas; Phase 1 ticket/transaction is compulsory before booking Phase 2.
Tickets are sold in time slots (for example 9–11 am, 11–1 pm, 1–3 pm), and you must report within your slot or risk refusal/fine.
Step 2 – Go to the official booking website
- Open your browser and go to the official J&K Cable Car site: https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com/ (sometimes accessed via the ticket gateway link on that domain).
- On the homepage, look for “Gulmarg Gondola” / “Book for Gulmarg Gondola” or similar “Online Booking / Book Now” button and click it.
If the site is under maintenance or showing “tickets exhausted”, try different times of the day or check again the next day; inventory opens in batches.
Step 3 – Select route, date and time slot (Phase 1)
- On the booking page, choose the route:
- Select your visit date (the day you will be in Gulmarg).
- Choose your time slot for Phase 1 from the available options.
Slots can sell out quickly in peak season (especially morning slots in winter and summer holidays), so book as early as possible.
Step 4 – Enter number of tickets and passenger details
- Enter how many adults/children you are booking for; note that children above a certain age (often 12 years) are treated as adults for pricing.
- For each passenger, fill in required details like:
Ensure names and ID numbers match the physical ID cards you will carry; mismatches can cause boarding issues at the station.
Step 5 – Make payment for Phase 1 and save the transaction
- Review the summary: route, date, slot, number of tickets and total amount (Phase 1 Gulmarg–Kongdori return fare – check live price on site as it updates periodically).
- Proceed to payment and pay using UPI, debit/credit card or net banking through the payment gateway.
After successful payment:
- You will receive a transaction ID and booking confirmation on screen and via SMS/email.
- Download or screenshot the confirmation and keep the transaction ID safe; it is needed if you want to book Phase 2 online.
Step 6 – Book Phase 2 (Kongdori–Apharwat), if you want to go higher
- Return to the booking page and this time choose the route “Kongdori – Apharwat (Phase 2, return)”.
- Use the same visit date and pick a suitable time slot, keeping in mind your Phase 1 slot and the time needed to reach Kongdori.
- When prompted, enter your Phase 1 transaction ID / booking reference to validate eligibility for Phase 2 booking.
Then repeat details and payment steps; you will get a separate confirmation for Phase 2.
Step 7 – On the day of the ride: reporting and boarding
- Carry:
- Printed or digital copies of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 tickets (if booked)
- The same original ID proof used in booking for all passengers.
- Reach Gulmarg base station well before your slot (especially in peak winter) to account for parking, walking from car to station and security checks.
At the station:
- Join the queue for online ticket holders and show your e‑ticket/QR code and ID at the counter/scanner.
- Staff will validate and guide you to the boarding line for cabins.
Tickets are typically valid for a limited window (e.g., around 2 hours for Phase 1 and 3 hours for Phase 2) from the time you board, so avoid long delays at mid‑stations.
Step 8 – If online booking is not available (offline option)
When online slots show unavailable or the site is down, you can:
- Buy tickets directly at the Gulmarg Gondola ticket counter at the base station in Gulmarg.
- Counters usually operate from around 8:30 am to mid‑afternoon; reaching early improves your chance of getting same‑day tickets and reduces queue time.
In this case, carry cash/card, pick your phase(s) at the counter, pay, and then proceed to the boarding queue as per the staff’s instructions.
Quick tips from a local operator perspective
- Book at least 2–4 weeks in advance for holidays, New Year, Christmas and peak snow times to avoid “ticket exhausted” issues.
- If travelling with elders, kids or heart/asthma patients, evaluate whether Phase 2’s altitude and cold are suitable; many families happily do only Phase 1.
For any Gulmarg Gondola booking confusion, you can also route tickets via a trusted local operator (like your own SS Caravan/Tourist Taxi Srinagar brand) for guests who don’t want to struggle with website timing and slot issues