Gulmarg, India
Jammu and Kashmir · India
Gulmarg is a small town in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 1,965. Elevation: 8,799 ft (2,682 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a hill station and a notified area committee in Baramulla district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in the Indian administered Kashmir, close to the Line of Control that serves as the de facto border between India and Pakistan. It is in the Pir Panjal Range in the Western Himalayas within the boundaries of the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary. Gulmarg is situated at an altitude of 2,650 m (8,690 ft), and is a popular tourist and skiing destination in the Kashmir Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,965 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0536°, 74.3819° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.4 inches (949 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.8 inches (22 cm) |
About Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a small town in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 1,965. The city sits at an elevation of 8,799 feet (2,682 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below India avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 262.4 sq mi (679.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0536°N, 74.3819°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Gulmarg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (1.1").
Farmers Markets in Gulmarg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Market Boniyar | |||||
| Main Market Trikanjan |
Hotels in Gulmarg
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gulmarg
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gulmarg
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gulmarg
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gulmarg
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gulmarg
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Gulmarg
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drung Bowls | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trajan Bowl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hapat Khud Bowl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shaggy's Face | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sheenmai Bowl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Apharwat S Bowl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Apharwat N Bowl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gulmarg
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikh ul Alam International Airport | SXR | Large Airport |
| Rawalakot Airport | RAZ | Medium Airport |
| Awantipura Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
| Poonch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rajouri Airport | RJI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gulmarg
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid | |
| Mosque | |
| Rani Temple |
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What is the population of Gulmarg?
Gulmarg has a population of 1,965 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 262.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gulmarg?
Gulmarg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.
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