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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).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,965 Population 8/sq mi density
8,799 ft Elevation 2,682 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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About Gulmarg

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

Population1,965
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

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Home Value$15,000
Rent$40
Housing Units786
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation8,799 ft (2,682 m)
Population1,965
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation8,799 ft (2,682 m)
Coordinates34.0536°, 74.3819°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.4 inches (949 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

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.

Gulmarg has a population of 1,965 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 262.4 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,965
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
262.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gulmarg vs India Average

The median household income in Gulmarg is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Gulmarg vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gulmarg is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 786 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units786

Property Tax

Gulmarg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,799 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below India avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,799 ft (2,682 m)
Area262.4 sq mi (679.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates34.0536°N, 74.3819°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below India avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 134 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 47 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 114 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 110 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 122 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 121 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 136 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 76 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 147 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 139 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 139 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 97 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 54 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 118 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 139 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 107 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 112 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 16 km
Jul 27, 2009 30 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 142 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Farmers Markets in Gulmarg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market Boniyar
Main Market Trikanjan

Hotels in Gulmarg

22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Affarwat
Alpine Ridge
Fluorescence
Freestyle
Global
Grand Mumtaz
Heevan
Hill Top
Hôtel Alpine
Hotel New Mount View
Hotel Park Royal
Kingsley
Pine Palace
Pine Palace Platinum
Pine palace platinum
Pine spring
Pine View Resort
Poshwan
Shaw Inn
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa
The Vintage
Yemberzal

Restaurants in Gulmarg

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1860
Bakshi
Bakshi
Cloves Restaurant
Khalsa
Kolahoi Panorama
Ziyafat

Cafes in Gulmarg

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaikash
Coffee stall
Gulmarg coffee house
Punjabi Dhaba

Bus Stations in Gulmarg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tangmarg Bus and Taxi Station

Banks in Gulmarg

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

J&K Bank
J&K Bank ATM

Golf Courses in Gulmarg

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulmarg Golf Course

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.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Awantipura Air Force Station-Small Airport
Poonch Airport-Small Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gulmarg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid
Mosque
Rani Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulmarg

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. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gulmarg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gulmarg?

The job market in Gulmarg faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gulmarg?

The median home value in Gulmarg is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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