Custom ski trips by Kashmir's own mountain team
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Winter 2026/27
Lock in your gondola or lift pass now and skip the ticket queue on Gulmarg's busiest powder days.
Stay on the mountain
Ski-in hotels, cosy huts and Dal Lake houseboats, every one of them known to our team, not just listed.
Tickets are limited
Gondola tickets sell out on powder days. Planning a visit? Book yours before you fly in.
Don't wait, book in advance
Build confidence and learn the mountain with instructors who grew up on Apharwat.
First-timers are welcome, add your gear and gondola pass to the same trip in one go.
Skip the rental queue
Skis, boards, boots and warm layers, fitted in Gulmarg and waiting for you when you arrive.
Book now
Ride to Kongdori, or all the way up Apharwat, one of the highest cable cars in the world.
Book online or call+91 7051426904
Meet our founder
The mountains reward respect, not speed.
Abdul Hamid BhatFounder, Kohwan Adventures
Born in a small village near Gulmarg, he learned to ski by watching the foreign skiers who came to the valley, then trained under Swiss pioneer Sylvain Saudan. In 2004 he opened Bhat Ski Shop, and Kohwan grew from the guests who kept asking for more.
Behind every ski trip is a real person from our Kashmir team, not a booking engine. They sort out the lessons, gear, stays and drivers, and stay in touch while you are on the mountain.
Behind every ski trip is a real person from our Kashmir team, not a booking engine.
Meet the team
Behind every ski trip is a real person from our Kashmir team, not a booking engine.
Meet the team
Behind every ski trip is a real person from our Kashmir team, not a booking engine.
Meet the team
Behind every ski trip is a real person from our Kashmir team, not a booking engine.
Meet the team
Behind every ski trip is a real person from our Kashmir team, not a booking engine.
Meet the team
A privately guided skiing session on the slopes of Gulmarg, for beginners and improvers alike.
Choose the level that best matches your current ability. Not sure? Contact KOHWAN and we'll help you choose the right experience.
Never skied before. Learn the basics, balance, stopping and turning on gentle beginner slopes.
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Have some basic experience. Can stop and turn, and are building confidence and control on easy terrain.
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Confident on easier slopes. Can link turns and control speed, and are ready for longer, more varied terrain around Phase 1 / Kongdoori.
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Strong and confident skier. Comfortable with steeper and ungroomed terrain and ready to explore suitable Phase 2 / Apharwat terrain.
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Highly experienced off-piste skier. Comfortable with steep, deep and variable natural terrain and advanced freeride conditions.
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Experienced off-piste skier. Ready for natural backcountry terrain with appropriate equipment, avalanche awareness and qualified local guidance.
Explore this levelSki packages
Skiing, accommodation, transfers, equipment and mountain experiences in one package, or customise your stay around your dates, ability and interests.
All levels Ideal forGuests looking for a complete premium Gulmarg experience
Ski programmePersonalised according to ability
A carefully arranged Gulmarg stay combining skiing, comfort and local mountain experiences.
PriceOn request
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Beginner Ideal forFirst-time skiers and short winter breaks
Ski programme3-Day Ski Foundations
A simple introduction to Gulmarg combining comfortable accommodation with structured ski instruction.
PriceOn request
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Beginner → Intermediate Ideal forGuests who want time to properly develop their skiing
Ski programme5-Day Ski Progression
A relaxed week combining structured coaching with enough time to explore Gulmarg at your own pace.
PriceOn request
View package Intermediate / Advanced Ideal forExperienced skiers wanting to improve their technique
Ski programmeIntermediate Performance + Advanced Mountain Skiing
A focused week of technical development across Gulmarg's varied terrain.
PriceOn request
View package Advanced / Expert Ideal forExperienced skiers travelling for Gulmarg's powder and freeride terrain
Ski programmeFreeride & Powder
A flexible mountain week built around snow conditions, terrain and your skiing ability.
PriceOn request
View package Expert Ideal forStrong skiers seeking challenging natural terrain
Ski programmeFreeride Coaching + Guided Mountain Days
A premium Gulmarg experience centred around freeride skiing and carefully selected terrain.
PriceOn request
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Advanced / Expert Ideal forExperienced skiers interested in backcountry terrain and ski touring
Ski programmeBackcountry Skills + Guided Touring
A mountain-focused programme combining preparation, touring and guided backcountry skiing.
PriceOn request
View packageSki with Kohwan
Choose structured instruction to develop your technique, or a guided experience to explore the mountain with an experienced local professional.
Gulmarg Ski Zones Zone 1
Sheltered pine bowl, groomed bunny slopes, and gentle golf course meadows.
Zone 1 at a glance:
Zones open with the weather and the snow. Our team confirms what is running, and what suits you, before every ski day.
Gulmarg Ski Zones Zone 2 · Phase 1
Wide-open alpine plateau with 400 vertical meters of naturally graded cruisers and gladed pine tree runs.
Zone 2 at a glance:
Zones open with the weather and the snow. Our team confirms what is running, and what suits you, before every ski day.
Gulmarg Ski Zones Zone 3
450 m chairlift vertical rise (or up to 850 m of continuous descent back to the Gulmarg base). Undulating natural gullies, off-piste powder bowls, and groomed connector trails back to Gondola Phase 1.
Zone 3 at a glance:
Zones open with the weather and the snow. Our team confirms what is running, and what suits you, before every ski day.
Gulmarg Ski Zones Zone 4 · Phase 2
World’s second-highest cable car terminal. Expansive high-alpine glacial powder bowls and descents to Alpather Lake.
Zone 4 at a glance:
Zones open with the weather and the snow. Our team confirms what is running, and what suits you, before every ski day.
Gulmarg Ski Zones Zone 5
Double black diamond ridges, 35° to 60° couloirs, and 44+ backcountry lines descending to remote Himalayan valleys.
Zone 5 at a glance:
Zones open with the weather and the snow. Our team confirms what is running, and what suits you, before every ski day.
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Kashmir trips and ski holidays, grouped the way people ask for them. Browse all ski packages, or design your own ski trip around the one you like best.
Ski · Stay · Explore
Experience the best of Gulmarg with professional instruction, premium stays and unforgettable days on the Himalayan slopes. Built for skiers who want learning, adventure and comfort in one trip.
Premium stay Selected hotel in Gulmarg 
Breakfast & dinner Daily, at your hotel Private ski instructor Certified, one to one 
Ski equipment Skis, boots and poles 
Gondola experience Phase 1 & 2, weather permitting 
Airport transfers Srinagar airport pick-up and drop 
Kashmir sightseeing On your optional free days Full trip support Our team on the ground throughout Choose your ski level Beginner Intermediate Advanced
From ₹45,000 / person · 5 Nights / 6 Days
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Not every skier needs the same programme.
Choose your:
Our team can build a trip around your preferred pace, budget and skiing goals.
Design my ski tripBuild your own programme with Kohwan.
“From Gulmarg’s snow to Pahalgam’s meadows, the smoothest, most thoughtful holiday we have ever taken.”
Kashmir's winter places, recommended by our team, with Gulmarg at the top of the list.
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Zero Point Sonamarg Zero Point lies about 25 km beyond Sonamarg town, on the road that climbs over the Zoji La... 
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Skis, boards, boots, poles & helmets · in Gulmarg
Serviced kit sized for you before your first run, by the day or for your whole stay, with jackets, gloves and goggles if you need them.
from ₹800 per person
Certified instructors · first day to advanced
Private or group lessons on Gulmarg’s nursery and upper slopes, and multi-day courses with the same instructor. Kids and families welcome.
from ₹800 per person
Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 & 2 · a day to the whole season
Day, multi-day and season passes for the gondola, booked ahead and waiting for you, no morning in the ticket queue.
from ₹15,000 per day
Local mountain guides · Apharwat and the backcountry
Ski Gulmarg with a guide who knows the snow: scenic guided days for confident skiers, and off-piste descents with avalanche kit for advanced riders.
Stay, lift pass, gear & lessons in one price
Ski + rental, ski + lessons or the whole holiday with your hotel and airport transfers, one booking, one price, one team looking after it.
Last updated 15 September 2026
Kohwan (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us while planning and booking your Kashmir holiday.
When you make an enquiry, booking or payment, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing details, travel dates, number of travellers and any preferences or special requirements you provide.
We share only the details necessary to deliver your trip with our trusted partners, hotels, houseboats, transporters and activity operators. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
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Kohwan, Gondola Road, Near Ice Rink, Opposite Hotel Kolahoi Green Heights, Gulmarg, District Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir – 193403 · +91 7889522554 · bhatadventuresportsgulmarg@gmail.com
Note: This policy is framed in line with Jammu & Kashmir Tourism guidelines and standard travel-trade practice. For any clarification, please contact us before booking.
Last updated 15 September 2026
These Terms & Conditions govern all bookings made with Kohwan. By confirming a booking, you agree to the terms below.
A booking is confirmed only after we receive the required advance and issue a written confirmation. An advance of 25–50% of the package value is generally required at the time of booking, with the balance due before the trip commences.
Travellers must carry valid government photo ID. Certain areas of Jammu & Kashmir may require special permits, which we will assist in arranging where applicable.
Guests are responsible for arriving on time for transfers and activities, following the guidance of guides and local authorities, and behaving responsibly toward the environment and local communities.
Amendments and cancellations are governed by our Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy.
Kohwan is not liable for delays, changes or cancellations caused by events beyond our control, including snowfall, landslides, road or highway closures, strikes, weather, or government advisories. In such cases we will offer the best possible alternative, reschedule or refund as per policy.
We act as a booking facilitator between you and service providers. We are not liable for personal injury, loss or damage arising from activities operated by third parties, though we partner only with reputable, licensed operators.
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
Kohwan, Gondola Road, Near Ice Rink, Opposite Hotel Kolahoi Green Heights, Gulmarg, District Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir – 193403 · +91 7889522554 · bhatadventuresportsgulmarg@gmail.com
Note: This policy is framed in line with Jammu & Kashmir Tourism guidelines and standard travel-trade practice. For any clarification, please contact us before booking.
Last updated 5 October 2026
This Refund Policy explains how and when refunds are issued for bookings made with Kohwan.
Refunds are calculated according to our Cancellation Policy, based on how far in advance the cancellation is received and any non-refundable supplier costs already incurred.
You can cancel any package 21 to 30 days before your travel date and get a refund. A cancellation fee is taken from the refund. We tell you the exact fee in writing before we send the money back.
This applies to every package we sell, including ski packages, Kashmir tours and stays.
Airfare, permits, entry tickets, peak-season hotel/houseboat advances and any pre-paid, non-recoverable supplier costs are non-refundable.
No refund is payable for unused services, voluntarily skipped components, late arrivals or early departures once a trip has begun.
Where a trip is disrupted by events beyond our control, we will refund all recoverable amounts after deducting non-refundable supplier costs, or offer a credit/reschedule of equal value.
For any refund query, write to bhatadventuresportsgulmarg@gmail.com or call +91 7889522554.
Note: This policy is framed in line with Jammu & Kashmir Tourism guidelines and standard travel-trade practice. For any clarification, please contact us before booking.
Last updated 5 October 2026
We understand that plans can change. The following cancellation charges apply to confirmed bookings and are calculated on the total package value.
All cancellation requests must be made in writing to bhatadventuresportsgulmarg@gmail.com. Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written request.
| Days before travel | Cancellation charge |
| 60 days or more | 10% of package value |
| 60 – 45 days | 25% of package value |
| 45 – 30 days | 50% of package value |
| 30 – 21 days | Refund given, minus a cancellation fee |
| Less than 15 days / no-show | 100% (no refund) |
For cancellations 21 to 30 days before travel, see our Refund Policy: you get a refund minus a cancellation fee, on any package.
Date changes or amendments are subject to availability and any difference in tariff, and may attract a nominal amendment fee. We always try to accommodate changes wherever possible.
If a trip must be cancelled due to force majeure, heavy snowfall, road closures, natural events or government advisories, we will offer a reschedule or a refund of recoverable amounts (after deducting non-refundable supplier costs).
Eligible refunds are processed as per our Refund Policy, typically within 7–14 business days.
Note: This policy is framed in line with Jammu & Kashmir Tourism guidelines and standard travel-trade practice. For any clarification, please contact us before booking.
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