Latest Gulmarg snow update (20 Oct 2026)
Direct answer: The latest fresh snow at Gulmarg has been up high. Afarwat, the Gondola Phase 2 area, got snow on the night of 6 October and again on 13 and 14 October 2026, while the Gulmarg meadow below stayed green. In the early afternoon of 13 October the lower resort had rain and about 10°C. The MeT then forecast generally dry weather from 17 to 24 October, so fresh snow at lower points can melt between spells.
- Phase 2: after a spell, snow there is likely, not certain. Phase 2 can close in strong wind or after fresh snowfall, even when Phase 1 is running.
- The resort itself: snow you can walk in and play in usually comes between late November and December, and it is never guaranteed.
The 13 October spell, with road advisories, is in our first snowfall 2026 post, and Gondola tips are in our Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 guide. Our 28 September report is below, as it was posted.
28 September 2026: fresh snow at Gulmarg and Phase 2
Posted 28 September 2026, 3 PM IST.
Yes, Gulmarg got fresh snow today. At 1:22 PM on Monday, 28 September 2026, we posted a reel from Gulmarg with "Another fresh spell of snow in Gulmarg" on screen: the ridge above the market dusted white, rain on the plaza below and people walking around in raincoats. Twenty-seven minutes later a second reel came in from Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2, where the ground itself is white.
Watch it on our Instagram: fresh snow on the peaks above Gulmarg market, 28 Sep 2026
What our Gulmarg snowfall reels show today
Reel 1: snow on the ridge, rain in the market (1:22 PM)
The first reel opens on the Gulmarg market on a grey, wet afternoon. The paving is soaked and full of puddles. People in raincoats stand outside the green-roofed Yemberzal Hotel & Restaurant and the Old Punjabi Dhaba, one of them under a blue umbrella. Behind the pines, the mountain ridge has a fresh coat of white. The on-screen line reads "Kashmir is getting ready for winter. Mon: Sep: 28".
Zahid's caption puts it simply: "Another fresh spell of snowfall has arrived in Gulmarg and the higher regions of Kashmir. The mountains are already getting their first winter touch."
So in this clip it's rain at market level. The snow is up high.
Reel 2: white ground at Gondola Phase 2 (1:49 PM)
The second reel, from Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2, carries the line "Kashmir just got another fresh spell of snow!" It's close to a whiteout up there: fresh snow over the ground with dark rocks poking through, a red EXIT sign and a metal railing at the edge of the frame. The caption: "If Kashmir in snow is on your bucket list, this is your sign to start planning!"
Is this the first snowfall in Gulmarg in 2026?
No. It's the second time this September we've filmed fresh snow at Gulmarg, and the third snowy spell in Kashmir on our feed, which is why the caption says "another":
- 5 September: the season's first snow at Kaobal Gali, filmed through a car windscreen on a snowy mountain road.
- 17 September: first snow overnight on the upper area of Gulmarg Phase 2.
- 28 September: today's spell, on the peaks above the market and on the ground at Phase 2.
For comparison, last season the first snow above Gulmarg fell on Affarwat (Sunshine Peak) on the night of 2-3 October 2025. This year the upper slopes have already turned white more than once in September.
Gulmarg snowfall in September: what it means for your trip
Early spells like this settle on the high ground. You'll see snow from the Gondola and on the ridges, exactly as the reels show. That doesn't mean the Gulmarg meadow will be under snow when you arrive next week: today's first reel shows the market wet, not white. In most years the snow you can walk in and play in down in the resort comes in late November and December. Even then, snow is never guaranteed, and we tell every guest that before they book.
If you're travelling in October or early November and snow is the reason for the trip, put Gulmarg in the middle of your itinerary, not on the last day, so we can move it to the clearest day. Our guide to when and where to see snow in Kashmir and our Kashmir in winter page go through the months in detail.
How we'd plan a Gulmarg day right now
- Pack for rain and cold together. The people in today's first reel are in raincoats. Carry a waterproof layer, warm layers and shoes with grip, because the snow at Phase 2 sits on rocky ground.
- Check the Gondola on the day. Snow and cloud can affect Gondola operations. Book and check only on the official J&K Cable Car site, etickets.jammukashmircablecar.com. We don't quote Gondola fares here because they change; ask us and we'll check for your date.
- Don't assume the road. Conditions change with every spell. Our drivers check the Tangmarg to Gulmarg stretch on the morning of the trip.
- Cab: our Srinagar to Gulmarg day-trip cab starts from ₹2,500 (2026). Our Gulmarg travel guide covers the rest of the day.
Gulmarg snowfall: FAQ
Is there snow in Gulmarg Phase 2 today?
Nobody can promise it a day ahead. Afarwat, the Phase 2 area, got fresh snow on 13 and 14 October 2026, and between spells the sun can melt the lower patches, so treat snow at Phase 2 as likely after a spell, not certain. Check the notices on jammukashmircablecar.com before you leave Srinagar, or WhatsApp us on 7006085655 and we'll tell you what we're seeing.
When does Gulmarg get snow you can walk in?
In most years the snow you can walk in and play in down in the resort comes in late November and December, and even then it is never guaranteed. September and October spells settle on the high ground first, as our reels on this page show.
Does the Gondola run after fresh snow?
It is decided on the morning by wind and snow. Phase 2 can close in strong wind or after fresh snowfall, even when Phase 1 is running, so keep Gulmarg in the middle of your trip and treat Phase 2 as a bonus. Book only on the official J&K Cable Car site, etickets.jammukashmircablecar.com.
Want Kashmir in snow this winter?
Today's reels are an early preview. If you want Gulmarg properly white, look at our Kashmir winter tour package, with rates on WhatsApp, and follow @traveletioskashmir for new Gulmarg reels as the season builds.
WhatsApp or call us on 70060 85655 (or 95960 44418) with your dates. We'll tell you what we're seeing in Gulmarg and plan the trip around it. Traveletioskashmir, Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, registered with J&K Tourism (JKEA00005366).
