Gulmarg in best know for sking spot.The ski slopes of Gulmarg reache the thrilling backcountry with pine trees, open alpine bowls, and virgin peaks. Gulmarg skiing is done at one of the highest altitudes in the world reaching 3,979 meters in two phases. The first phase is from Gulmarg at 2,600m to Kongdoori at 3,080m. The second phase which has 36 cabins and 18 towers takes passengers to a height of 3,979m on the Apharwat Peak. December is the first month of winter in which snowfall happens. So, December is the ideal month for skiing in Gulmarg as the temperatures are still not as harshly cold as in January and February.