APHARWAT PEAK

Located at a height of 4,200 m above sea level, Apharwat Peak is one of the most significant places in Gulmarg that attributes to the beauty of this attraction. The peak is positioned strategically, close to the Line of Control, with Pakistan neighboring it. It is covered in deep snow for most parts of the year, making it a all-time-visit tourist spot to explore with our Kashmir tour packages. It is also the site where most of the winter sports in Gulmarg are organized.

One of the most picturesque tourist spots in the whole of Gulmarg and Srinagar area, Apharwat Peak presents a sight imbued with sheer beauty and magnificence. At a whopping height of 4,200 m above the mean sea level, the place is remotely positioned merely a few kilometers from the Line of Control with Pakistan. It is also a recipient of heavy precipitation and remains covered in thick snowy blankets for most of the year. 

Surrounded by pristine white meadows and snow bathed mountains, this is an ideal honeymoon destination as well. However, the most popular feature of Apharwat is that this is the site where most of Gulmarg’s adventure sports activities take place.

Tourists head here by the hordes to enjoy exhilarating skiing expeditions and other winter sports. Located approximately 13 km away from Gulmarg, the most convenient and preferred way to reach here is by the Gondola cable car ride, which in itself is a special attraction here in Gulmarg. It ferries visitors from Gulmarg to Kongdoor and from Kongdori to Apharwat. If you wish to go further up the slopes you can hire one of the human sledges available here.

Highlights

• Apharwat Peak is a famous tourist in Gulmarg and is located at a height of 14,500 feet above sea level
• The place receives very heavy snowfall which keeps it covered in snow throughout the year. This makes it an ideal choice for skiers from across the country.
• It is situated at a distance of 13km from the town of Gulmarg. The best and fastest way to cover the distance is by the Gondola cable car ride.
• The cable car ride is divided into two phases, one from Gulmarg to Kungdoor and the other from Kongdori to Apharwat. Tickets can be booked either online or at the site.
• Getting to the peak is also dependent on the weather conditions and if the weather is extremely harsh, you may have to give the plan a miss for the day
• The LOC is only a few kilometers from Apharwat and if you wish to go further up, you can hire a human sledge