About this activity
If you’re visiting Gulmarg, Kashmir, and are looking for an exciting activity, we have just the thing for you: a helicopter ride! Originally, this helicopter was used for evacuation purposes, but as tourism in Kashmir grew, the owners transformed it into a thrilling adventure experience. You can enjoy stunning aerial views of Gulmarg and its surrounding areas during the ride, which is available in three different options, ranging from a joyride to a Scenic Mountain Discovery Flight (SMDP).
Below are the Ride types, Price & variations available for the Helicopter ride in Gulmarg :
Activity name |
Joy Ride |
Adrenaline Ride |
Smdp Ride |
Duration |
08-10 Minutes |
1/2 Hour ( T&C Apply ) |
1/2 Hour ( T&C Apply ) |
Costing per head |
₹8800 |
₹12000 |
₹16000 |
Variations |
This is a short 10-minute excursion where you can enjoy an aerial view of Gulmarg and its surrounding areas before returning to the base. |
This consists of multiple hours, during which you will take a scenic helicopter ride from the Gulmarg base to Kongdoori, located at an altitude of 3,050 meters. You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings for 1-2 hours before the helicopter picks you up and returns you to the base. |
In this ride, the helicopter will take you from Gulmarg to the highest peak in the area, Sunshine Peak, which stands at an altitude of 4,300 meters. Enjoy your time at the peak for 1-2 hours before the helicopter comes back to pick you up and return you to the Gulmarg base. |
Joy Ride ( A short escape from the usual hustle and bustle of Gulmarg ) :
The first option available for a helicopter ride in Gulmarg is a Joy Ride, which lasts for a short duration of 10 minutes. During this experience, you will be picked up by the helicopter from the main base in Gulmarg and taken on a scenic flight. You’ll enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Gulmarg for approximately 8 to 10 minutes before returning to the base. The cost for the Joy Ride is ₹8,800 per person.
Adrenaline Ride ( Gulmarg to Kongdoori to Gulmarg ):
The second type of ride available for a helicopter ride in Gulmarg is an adrenaline ride, in which you will be taking a scenic helicopter ride from Gulmarg to Kongdoori ( Phase 01 of the famous Gulmarg Gandola ). Once you reach there, you can enjoy thrilling activities like Snow Bike, Skiing & more. You can spend 1 to 4 hours at Kongdoori before flying back to Gulmarg by helicopter. The Costing for an Adrenaline ride is ₹12,000 per person.
SMDP Ride ( Gulmarg to Sunshine Peak to Gulmarg ) :
From Gulmarg, you can take a helicopter to reach Sunshine Mountain, which is the highest peak in the Gulmarg area at 4,300 meters. It is located to the left of Apharwat Mountain and the Top Gondola section and is only accessible by helicopter. Sunshine Mountain is covered in snow year-round, with winter snowfall reaching approximately 15 feet. You can enjoy breathtaking views of Kashmir and its highest peaks, including Nanga Parbat. If the weather permits, you can also try skiing. Depending on the conditions, you can spend 1 to 2 hours at the summit. In the summer, Sunshine Mountain offers spectacular views of high-altitude mountains, pristine lakes, and unexplored terrain. The rates for an SMTP ride are ₹16,000 per person.
Kindly note that we are a third-party vendor and our pricing is inclusive of service charges. You can connect with our team on +91-8899488832 & share the details of when you are looking for a helicopter ride in Gulmarg & they will provide you with complete and comprehensive information regarding your Online helicopter booking.
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