Beginner
Beginner Course
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Snowboarding in Gulmarg
India's premier snowboarding experience — a cinematic five-night, six-day beginner snowboard program in the heart of the Himalayas, from your very first slide on flat snow to a confident descent off the Gondola.
5 NightsStay
6 DaysCoached
1 : 3Instructor Ratio
GSTIncluded
The Experience
More than a course. A complete mountain experience.
Join Gulmarg Ski Club for an unforgettable five-night, six-day snowboarding camp in the heart of the Himalayas. Whether you're a complete beginner or building confidence on snow, our professionally guided program takes you from your first slide on flat ground to a confident descent off the Gondola — one turn at a time.
- Professional Snowboard Coaching
- Daily Skill Progression
- Gondola Ticket Included
- Comfortable Accommodation
- Two Major Meals Included
- Beginner Certification
5NNights' Stay
6DCoached Days
5★Hotel Tiers
ALLGear Provided
2×Meals Daily
GSTIncluded
The Journey
Six days from beginner to rider
Arrival
Do's, Don'ts & the Concept of Snowboarding
A theory session walking through all the do's and don'ts and the whole concept of basic snowboarding — covering stance, equipment and safe falling before you ever strap in.
Day 01
Heel & Toe Edge Control
Learn to engage your heel and toe edges to manage speed and come to a stop — the single most important skill on a snowboard. Everything else builds on it.
Day 02
The Falling Leaf Exercise
Slide diagonally across the slope on a single edge, controlling speed by engaging and releasing that edge. Your first real movement across real terrain — lateral, fluid and controlled.
Day 03
Heel & Toe Side J-Turns
Your first real turn: ride across the slope and sweep up into a J-shape on both heel and toe edges, learning to steer and initiate direction changes.
Day 04
Linking Heel & Toe Turns
Combine your heel and toe J-turns into one smooth, continuous transition — the moment snowboarding starts to feel like real riding. Focus on rhythm, flow and reading the slope.
Day 05
Garlands & Controlled Descents
Partial turns without completing the cross-fall-line transition, building edge awareness and confidence on longer runs — shaping turns with speed and precision.
Day 06
Gondola Phase-I & Side Slip
The ultimate day: riding down from Gondola Phase-I and mastering the side slip. Flatten the board's edges to slide down the fall line, re-engage to stop — and earn your beginner certification.
Choose Your Level
Three ways down the mountain
Start where you are — from your first slide on flat snow to Apharwat's freeride bowls.
The Mountain
Gulmarg trail map
Wide, consistent fall lines from the Gondola to the bowls — here's the lay of Gulmarg's terrain for riders of every level.
Terrain shown is illustrative. Daily run choices depend on snow, weather and avalanche conditions — always follow your instructor's and the ski patrol's guidance on the mountain.
Stay Your Way
Five tiers, one all-inclusive program
Every price is per person and includes coaching, lift access, meals and GST. Choose only the comfort level that suits you.
Basic
₹28,499 / person
all-inclusive · Essential
- Standard Deluxe Hotel · Rose Land Cottage
Silver
₹37,990 / person
all-inclusive · Comfort
- Hotel Poshwan · Hotel Zam Zam · Gulmarg Inn · Gulmarg Ski Lodge
Most Popular
Gold
₹49,199 / person
all-inclusive · Premium
- Hotel Zagheer · Hotel Affarwat · Hotel Welcome
Diamond
₹63,499 / person
all-inclusive · Luxury
- Hotel Lupin · Gulmarg Woods · Gulmarg Resorts Meadows
Platinum
₹82,999 / person
all-inclusive · Signature
- Hotel Royal Castle · Grand Mumtaz · Hotel Hilltop · Hotel Vintage
All tiers · per person · inclusive of coaching, Gondola, lifts, meals & GST. Gold is our most-booked package.
What's In & Out
One price, no surprises
Included
- Snowboard gear — board, boots, bindings & full safety kit
- Professional coach — certified snowboard instructors every session
- Accommodation — Basic to Platinum tiers
- Two major meals — breakfast & dinner daily
- Gondola ticket — Phase 1 fully covered
- GST included — no hidden costs
Not Included
- Airfare — flights to/from Srinagar
- Airport transfers (pick-up/drop at extra cost)
- Other snow activities — sledding, ice skating
- Photo / video coverage
- Beverages, room service & personal extras
Before You Pack
- Warm waterproof layers & thermal base layers
- Wrist guards & knee pads (recommended for beginners)
- Sunscreen & UV-rated sunglasses for high altitude
- Valid government photo ID for check-in
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Meet Your Coaches
Taught by the people who built snowboarding in Gulmarg
Led by founder Shahid Rasool and India's own women's international skier Sabiya Nabi, with a team of certified local coaches raised on these very slopes.
Founder & Head Coach
Shahid Rasool
Founder of Gulmarg Ski Club since 2011 — J&K's famous ski & snowboarding school. Over one lakh guests served and a team of thirty. Shahid brings fifteen years of coaching on this very mountain: patient, precise and relentlessly encouraging from your first glide to your graduation run.
Owner & Managing Director
Sabiya Nabi
Owner and Managing Director of Gulmarg Ski Club and one of India's leading female skiers. A trailblazer for women's skiing in Kashmir, Sabiya has represented India on the international stage and brings world-class experience to every guest — especially women stepping onto snow for the first time.
Ummer Farooq
Senior Snowboard Instructor
Khaleel
Snowboard Instructor
Safety First
Your safety is our priority
We hold ourselves to the highest safety standards so you can focus entirely on the mountain, knowing everything else is handled.
1
Trusted & Certified Team
We work only with trusted vendors and certified instructors and guides, all vetted by us.
2
Emergency Medical Cover
In touch with the nearest hospitals and medical facilities at all times for emergencies and evacuations.
3
Doctor on Call 24/7
A local doctor is on call any time of day if necessary — peace of mind for every guest and family.
4
First Aid & CPR Trained
Every crew member is trained in first aid and CPR and prepared for any situation on or off the slopes.
5
Full Safety Gear
Helmets, goggles and protective equipment provided for all activities throughout the program.
6
1:3 Instructor Ratio
A maximum of three students per instructor — every beginner gets personal attention and supervision.
7
Weather & Avalanche Monitoring
Daily weather and avalanche bulletins before every session; activities adjusted or suspended if unsafe.
8
Daily Safety Briefing
Every session begins with a mandatory briefing covering slope rules, fall techniques and emergency procedures.
Pick Your Departure
2026–27 fixed departures
Each is a 5-night, 6-day program with limited spots per cohort, so early booking is recommended. Need a different date? We customise — tell us your dates and preferred stay and we'll build a plan around it.
December 2026
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 25
- 28
January 2027
- 02
- 07
- 16
- 21
- 24
- 29
February 2027
- 01
- 06
- 12
- 18
- 24
- 28
March 2027
- 01
- 06
- 12
- 18
- 24
- 30
Why Gulmarg
The best mountain in India to learn on
Gulmarg is a rare thing — a world-class big mountain with a beginner's heart. The Gondola is one of the highest cable cars on Earth, opening 1,300 vertical metres of terrain above wide, forgiving learning slopes minutes from your hotel.
Cold, dry Himalayan powder, uncrowded pistes and a season that runs mid-December to late March make it the ideal place to learn to ride — whether it's your first day on snow or your fiftieth.
A Day on the Mountain
How your day unfolds
Morning warm-up
Meet your coach, fit gear and warm up with drills on the learning slopes while the light is soft and the snow fresh.
Coached sessions & lunch
Two focused coaching blocks on technique, split by a hot mountain lunch and plenty of kahwa to recharge.
Afternoon & video review
Free board practice, then an evening video review so you can see your progress and set tomorrow's goal.
Come Prepared
What to bring
Everything technical is included — you just bring warm layers and the essentials below.
Pack this
- Thermal base layers (top & bottom)
- Warm mid-layer / fleece
- Waterproof gloves & warm socks
- UV sunglasses or spare goggles
- High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm
We provide
- Snowboarding gear — board, boots & helmet
- Lift & Gondola access per course
- Certified coaching, small groups
- Mountain lunches & hot drinks
- Progress certificate & photos
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Over five nights and six days we take you from your first edge-control stance to riding down from the first phase of the Gondola — no prior experience required.
Professional snowboard coaching, all gear (board, boots, bindings & full safety kit), Phase 1 Gondola ticket, accommodation in your chosen tier, two major meals daily, GST and a beginner certification.
The first day or two are tougher on a board, but progression is fast — most riders link heel-and-toe turns by mid-week and ride the Gondola by day six.
A maximum of three, so every rider gets personal attention and supervision throughout.
Warm waterproof layers and thermals, wrist guards and knee pads (recommended for beginners), sunscreen and UV-rated sunglasses, and a valid photo ID. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Your winter starts here.
5 nights · 6 days · beginner program. Crews are capped — book on +91 7006 575 092 or send an enquiry.