Khilanmarg - History, Timings & Entry Fee

Adventure / Trekking

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Distance (From Gulmarg Bus Station): 4 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours

Transportation Options: Walk/Trek

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 4 km from Gulmarg Bus Station, Khilanmarg is a picturesque small valley located in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. It is counted among the most-visited Gulmarg attractions.

Surrounded by snow-clad mountains, and the green valley carpeted with wildflowers, the miniature valley of Khilanmarg is an extremely favored place among visitors primarily because of its immeasurable natural beauty with some of the most spectacular views of the highest Himalayan peaks including the extravagant Nanga Parbat peak and the twin peaks of Nun and Kun. Khilanmarg is covered with blossoming and aromatic flowers in spring and is a hot spot for skiing enthusiasts in winter.

Khilanmarg is a great place for offbeat travel enthusiasts as the place is not directly reachable by vehicles. One has to either walk from Gulmarg or take a pony to reach this place. This place is the perfect incorporation of natural beauty coupled with adventure sports, making it a favored destination for thousands of visitors.

The best time to visit Khilanmarg Valley is between May and September. For those who wish to try winter sports here, the best months to visit would be between November and February.

Timings: 6 AM - 5 PM

Entry: Free