Still the best way to experience Gulmarg.

I just finished my second (and definitely not my last ) trip to Gulmarg. Irshaad, Zubair and the rest of the team helped plan out the entire visit--car transfers from airport, hotel, rental skis, and guide--despite limited Internet access in Gulmarg (although there was Internet when I was there Jan. 25-27, there hadn't been for several months prior). The snow this year is sensational, and I had two great powder days (and given how few people are currently skiing/riding in Gulmarg, the fresh powder lasts for several days at a time).

The ideal guide for unrivalled exploration.

Irshad is a fantastic guide, able to anticipate the snow conditions on different part of the mountains and expert at calculating the hike / descent (reward) ratio. Gulmarg is a phenomenal place to explore, at altitude you are surrounded by the Himalayas. It’s like they’re at eye level. Nanga Parbat watches you as you fly down the valley. It is an exceptional experience and I cannot recommend Irshad enough. I cannot wait to return.

Friendly and best guide.
Gulmarg in February 2023, Thanks to his dedicated support, I was able to enjoy skiing very much. It was also very helpful that he supported my son’s first skiing. He is a very kind and great guide. My Gulmarg was very meaningful because of his support.

Gulmarg.
Loved it, coach was amazing and the best sport ever. It’s one hell of an experience which I’m gonna do every year for sure.

Good experience.
Amazing coaches with handholding approach since day one. A great overall experience. Coach Irshad was always there for me since day one of my snowboarding career. We need more like him at the winter paradise in Kashmir.

Amazing experience with coach Irshad in Gulmarg.
I had an amazing time in Gulmarg. Irshad Bhai is a great coach, with his guidance I reached Chairlift in day 4 and was able to do the entire run in 20 mins, which I thought would be impossible in first season.

Friendly, profesionel, experienced and uncomplicated.
We were in Gulmarg in February 2019. Due to unexpected circumstances we had to plan our trip extremely short term. Irshad, Zubair and Shabir from Himalayan Ski Guides supported us tremendously. They arranged the transport and accommodation within a very short time and provided us with all the information we needed. They were very flexible and were able to respond to all our requests or show us good alternatives. All this was always very friendly and unbureaucratic, but at the same time absolutely reliable. Both Shabir and Irshad were with us as guides in the terrain and both were always very focused, motivated and eager to show us good lines in the incredibly varied terrain of Gulmarg. In the end we had not only enjoyed a wonderful trip... we had made new friends.

Excellent guided experience.
I communicated with Zubair before arrival through email and WhatsApp. He answered all of my logistics questions promptly. The guide, Iqbal, was very professional and did an excellent job of finding lines that were exceptional. Equally important, he firmly rejected requests that were not safe, explaining why a certain line wasn't appropriate given a certain set of conditions. We were laying fresh tracks daily. When I requested some ski touring, they arranged for rentals. On a few occasions, the weather turned quite suddenly and visibility became a serious issue. Iqbal new exactly where to go and gave clear and precise instructions about how to manage the situation. In all, Himalayan Ski Guides provided excellent guiding and hassle free logistics.

Cold gulmarg, warm hospitality.
I called up Zubair and fixed up the dates. He answered all my queries patiently. The experience was phenomenal for us as beginners. The instructors irshad and Shabbir were very professional and more importantly, very patient. They gauged our level properly and gave us individual coaching. Towards the end we were able to ski down from the gondola all in the span of 5 days. If you want to experience proper skiing and certain other snowy adventures these guys are the go to people. We were kept comfortable through out the journey ,they sorted us out with hotels and cabs and anything else we needed. Lastly. Their hospitality is just unparalleled. I haven't seen another bunch of people as nice as you find in gulmarg. Screw the bullcrap that the media spouts people..just go to Kashmir...ITS SAFE.

Terrific guides for skiing around Gulmarg.
Three of us visited Gulmarg for the first time in March '18 and arranged in advance to have expert guide and super-awesome snowboarder Irshaad with us for the entire trip. He and Zubair helped us find fresh powder (without too much walking) and made every run memorable. Additionally, they helped one of our team with equipment rentals and arranged for us to all have avalanche gear for the back country. Their English was great, they have an amazing knowledge of the mountains and all the different ways down, and they were also a lot of fun to ski and board with (we had two skiers and one snowboarder). If you are looking to maximize your access to fresh powder and interesting descents (befitting your abilities) I strongly recommend booking these guides in advance.”

Great guides for back country skiing in the indian Himalayas.
It is indeed difficult to arrange for a great back country trip if you are not familiar with the area you are visiting specially when it is a foreign country far, far away... We took the chance with the Himalayan Ski Guides and had a wonderful experience! Everything they said in the e-mail and phone correspondence prior to this trip was truthful and honest. From fees, terrain, transport, guiding, hotel, meals and most of all, human touch, everything came to pass with greatest marks. We landed in Srinagar where a driver and an airport helper were waiting for us. The hotel (Rosewood, Gulmarg) was the best in the area. Our ski guide Shabir was mature, stable, highly professional and knowledgeable individual who kept us safe and happy guiding us trough the beautiful foothills of the Indian Himalayas. If you are among those few people on the planet who love back country skiing while traveling to India, I would highly recommend that you give them a call.”

“I had a GREAT time in Gulmarg, I constantly tell fellow travellers in India about what a beautiful place it was, and what a neat experience it was staying in the cottage. I have to especially praise the cook Musha, and the food. The atmosphere was very homey. I enjoyed the mountain as well, met many friendly locals. I hope to come back one day, maybe earlier in the season when there is better snow! Thanks again,”

If you are considering Kashmir then stop what you’re doing right now and book with Himalayan Ski Guides. We had 2 weeks with the guys and it was absolutely incredible. Awesome powder every day, literally as much as you can handle. Incredible fresh lines. Hardly ever another person in sight. The accommodation was really comfortable. Food was outstanding. It really is a whole new level up from anything else.