Trip Style: Major culture immersion with a freeride focus in Gulmarg.
Itinerary: 2 days Delhi → 7 nights Gulmarg (5–6 ski days) → 1 day Agra → 3 days Mumbai.
Flights / Routing
- International arrival to Delhi (DEL).
- Delhi → Srinagar (SXR) by domestic flight (~1.5 hrs) → private transfer to Gulmarg (≈1.5–2 hrs).
- Gulmarg → Delhi by road/flight as needed.
- Delhi ↔ Agra: Gatimaan Express train (~1 hr 40 min) or car via Yamuna Expressway (~3.5–4 hrs).
- Delhi → Mumbai (BOM) by flight (~2 hrs). Depart from Mumbai or return to Delhi based on your itinerary.
Visa Info (as of 2025)
- Most travelers require an India e‑Visa (tourist). Apply online in advance; carry a printed copy.
- Passport typically must have 6+ months validity and two blank pages.
- Always verify latest rules on the official Indian e‑Visa portal for your nationality.
Cultural Tips
- Dress modestly in cities/holy sites; remove shoes in temples; right‑hand etiquette for eating.
- Tipping is customary; negotiate markets or use Uber/Ola for transparent pricing.
- Health: Drink sealed/bottled or filtered water; consider an N95 mask for Delhi air quality in winter.
- Kashmir: Expect checkpoints on highways; carry ID at all times; follow local guidance and weather advisories.
Typical Food
- Delhi: chaat (golgappa, aloo tikki), butter chicken, kebabs, paratha, jalebi.
- Kashmir (Gulmarg): Wazwan dishes (rogan josh, yakhni, gushtaba, rista), Kahwa (saffron almond tea).
- Agra: petha (ash gourd sweet), Mughlai curries.
- Mumbai: vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri, seafood, South Indian breakfasts.
Packing List (India / Gulmarg + Cities)
- Ski/ride (Gulmarg): Freeride setup (stiff boards/big‑mountain skis), avalanche kit (beacon, shovel, probe) mandatory for off‑piste; helmet; optional touring gear/skins; hire certified local guides.
- Cold‑weather layers: Down/parka, midlayers, waterproof gloves, balaclava, high‑SPF sunscreen & lip balm (high altitude).
- City wear: Lightweight, modest clothing; comfortable walking shoes; scarf/pashmina.
- Health/travel: Personal meds, ORS/electrolytes, basic first aid, insect repellent, N95 mask for Delhi, reusable water bottle.
- Electronics: Universal adapter (Types C/D/M), power bank; eSIM/local SIM (passport copy needed).
Once your spot is confirmed, we’ll send destination‑specific info with exact transport links, recommendations, and local contacts.
