Full-Day Heli-Skiing
A full day of helicopter-assisted skiing or snowboarding with Kashmir Heliski, designed for experienced riders looking to make the most of their time in the mountains.
- Runs: 9 heli-ski runs
- Price: $1,723 USD per person
Heli-Skiing in Gulmarg
Access a Wilder Side of the Himalayas
Take your Gulmarg experience beyond the lift system with helicopter-assisted skiing and snowboarding in the Pir Panjal.
Designed for experienced riders, heli-skiing opens access to remote mountain terrain, long descents, and a scale of skiing that is difficult to experience from the lifts alone.
Heli-skiing arranged in collaboration with Kashmir Heliski.
Heli-Skiing in the Pir Panjal
Gulmarg is already known for its high-alpine skiing, but heli-skiing opens up another dimension of the surrounding mountains.
We arrange heli-ski experiences in collaboration with Kashmir Heliski, a Gulmarg-based specialist heli-ski operator that began operations in the Pir Panjal in 2011.
Kashmir Heliski operates the heli-ski component of the experience, while Gulmarg Ski Resort can help bring it into a wider trip, including accommodation, equipment, transfers, guided skiing, and other practical arrangements.
Helicopter access makes it possible to reach remote terrain beyond the normal lift system, with each day shaped by the group's ability and conditions in the mountains.
Weather, visibility, snowpack, aviation requirements, and other operational factors can affect flight plans and terrain access.
Collaboration Partner
In Collaboration With Kashmir Heliski
Specialist heli-ski operations. Local Gulmarg trip support.
Kashmir Heliski has operated heli-skiing and heliboarding in the Pir Panjal from its Gulmarg base since 2011.
The operation is led by Billa Majeed Bakshi, Director & Lead Guide of Kashmir Heliski and a Gulmarg native with extensive ski-guiding experience in Kashmir and internationally.
For guests booking through Gulmarg Ski Resort, we help connect the heli-ski experience with the rest of your stay—giving you one point of contact for planning accommodation, equipment, transfers, and additional ski days around your heli-skiing.
Learn More About Kashmir HeliskiIs Heli-Skiing Right for You?
Heli-skiing is intended for experienced skiers and snowboarders who are already confident in variable mountain conditions.
Confident Off-Piste Riders
You should be comfortable skiing or snowboarding outside groomed pistes and able to manage changing snow and terrain.
Advanced Skiers & Snowboarders
Strong technique, control, and confidence are important. Heli-skiing is not designed as an introduction to skiing, snowboarding, or off-piste riding.
Riders Ready for Remote Terrain
Heli-skiing takes place in a dynamic mountain environment. Guests should be prepared to follow guide and flight-crew instructions and adapt to changing plans and conditions.
Not sure if you're ready? Get in touch with your experience level and we'll help you determine whether heli-skiing or another Gulmarg experience is the better fit.
What a Heli-Ski Day Looks Like
No two heli-ski days are exactly alike. The operating plan depends on conditions, but the experience typically follows a simple progression.
01
Meet the Heli-Ski Team & Prepare
Before flying, the heli-ski team will discuss the day, group ability, equipment, mountain conditions, and relevant procedures.
02
Fly Into the Mountains
When conditions allow, the helicopter provides access to terrain beyond Gulmarg's lift-served ski area.
03
Ski or Ride With Your Guide
The heli-ski team selects terrain according to the group and current conditions. Runs, elevations, snow quality, and vertical descent can vary from day to day.
04
Adapt to the Mountain
Weather and visibility can change quickly in the Himalayas. Flight plans, terrain, timing, and the day's overall program may be adjusted when conditions require it.
Beyond Gulmarg's Lift System
The Pir Panjal offers a vast mountain environment surrounding Gulmarg, with high-alpine terrain, open faces, ridgelines, bowls, and lower-elevation options.
Helicopter access expands the terrain available beyond what can be reached directly from the Gondola and chairlift.
Where you actually ski or snowboard on a particular day depends on factors such as snow stability, weather, visibility, group ability, aviation requirements, and guide assessment.
That flexibility is part of the experience. Rather than arriving with one promised run in mind, you head into the mountains with a specialist team choosing from the options available that day.
Specialist Heli-Ski Guiding
The heli-ski component of your trip is operated in collaboration with Kashmir Heliski and its heli-ski team.
Heli-skiing combines aviation with travel through uncontrolled mountain terrain, so professional decision-making is central to every operating day. The heli-ski team assesses conditions, group ability, terrain options, and operational factors when planning the day's skiing or snowboarding.
Guests are expected to follow guide and flight-crew instructions throughout the experience. For the rest of your Gulmarg trip, our own mountain team can also help with ski instruction, lift-accessed skiing, powder days, and backcountry experiences.
Meet Our Mountain TeamWhat Happens If the Helicopter Can't Fly?
Heli-skiing depends on suitable weather, visibility, aviation conditions, and mountain conditions. There may be days when flying is delayed, limited, or not possible.
The package includes guided backcountry skiing on non-flying days, giving you another way to enjoy Gulmarg's terrain when weather affects helicopter operations.
Exact terrain and plans will depend on the conditions that day.
Choose Your Heli-Ski Experience
Half-Day Heli-Skiing
A shorter heli-ski experience for experienced riders who want to add helicopter-assisted skiing or snowboarding to their Gulmarg itinerary.
- Runs: 5 heli-ski runs
- Price: $1,276 USD per person
Custom Heli-Ski Package
Build heli-skiing into a wider Gulmarg itinerary based on your dates, group, ability, and travel plans. We can coordinate your Kashmir Heliski experience with accommodation, transfers, equipment, and additional ski days.
- Best for: Guests planning a multi-day Gulmarg ski trip or looking for a more personalized itinerary
- Duration: Tailored to your trip
- Heli-skiing: Arranged in collaboration with Kashmir Heliski
- Price: Custom quote
Important: Heli-ski operations remain subject to weather, visibility, snow, aviation, and mountain conditions.
What's Included?
- Full-day 9-run or half-day 5-run heli-ski option, depending on the package booked
- Complete ski or snowboard equipment
- Professional ski guiding
- Safety gear
- Guided backcountry skiing on non-flying days
What's Not Included?
- International and domestic flights to Kashmir
- Visa fees
- Travel and activity insurance
Guests should arrange appropriate insurance for the activities included in their trip.
Heli-Skiing, Without Planning Your Trip in Pieces
The helicopter may be the highlight, but it's only one part of a Gulmarg ski trip.
We can help coordinate the rest around your heli-ski experience, from your accommodation and airport transfer to equipment and additional ski days, so you don't have to organize every part separately.
Want to combine heli-skiing with powder, backcountry, or lift-accessed skiing? Tell us how many days you have, and we'll help build the experience around your priorities.
Make Heli-Skiing Part of a Bigger Gulmarg Trip
Ski & Snowboard Equipment
Need equipment for the rest of your trip? Explore available ski and snowboard rental options.
Explore Ski RentalsBackcountry & Powder
Add guided off-piste or backcountry days to your itinerary, particularly if you want more flexibility around flying conditions.
Explore Backcountry SkiingAdd Heli-Skiing to Your Gulmarg Adventure
Tell us your ski or snowboard ability, preferred dates, group size, and how long you're planning to stay. We'll help you understand the current Kashmir Heliski options and build the rest of your Gulmarg trip around the experience.
HELP & INFORMATION
Heli-Skiing in Gulmarg FAQs
Heli-skiing is offered in collaboration with Kashmir Heliski, a specialist Gulmarg-based heli-ski operator established in 2011. Gulmarg Ski Resort helps coordinate the heli-ski experience as part of your wider trip and can assist with accommodation, equipment, transfers, and additional skiing.
Heli-skiing is designed for experienced skiers and snowboarders who are confident outside groomed pistes and comfortable in variable snow and mountain terrain. If you're unsure whether your current ability is suitable, send us your experience level and we'll help you choose the most appropriate Gulmarg experience.
No. Beginners should build their skiing or snowboarding skills before considering heli-skiing.
The current full-day option includes 9 heli-ski runs, while the half-day option includes 5 runs. Actual operations remain subject to weather, visibility, snow, aviation requirements, and mountain conditions.
Yes. We can build heli-skiing into a wider Gulmarg itinerary based on your dates, group, ability, and travel plans. Your custom package can combine your Kashmir Heliski experience with accommodation, airport transfers, equipment, and additional lift-accessed, powder, or backcountry ski days.
No. Flying depends on weather, visibility, aviation requirements, snow, and mountain conditions. Plans may need to change, and some days may not be suitable for flying.
If weather prevents heli-ski operations, the package includes guided backcountry skiing as an alternative. The exact plan and terrain will depend on the mountain and weather conditions on the day.
Yes. The package includes complete ski or snowboard equipment and safety gear.
Travel and activity insurance is not included in the package. Guests should arrange appropriate insurance that covers the activities they plan to undertake.
Yes. Heli-skiing can form part of a wider Gulmarg itinerary that includes lift-accessed skiing, guided powder or backcountry days, accommodation, equipment, and transfers.
Yes. That's where Gulmarg Ski Resort's role goes beyond the heli-ski component. We can help coordinate accommodation, airport transfers, equipment, and additional ski or guided mountain days around your heli-ski experience.