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Khelo India Winter Games (Gulmarg Chapter)

Organizer: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India (Khelo India), with J&K Sports Council

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Khelo India Winter Games (Gulmarg Chapter)

Khelo India Winter Games (Gulmarg Chapter) is an adventure event organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India (Khelo India), with J&K Sports Council in Jammu & Kashmir. National snow-sports championship on the slopes above Gulmarg — alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding and ski mountaineering, with 700+ athletes over four days.

#winter-sports#festival#snowboarding#himalaya#family-friendly
When
Winter — the Gulmarg snow-sports chapter runs in February (an earlier ice-sports chapter is held at Leh in January).
Best time
Peak winter, ~late January to February
Where
Gulmarg (Kangdoori & Golf Course Club), Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir
State
Jammu & Kashmir
Organiser
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India (Khelo India), with J&K Sports Council
Charges
Not officially published
Listing status
Government source

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About this event

National snow-sports championship on the slopes above Gulmarg — alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding and ski mountaineering, with 700+ athletes over four days.

Highlights

  • National winter-sports festival on Gulmarg's snow slopes
  • Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding and ski mountaineering
  • Athletes from states, Army and ITBP competing
  • Snow-covered Himalayan scenery around Kongdoori and the Gulmarg bowl
  • Winter-sports atmosphere at India's premier ski resort

What you may see

The wildlife and scenery this reserve is known for, illustrated — sightings are never guaranteed.

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What you may see
Himalayan Snow Slopes
Alpine and glacial zones of the high Himalaya
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Getting there

Gulmarg, Baramulla; nearest airport Srinagar (~55 km), then road. Venues at Kongdoori and the Golf Course area

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India (Khelo India), with J&K Sports Council
Last checked
2026-08-20

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Khelo India Winter Games — official government site (winter.kheloindia.gov.in)https://winter.kheloindia.gov.in/about-winter-games

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National snow-sports championship on the slopes above Gulmarg — alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding and ski mountaineering, with 700+ athletes over four days.

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