The Kongdori Valley is in the shape of a bowl. The valley is in Gulmarg, Jammu, and Kashmir. It is between the top of the Apharwat mountains. Kongdori is one of the best places to visit in Gulmarg.

The Kongdori Gondola in Gulmarg has the highest cable car ride in the world. The first stage of the ride is famous as Kongdori phase 1. The first part of the ride starts at the Pir Panjal range. The ride provides beautiful views of the nearby hills. The visitors can reach the Kongdori Phase 1 from Gulmarg. The journey offers views of the hills and the deep forest. 

Cable car ride

Kongdori is very famous for skiing and snowboarding. Travelers come from all over the world to get skiing experience. The cable car ride from Gulmarg stops at Kongdori. It is Asia’s most essential and tallest cable car.
 
The first phase is Kongdori, which is 8530 feet above sea level. The second part of the ride is 135000 feet above sea level. The second part of the ride goes above the Apharwat mountains. The Kongdori Valley is a must-visit place during the Kashmir tour package. 
 
The cable car rides drop the people at the Kongdori Valley. The cable ride takes 10 minutes from Gulmarg to Kongdori. It takes 12 minutes from Kongdori to Apharwat. During the journey, visitors can enjoy the beautiful views of the surroundings. The views of hills like Nanda Devi Peak and Pir Panjal. The place also offers other activities like horse riding and snow skiing. 

Activities and places to visit nearby

Patnitop is a popular place near Kongdori. It has beautiful hills and rivers and offers impressive views. The place is famous for skiing, trekking, and adventure. 

Naag temple is another popular place. It is a Hindu temple in the honor of Lord Shiva. The temple is famous as a pilgrimage spot. 

Mantalai Lake is near Sanasar, offering beautiful scenery. The tourists come here for hiking and camping. 

The best time to visit

The best time to visit Kongdori depends on the activities the visitors want to indulge in:

During summer, the months from May to September are warm. The dry weather makes it easy to explore and trek. Tourists can explore the hills and forests in the summer easily. 

During winter, the months of November to February are best for snowfall. It is the best time for snow games and skiing. Apart from that, the off-season has little crowd, and visitors can easily explore the places.