How to Reach Spots for Tea Plucking in Gulmarg

There are quite a handful of tea estates in Gulmarg that can be visited. Most of them are reachable by road and with the help of private taxis. Jeeps are also available in case of bad road conditions that require a four wheel drive vehicles. Shared jeeps as well as private ones are readily available for tourists. If you are a large group of travelers, a jeep will suit you better than a cab.

Horses and ponies are available for renting in Gulmarg in hourly as well as daily basis. You can do the complete sightseeing on horseback in Gulmarg if you love riding. If you are not used to horse riding, then you might want to avoid this means of transport since the terrain makes it quite an uncomfortable ride.

If you are fit enough and enthusiastic enough, you can walk the distance from Gulmarg town to the hilly estates, since it is not much of a challenge.

Do try to fit in the tea plucking in Gulmarg in your travel agenda because it is definitely worth it. Do not miss tasting the Kashmiri Kahwa at the end of the tea plucking tour. You can also buy high quality tea leaves from here, post the tasting session.