SRINAGAR: This year marked a historic milestone as the Gulmarg Gondola welcomed over one million tourists, generating revenue exceeding Rs 110 crore, officials said on Sunday.
“Gulmarg Gondola soars to new heights! For the first time ever more than 1 million tourists took the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Ride in FY 2023-24. Revenue crosses more than Rs 110 crores. J&K Tourism sees unprecedented growth which continues to surpass all previous figures,” the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department posted on X.
Gulmarg Gondola soars to new heights!
For the first time ever more than 1 million tourists took the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Ride in FY 2023-24.Revenue crosses more than 110 Crores. J&K Tourism sees unprecedented growth which continues to surpass all previous figures. @diprjk pic.twitter.com/X3oTIw4WGG— Jammu & Kashmir Tourism (@JandKTourism) March 31, 2024
Last year (2022-2023) the number of tourists who had a Gondola ride were 8.5 lakh while in 2021-2022, 6 lakh tourists took the ride, Excelsior reported.
The Gulmarg Gondola, the second longest and second highest cable car system globally, stands as a prime attraction for tourists visiting the ski resort. It transports visitors from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg and Apharwat, reaching an altitude of 14,000 ft.
