The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa

The accommodation provides well-maintained rooms, a stunning location near the Himalayas, and exceptional service. Guests praised the variety and quality of breakfast and the cozy, luxurious rooms with fantastic views.

If you’re looking for a luxurious getaway in Gulmarg, The Khyber Resort is the place to be. Nestled amidst stunning snow-capped peaks, this resort offers a truly picturesque experience. The views alone are worth it—imagine waking up to a blanket of white, with pristine mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. And It’s just 100 meters from the Gulmarg Gondola. The hospitality here deserves a special mention. Bilal and Nazima went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Food at The Khyber is excellent! The Lebanese restaurant is a standout—not only does it serve authentic cuisine, but the addition of sheesha makes it an even more enjoyable experience. Don’t miss Brava, where I highly recommend trying their Spaghetti Arrabbiata—it’s absolutely delicious. Also, all restaurants here are BYOB for in-house guests which was a surprise for us. If you’re planning to visit, make sure to go during the snow season. The magic of The Khyber in winter is unmatched, with its cozy interiors and breathtaking surroundings.

Stayed at Khyber for the 2nd time this September, 2024 as we wanted a different experience after the 1st visit during the snowy season in 2018, which was magical. But the end of monsoon season is as beautiful! Greenery and ofcourse the clean fresh air is all we want for a break atleast from the concrete cities we live in. The rooms, the restaurants are all nice and comfortable. No complaints (except that it would be nice to be served coffee/tea in the restaurant even late evenings). What makes Khyber the best place to stay in Gulmarg, or the entire Kashmir region, is definitely it's location (you don't need to go out of the resort really, to enjoy the most picturesque views). Second, and as important almost, is the hospitality. The staff are very efficient, polite and pro-active. They take all the effort in making it a memorable stay for you. I wanted to celebrate my husband's birthday (in advance while we were there), so they arranged for a small cake that evening as a surprise (as I'd requested for one), and even decorated the place with birthday balloons and flowers. It was really special indeed. Big shoutout to Arif, for best service, his friendliness and warmth. Zahid gave us great knowledge about the place and motivated us to be back soon for skiing too! Chef Gupta (can't recall full name) was too sweet; all our requests were met with immediately (hot hot mooli parathas, yummy french toasts, sweeeet lassi). The fresh apple juice was the best ever and we gulped down so many glasses! I asked for a certain tweak in the Kahwa, and that was also done to my satisfaction. Truly grateful for such a memorable experience that now we certainly will be back for a 3rd time. :)