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India’s First & World’s Largest Igloo Cafe Opened In Gulmarg, J&K

Posted on Friday, March 4th, 2022 by Pawanpreet Kaur Leave a Comment

India’s First & World’s Largest Igloo Cafe In Jammu & Kashmir

“Serene Heaven In The Lap Of Himalayas”

Also referred to as “Snowglu”, Gulmarg has come up with the largest Igloo Cafe in the world. This unique landmark has recently been added to the tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir and is raging at the moment. 

The concept of bringing the Igloo cafe to life in Kashmir came from a local hotelier, Waseem Shah. The cafe is located in the most popular ski resort town of Gulmarg and has crazily appealed to the locals and tourists. And, not just in India, Snowglu is Asia’s first Igloo cafe and has got the attention of tourists around the world. 

Snowglu is located in the middle of the Pir Panjal Mountains and is beautifully designed by Indian artists.  The place is sure to offer an unparalleled experience as the artistic snow walls, and snow-carved chairs and tables are sure to make your trip worthwhile. The spherical igloo is 37.5 feet tall and 44.5 feet in diameter and can accommodate up to 40 guests at a time. 


“Having a sip of Kashmiri tea at this architectural marvel is pure bliss,” says a recent visitor from Pune.

Entry Fees Igloo Cafe: INR 100 per person

Location: Gondola Road, Kolahoi Green Heights Hotel, Gulmarg

Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday (11:00 am – 9:30 pm)

Food Items Served: Sandwiches & Kashmiri Kava (Starting INR 120/cup) 

Style of Cuisine: Regional

Service Options: Dine-in, Takeaway

Snowglu Getting “World’s Largest Igloo Cafe” Title Officially Soon

Although Snowglu is the world’s largest Igloo cafe as per dimensions but it hasn’t been official yet. The last record has been set by Switzerland’s Iglu-Dorf in 2016 officially. However, the cafe owners have already applied for the Guinness World Records and are waiting for the official team to visit them soon. 

Whether you want to click Intagrammable selfies on the ground floor or sip the refreshing Kashmiri tea on the top floor, this 2-floored Igloo cafe is sure to make your snowy fantasies come true. Visiting this place is one amazing kind of experience and is definitely a delight for tourists. 

Other Things To Do Near Igloo Cafe in Gulmarg

  • After sipping some hot tea from the World’s largest Igloo cafe, hop on to the world’s 2nd largest cable car in world, Gulmarg Gondola Cable. 
  • Unending photography at the Ningle Nallah which is one of the most serene and blissful places in Jammu and Kashmir
  • Enjoy the beauty of Kashmir valley while riding a pony or horse at the Khilanmarg.
  • Seek blessings at the iconic Shiva Temple and Maharani Temple in Gulmarg.
  • If an adventure enthusiast then starting your trekking journey from Alpather Lake is highly recommended. 

Feeling excited already? Well, why not? Gulmarg has everything to offer from the World’s first to the second. The town offers unseen marvels and natural beauty that’s never been experienced before. Also, the Igloo Cafe in Gulmarg has been added as a cherry on the cake. 

So what are you waiting for? Get your flights to Jammu booked with us and get ready for this beautiful adventure in the snow land. Simply, call us on +91-800-023-5865 and get packing! Because our travel experts will take care of the rest. 

Pawanpreet

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