The Vintage Gulmarg

Set in a modern wood-and-stone building amid the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, this boutique hotel is an 11-minute walk from Gulmarg Golf Course and 2.1 km from the Gulmarg Gondola cable-car station.

Featuring oakwood decor, the modern rooms have meadow views, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemakers. The mountain-view suites add living rooms and may also have balconies. Room service is available. Kids under 3 stay with adults at no extra cost.

Free breakfast is served in the elegant, low-key restaurant or on the airy terrace in summer. There's a cafe and a garden BBQ. The spa features a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub.