Gulmarg, Feb. 17 -- On February mornings in Gulmarg, the world feels quiet. The first gondola hums upward, pine trees sag under fresh snowfall, and the Pir Panjal glows pink in early light.
On the slopes below, India's winter sports athletes are hard at work. They slice through corduroy snow, practicing turns that will last seconds but define seasons. Gulmarg will host the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games from February 23 to 26, 2026.
The first leg featuring ice sports like skating and hockey were held in Ladakh from January 20-26.
This will be the sixth year in a row the games take place in this Himalayan bowl.
No other Indian town can claim such a monopoly over a national sporting event. This continuity has earned Gulmarg...