Hundreds Safely Evacuated After Gulmarg Gondola Service Stops Mid-Air

Gulmarg Gondola Stops Mid-Air

Hundreds of tourists faced tense moments in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg on Monday, May 25, 2026, after a technical snag halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola cable car service. Several cabins reportedly stopped mid-air while visitors were onboard, creating panic at the popular hill destination. Officials said both phases of the Gondola service were suspended soon after the malfunction was detected to prevent further risk.

Rescue Operation Completed Safely

Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force rushed to the spot and began evacuating tourists from the stranded cable cars. Jammu and Kashmir Police, SF Spl CI teams, and HAWAS also joined the operation. Officials confirmed that all stranded tourists were safely rescued from the cabins. Restoration work on the cable car system is now underway, and services are likely to resume only after complete technical checks. The Gulmarg Gondola is one of Kashmir’s major tourist attractions, drawing large crowds during the travel season.