Kongdori is a bowl-shaped area that lies between Gulmarg and the summit on the Apharwat mountain range. It draws skiers and snowboarders from across the country and parts of the world. Kongdori is a station or stop during the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car ride, which is said to be the largest and highest cable car project in Asia. The Kongdori station is located at an elevation of 8,530 ft and the second leg of the ride takes people to the Apharwat mountain top, lying at a height of 13,500 ft. One can catch sweeping and magnificent views of the Nanda Devi Peak and the Pir Panjal range along the way. The ride from Gulmarg to Kongdori takes about 10 minutes and from Kongdori to Apharwat takes 12 minutes.