The meadow of flowers About 50 kms away from Srinagar, it's a cup-shaped meadow 3 kms long, and over 2000 metres higher. Then normal beauty of Gulmarg has attracted tourists since long. The snow-clad peaks along with the beautiful landscapes of Gulmarg have supplied track record for a number of Bollywood ventures. The slopes of Gulmarg make it Asia's only heli-skiing resort. You'll find immense beauty and journey activities that make Gulmarg much more than a cool hill resort.
It's a golfer's paradise in summer time and a skier's delight in winter.
Tourist sights in Gulmarg
We suggest following Well-known Sightseeing spots in Gulmarg:
Skiing & Heliskiing : Asia's one of the most famous Heli-skiing resort is at Gulmarg, Kashmir. Come December, plus the verdant green slopes of Gulmarg are blanketed with snow, forming some of the finest natural slopes for ski runs of all levels.
Gondola Lift : For a fun filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg's newly constructed Gondola lift from substantial above Gulmarg, through pine clad slopes, is exhilarating.
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserves : The reserve area is located at a distance of 48-km from Srinagar, to its southwest. It's famous for retaining several rare and endangered species such as the musk deer, and a rich and varied avifauna.
Ferozpore Nallah : Reached from the Tangmarg road, or from the Outer Circular Walk, this mountain stream meets the Bahan River at a popular picnic spot acknowledged as 'waters meet'. The stream is reputed to be particularly good for trout fishing; it's about five km down the valley from Gulmarg but really close to Tangmarg.
Alpather Lake : Beyond Khilanmarg, 13-km from Gulmarg at the foot of the twin 4, 511 metre Apharwat peaks, this lake is frozen until mid-June and even later in the year one can see lumps of ice floating in its cold waters. Alpather Lake makes an exciting day's excursion, starting early morning and returning late evening.
Khilanmarg : The meadow, carpeted with flowers in the spring, is the site for Gulmarg's winter ski runs and offers a fine view of the surrounding peaks and more than the Kashmir Valley. It's a 600-metre ascent from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg and during the early spring, because the snow melts, it can be a very muddy hour's climb up the hill.
Shrine Of Baba Reshi / Ziarat Of Baba Reshi : The Ziarat, or tomb, is of a well-known Muslim saint who died here in 1480. Before renouncing worldly ways he was a courtier of the Kashmir King Zain-ul-Abidin. Every year thousands of devotees visit this shrine regardless of the faith they believe in.
The Ningli Nallah : Flowing from the melting snow and ice on Apharwat along with the Alpather Lake, this pretty mountain stream is 8-km from Gulmarg. The stream continues down into the valley below and joins the Jhelum River near Sopur. This lengthy, grassy valley can be a well-liked.
Hotels in Gulmarg
Gulmarg offers accommodation options ranging from luxury Hotels and hill resorts in Gulmarg and medium-priced Economy hotels in Gulmarg, we offer you the right kind of accommodation for you and your family visiting Gulmargfor a summer retreat, honeymoon travel to Gulmarg, a family vacation in Gulmarg... Best time to visit Gulmarg
The hill resort of Gulmarg is a gorgeous place to be at throughout the year. You can find winter months from November to February that are ideal for skiing. The adventurers are acknowledged to throng the hill resort as soon because the snow falls. As it is the summer time months from May to September offer pleasant weather to the vacationers. The sun scorched souls from the plains flock to the hill resort as a summer time retreat.
How to reach Gulmarg:
By Air : The nearest Airport is situated in Badgam District, which is effectively connected with all the major cities of the country.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is at Jammu.
By Road : The journey from Srinagar to Gulmarg takes approximately 2 hours in bus and may take short time by chartered conveyance. The road to Gulmarg is very attractive and is lined with poplar trees all through.
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