Know About Gulmarg

Gulmarg ,the land of natural beauty and charming valleys is an ideal spot for skiing in winters .Thousands of travelers are enticed by its scenic magnificence which makes it a most sought after place as far as this sport is concerned. Despite this adventurous sport there are other activities which make it a very interesting place to travel.

 

Splendor of nature 

 

The incredible hill station of Gulmarg is surrounded with breathtakingly astonishing sites thus fascinating the tourists from all over the world. Khilanmarg the a resort in Kashmir, is a wonderful place for skiing in winters people enjoy the majestic radiance of the Kashmir valley along with the Himalayan range. 

Gulmarg This hill station was discovered by the Britishers way back in 1927 in the course of their colonial rule in India. It is situated in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir with an inconceivable height of 2730 meters above sea level. 

It has a gently inclined landscape. It falls very close to the Indo Pak border and is 57 km away from the capital city Srinagar.

Thirteen Km away from Gulmarg is Alpather lake, a lake that stays ice covered till late june. A must visit destination for all the tourists who happen to visit Gulmarg

The green golf course is another source of attraction for all the travelers especially for the foreigners who are really crazy for this sport.

Gulmarg-Destination for adventure lovers

You may easily rent out Skis and Sticks, snow boots, woolen socks, windproof jackets, goggles and caps. From November to February this place attracts a lot of tourists especially who are fond of skiing.The ski run is the highest in Asia and the incline and fall ranges from 8,700 to10, 000 feet .Amateur skiers can too enjoy the Ski and chair lifts.

Dense Pine forests and magnificent landscapes are what gives you pleasure when you have the privilege of going for a long leisure walk in Gulmarg.The scenic beauty of Gulmarg surely enthralls you .Haramukh and Nanga parbat are other important places to travel around.

Reaching the destination Gulmarg-

 

The nearest airport is Srinagar which is the capital city and is 57 km from Gulmarg.

The closest railway station to Gulmarg is Jammu after which you can take a cab or travel by A.C buses commuting from Jammu to Gulmarg is an astonishing destination throughout the year but if you are a keen adventure lover and have a craze for skiing November to February are the idyllic months.The summer months from May to September attracts maximum tourists from not only India but from all over the world .Someone has rightly said that if you want to see heaven on earth it is only in Kashmir and Gulmarg being an integral part of that.