Places to Visit in Gulmarg
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Avantiswami Temple
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Temple
There are two adjoining temples in Avantipur and the larger of the two is the famed Avantiswami temple. The other Shiva temple was renovated and is used for daily prayers but the older and larger Avantiswami Temple is completely in ruins. It has been dated to be built in the 9th century by the...
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Magam
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Other
Magam is located in the Budgam District at an elevation of about 1,569 m. Located 18 km away from Gulmarg, this famous town has about 60% Shia Muslim population. Situated on Srinagar Gulmarg Road, the town has the largest market place of Budgam District.
In the town is present the Idara...
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Pattan
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Village
Pattan is located about 40 km away from Gulmarg, at an elevation of 1,553 m. This historical town is considered to have been established by the famous Hindu Raja Shankarvarman in the 9th century. In ancient times, the town was named Shankerpur, after Raja Awantiwarman, father of Raja...
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Verinag
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Garden
Verinag is a spring that is situated at the foot of the Banibal Pass in the Pir Panjal Range. This spring is believed to be the source of Jhelum River. At the spring, Emperor Jehangir built an octagonal stone basin in 1612. Shah Jahan laid a garden around it in 1620. Water of the spring is known...
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Golf Course
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Sport
- Entry: Paid
Golf Course in Gulmarg, situated at a height of 2,650 mabove sea level, is the highest green golf course in the world. This 18-hole golf course is completely managed by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation. Temporary membership, even for one day, is available at the club for the...
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Palhalan
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Village
Palhalan is situated at a distance of about 42 km from Gulmarg in the district of Baramulla. This village has witnessed many sacrifices in the freedom movement of Kashmir.
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Tangmarg
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Village
Tangmarg, situated in Baramulla District, is about 13 km way from Gulmarg. It is amongst the 8 taluks of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Tangmarg is famous throughout the region for its handicraft works.
Situated on the foothills of the Pir Panjal Range, Tangmarg is home to some...
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Khilanmarg
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Mountain
Khilanmarg is a small valley, which is the site for Gulmarg’s winter ski runs. Carpeted with flowers in the spring season, the meadow offers beautiful views the surrounding peaks and the Kashmir Valley. It can be reached by a 600-m ascent from the destination. From the peak, views of...
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Gondola Lift
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Cable car
- Entry: Paid
Gondola Lift is considered as one of the major attractions of Gulmarg. Designed in technical collaboration with a French Company PUMA, and managed by the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation, it is the only cable car system in Asia that travels up an elevation of 13,500 ft above sea level....
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Baba Reshi Shrine
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Mosque
Baba Reshi Shrine, dedicated to the saint, Baba Reshi, is a mosque dating from 1480. Saint Baba Reshi was a Muslim scholar, who served as a major courtier during the reign of King Zain-ul-Abidin, King of Kashmir.
This religious building displays a mix of Persian and Mughal architectural...
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Alpather Lake
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Lake
Alpather Lake, located beyond Khilanmarg, remains completely frozen until mid-June. Triangular in shape, the lake lies at the foot of the twin 4, 511 m Apharwat peaks. Located 13 km away from Gulmarg, the lake has a backdrop of scenic hilly snow-capped terrains.
In summer season, the...
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Drung
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Other
Drung is famed for a beautiful stream that flows towards the city of Gulmarg. Popularly known for trout fishing and rock climbing, this place constitutes one of the major picnic spots around Gulmarg. This developing resort is the site where the downhill road from Tangmarg reaches the Ferozepore...
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Gulmarg Biosphere Reserves
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Sanctuary
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve is known for providing shelter to the endangered wildlife species like leopards, red foxes, serow, musk deer and many more. Furthermore, the reserve also houses various species of flora like cedrus deodara, pinus griffithii, aesculus indica, and abies pindrow....
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Maharani Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Temple
Maharani Temple, located on a small hillock in the middle of Gulmarg hill station, previously served as the royal temple of Dogra Kings. Often known as Mohineshwar Shivalalaya, it houses idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
It is also referred to as Rani Temple, as it was built by...
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Cable Car to Kongdoor
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Cable car
- Entry: Paid
The most fascinating aspect of Gulmarg is the amazing Cable Car to Kongdoor. It is also popularly known as the Gondola Lift and is an amazing experience especially as you go over pine forests. The lift starts at 2690 mts and reaches Kongdoor at an altitude of 3090 mt. The adventurous Gondola Lift...
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Ningle Nallah
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Picnic Spot
Ningle Nallah is a beautiful stream, flowing down the mountains near Gulmarg. Melting snow and ice that flows from Apharwat Peak to Alpather Lake in the summer season gives rise to this stream. The stream continues to flow down into the valley and meets the Jhelum River near Sopore.
This...
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Ferozpore Nallah
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Picnic Spot
Outer Circle Walk
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: View point
Outer Circular Walk offers a beautiful view of the whole Kashmir Valley. Visitors can opt for this 11 km long walk amidst the grassland, while visiting Gulmarg. Surrounded by landscapes and lush green pine forests, the walk provides view of Nanga Parbat, the fourth highest peak on earth at...
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Fishing Pond
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Pond
Fishing Pond in Gulmarg is a considerably small pond, on which fishing is permitted with a nominal payment.
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Banibal Nag
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Lake
Banibal Nag is a beautiful lake located at a height of 9,600 ft above the famous Ferozpore Valley. It can be reached by a 5 hours journey from Gulmarg to Banibag Nag.
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Lien Marg
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Sport
Lien Marg is a meadow of flowers that is set amidst pine forests. Placed at an elevation of 2,653 m above sea level, it is a round the year destination and India's only winter sports resort. By crossing the bridge over Ningle Nallah, this site can be reached.
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Joshmaidan
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Hill
Joshmaidan is a meadow located in the Kashmir Valley.
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Kookernag
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Garden
Kookernag has some of the most beautiful rose gardens in the region. In the spring season, tourists can indulge in trout fishing in the region.
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St. Marrys Church
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Church
St Mary’s Church dates from the period of the British Raj in India. The construction of this church was done as per the British architectures, in line with the other British churches.
Furthermore, this church is about 150 years old and is among the few Christian churches in the...
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Koutar Nag
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Lake
Koutar Nag is a lake, situated at an elevation of 13,250 ft above sea level. Owing to its elevation, the place offers a beautiful view of Poonch. This lake remains frozen till mid-June, after which strips of melting ice can be seen floating over the water.
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Benji's Bar at the Highlands Park
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 26Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
Benji's Bar at the Highlands Park is one of the beautiful locations around Gulmarg to enjoy a meal or a snack. The place has been adorned with personal memorabilia of the erstwhile owner.
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