| Sightseeing:
To reach Gulmarg, you need get to Tangmarg. From Tangmarg, a jeep or 4x4 vehicle is the best mode of transport for the climb upwards. On your way stop at View Point to catch the most breathtaking view of the snow capped mountains all around. Also en route, visit the Ferozpur Nallah, which is a popular picnic spot. This is where the mountain stream, known for excellent trout fishing, meets the River Bahan.
Take a cable car ride on the Gondola Lift and soar high above the snow-capped, pine covered slopes.
Excursions:
For some serious excursions, visit Khilanmarg, 6km away, which offers you a breathtaking view of the Himalayas, from the Nanga Parbat to the twin peaks of Nun and Kun. Once you've gotten over the heady feel, trek further to Alpather Lake, 6-7 km away on the foothills of the twin peaks of Apharwat. Enjoy a picnic at the Ningli Nallah, a stream, flowing from the Alpather Lake, and 8km from Gulmarg.
On your way back you could visit the Shrine of Baba Reshi, a little below Gulmarg. The well-known Muslim saint was a courtier at the King of Kashmir's palace.
Activities:
If you are here in the winters, try sports like sledging, snow scooters, or the popular tobogganing, where you use a flat wooden board and slide down the slopes. Those interested in skiing should head to Asia's famous Heli-skiing Resort. On clear and sunny days, walking around the wooded slopes and meadows is a pleasant activity. Try the world famous 18-hole Golf Course, originally set up by the British in 1911.
Tourism Info:
JKTDC
Tourist Reception Centre
Srinagar
Tel.2456670, 2457930, 2472644, 2457927
Cradled
in the snow capped mountains of the Himalayas, and just a few miles
from the Line of Control, this panoramic meadow of flowers, has been a
popular hill resort of India. However, on-going militant activities has led to a drastic drop in tourist numbers in the past few decades.
Earlier addressed by the shepherds as Gaurimarg, the name Gulmarg was given by a 16th century Sultan called Yusuf Shah, who was captivated by its wild flowers and grassy slopes.
Located at an altitude of 2,650m, and covering an area of 3 sq km, this cup shaped meadow, 56 km from Srinagar,
is like a fantasy you would want to get lost in. Gulmarg today is
acknowledged not only for its scenic surroundings, but also as the
world's highest golf course and a premier ski resort in the country. |
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