Gulmarg Tour

Iridescent flowers, ageless snow dusted slopes and the mighty Himalayas in the backdrop; Gulmarg is sure to give Switzerland a run for its money. A destination for all seasons; Gulmarg is painted kaleidoscopic in spring, dapples in shades of orange & brown in autumn and a serene white in winters. A scenic drive around 51kms from Srinagar, Gulmarg is a dream destination for both nature lovers and sports enthusiasts.

Major Attractions of Gulmarg

Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car
Witnessing the beauty of Gulmarg suspended at the height of over 10,000 ft is simply surreal! With gorgeous vistas of the valley yawning at your feet, Gulmarg Gondola ride is a must do.

Snow Sports
Gulmarg, covered in a blanket of snow, is a hotspot for winter sports. You can try powder skiing, snow- boarding, snow-scooter rides and snow bobbing on the powder white slopes of Gondola Valley and Poma terrain. Skiing courses are available at the Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering.

Baba Reshi?s Shrine
This 13th century shrine is dedicated to Baba Reshi, a scholar & Saint of Kashmir and is visited by people from all walks of life. Its lattice windows and intricately carved walls & pillars are exquisite specimens of local craftsmanship.

Maharani Temple
The royal temple of the former Dogra rulers of Jammu & Kashmir, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is visible from all parts of Gulmarg.

St. Mary?s Church
A scenic trek takes you to this beautiful Victorian Church with its green tiled roof complementing its grey walls and exquisite stained glass artwork.

Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
Blessed with a variety of flora, fauna and lush conifers; Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve is home to the endangered musk deer, leopard, black bear, red fox and a host of indigenous & migratory birds.

Ningle Nallah
This stunning mountain stream, with the backdrop of snow studded mountains and lush meadows, is a perfect place for camping and picnic.

Gulmarg Golf Course
One of the highest greens in the world, Gulmohar Golf Course is a perfect place to try your golfing skills in the Himalayas.

Other Attractions

• Seven Springs
• Strawberry Valley- Sample the sweet strawberries
• Alpather Lake
• Apharwat Peak
• Ferozpur Nallah- A mountain stream

Fairs & Festivals in Gulmarg
Gulmarg Winter Festival- An extravaganza of music, food, culture and adventure.

Shopping in Gulmarg
Pashmina shawls & wraps, walnut wood artifacts, papier-m?ch? handicrafts, silk carpets, stone jewelry and loose tea picked from the tea estates of Gulmarg are a must buy.

Food in Gulmarg
Typical Kashmiri delicacies like Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Yakhni, Tujj, Kasmiri Noon Chai (Pink Tea) and Kahwa are the specialty dishes of Gulmarg.

Best time to Visit
The peak tourist season is from March to October but those interested in snow sports should travel to Gulmarg from December to March.

How to Reach
By Air - Srinagar Airport, around 56kms from Gulmarg, caters to domestic traffic from major Indian cities.
By Train - Jammu Tawi Railway Station, situated at a distance of about 320kms from Gulmarg, is the nearest railhead.
By Road ? Gulmarg is well connected with neighboring towns by a network of luxury & deluxe buses.

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