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Gulmarg is surrounded by dense forests of tall
conifers ,Gulmarg is known for unparalled beauty
nad is rated as one of the matchless tourist
spots of the world.It is famous for Golf hikes
and boasts of a beautiful highland golf course.
It is premier resort for winter sports in the
country.The meadow of Flowers is a world famous
tourist spot in the Baramulla Distt of Kashmir.
The altitude of Gulmarg is 2730 meters.
How to Reach Gulmarg
Gulmarg is in Baramula Distt and is 57Kms from
Srinagar District .The nearest Airport in Badgam
Distt.This Airport is connected with major
cities of country. The nearest Rail Head is at
Jammu . The journey from Srinagar to Gulmarg
takes approx. 2 hours in bus and may take short
time by chartered conveyance. The road to
gulmarg is very beautiful and is lined with
poplar trees all through. All sorts of transport
is available to Gulmarg from Srinagar bus stand
at Batmallo and from various tour and travel
opeartors at the prices fixed.
Where to Stay in
Gulmarg
Gulmarg boasts of a number of Hotels of various
standards which offer good accomodation and
meals. Hotels of International standards are
also available. JKTDC has huts on the offer at
Gulmarg and all these properties require advance
booking from Srinagar when the season is on.
Assistance for booking accomodation can be had
from the booking manager at Tourist reception
centre Srinagar. The accomodation available
there suits all budgets.
Recreational Activities
in Gumlarg
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Gulmarg offers a beautiful Golf Course where
equipment is also available on hire. |
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A Cable Car(Gandola) is also installed which
is great hit with tourists and it takes
tourists upto Kongdori. |
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Trek to Alpather Lake can be undertaken which
is lake 13 Kms away from Gulamrg. This lake
remains frozen even in June. |
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There is another spot called Khilanmarg which
offers unparalled view of the Himalayan peaks.
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The famous shrine of Baba Reshi is also
located near Gul Marg noted muslim saint who
is revered by all faiths. |
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Gulmarg-Khilanmarg-Apharwat-Alpather is one of
the important trekking routes.
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