GULMARG

Gulmarg derives its name from the root word “the meadow of flowers” and is indeed a picturesque and beautiful location. With its unparalleled beauty, Gulmarg’s virgin forests turn the tourists hypnotic. The lush green meadows, their silence broken by the occasional tinkling of cowbells, attracts the tourists as well as the film industry. The rich verdure with the snow-capped peaks make it an haven for the skiing and winter sports

Getting There:
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.

Adventure Sports:

Skiing in Gulmarg
For the adventure seekers Gulmarg is the ultimate destination for skiing. You may easily hire the skis and sticks, snow boots, woolen socks, mufflers, windproof jackets, goggles, and caps. With all the equipments and the Ski instructors at hand it is the best bet to enjoy the holidays at Gulmarg. The skiing season at Gulmarg is from November to February. The slopes in Gulmarg varying between 8,700 and 10,500 feet make the ski runs the highest in India. It is noteworthy that Gulmarg is the only heli-skiing resort in Asia. Even the amateurs can enjoy with the ski lifts and the chair lifts.

Golf Course
Lots of recreational activities are on the offer : Gulmarg offers a beautiful Golf Course where equipment is also available on hire. A Cable Car(Gandola) is also installed which is great hit with tourists and it takes tourists upto Kongdori. Trek to Alpather Lake can be undertaken which is lake 13 Kms away from Gulamrg. This lake remains frozen even in June. There is another spot called Khilanmarg which offers unparalled view of the Himalayan peaks . The famous shrine of Baba Reshi is also located near Gul Marg noted muslim saint who is revered by all faiths. Gulmarg-Khilanmarg-Apharwat-Alpather is one of the important trekking routes

Tourist Attractions :

Ziarat Of Babareshi :
A Muslim shrine, the 'ziarat' or tomb is of baba Payam-u-Din, a noted Muslim saint who lived here during the Mughal rule. Both Hindu and Muslims make offerings here.

Khilanmarg :
Carpeted with flowers in summer, this uphill journey from Gulmarg offers an unrivalled spectacle of the peaks and wide spreading waters of Wular and other lakes.

Gulmarg Bioreserve :
The reserve area is located at a distance of 48-km from Srinagar, to its southwest. It is famous for retaining several rare and endangered species such as the musk deer, and a rich and varied avifauna.