Gulmarg

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is located 53 Kms from Srinagar in north Kashmir at a height of 2730 mtrs. above the sea level.

It is a legendary beauty spot called paradise on earth. It is most beautiful place frequented by tourists

both in winter for skiing and in summers for its healthy climate and scenic beauty.Gulmarg is one of

the beautiful place that can be visited in Kashmir valley. Gulmarg literally means the meadow of flowers.

Originally, Gulmarg was called Gaurimag, named after Shiva’s coasts.Gulmarg has attracted millions of

tourists throughout its existence with the scenic beauty of the Himalayan Mountains in the back drop.

One of the main attractions in Gulmarg is the Gulmarg Gondola, the Highest Cable Car in the world. The

1st phase of the Gondola takes tourists to the height of 8530 ft to Kongdori Station and the second

stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft. Tourists can enjoy horse Riding and can go

riding to the magnificent “Strawberry Valley” , Leopards Valley and ride up to “Kongdori” to see the

frozen lake of “Al- Pathar”. Gulmarg in winter is a magnificent experience, fully covered in a white

blanket of Snow which turns it into a skiers paradise.A popular picnic spot, Gulmarg has much to offer

in terms of beautiful natural beauty, and is also renowned for the highest and longest cable car system

in the entire Asian continent.According to CNN, Gulmarg is the “heartland of winter sports in India.

“[20] The town was being mooted as a possible host for the 2010 Commonwealth Winter Games. As such,

Gulmarg has been rated by CNN International as Asia’s seventh best ski destination.Although The gorgeous

hill resort of Gulmarg is dotted with various places of interest like Khilanmarg, Alpather Lake, Wular Lake

and Manasbal Lake.