The meadow of Flowers is a world famous tourist 
spot in the Baramulla Distt of Kashmir. The altitude of Gulmarg is 2730
meters. 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.
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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.
for Travel arrangements mail us at info@trip-india.com 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.
What to do ?
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
Trekkin in Gulmarg
Gulmarg makes an excellent base for trekking in the northern Pir Panjal
Range. Nanga Parbat can be seen to the north from several view points,
including Khilanmarg, west and over 1,500 feet up the forested hillside
from Gulmarg.
Skiing Adventure in Gulmarg
Gulamarg is counted among the best skiing resorts in India. Gulmarg
also make a good ski spot for starters, those who are new to skiing.
Ski enthusiasts can easily find out all required gear and equipments
as well as professional ski instructors in Gulmarg, to try out a hand
on skiing. The longest ski run in Gulmarg is provide by the Gondola
Cable Car, where skiers can swoosh down the slopes from the height of
2, 213m.
Excursions from Gulmarg
Excursions from gulmarg is possible for tourist who want to spend more
time. tourist can visit Gulmarg Biosphere Reserves, 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 fauna. They can also visit Alpather Lake, which is frozen
until mid-June and even later in the year one can see lumps of ice floating
in its cold waters. Or one can simply take a leisure walk on the circular
road, which runs right round Gulmarg through pleasant pine forests with
excellent views over the Kashmir valley
After Tangmarg, the climb to Gulmarg begins through fir-covered
hillsides. At one point, known simply as View Point, travellers generally
stop their vehicles for a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snow-covered
mountains, almost within touching distance.
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