Gulmarg, ‘a meadow of flowers’ is a small yet refreshingly
enchanting city of immense natural beauty. Surrounded by pine forests and
beautifully ensconced within the majestic Pir Panjal range at a height of
around 2600 meters, it is a natural gem of the Himalayan region and the
snow-capped mountains only add to the magnificence of the view of this idyllic
hill station.
The hill station of Gulmarg, literally
means “the meadows of flowers”. Some one has rightly said that if there is
heaven on earth then it is in Kashmir and it aptly applies to Gulmarg. Its
lovely landscapes, snow-clad peaks, lush green forests and its prime location
and proximity to Srinagar, make it one of the best hill resorts in the
country.
The pleasant climate, magnificent landscapes, gardens of
blooming flowers, dense pine forests, and beautiful lakes of Gulmarg attract
tourists from all over the world. The tranquillity of the atmosphere and the
lush green backdrop makes this place an ideal picnic and camping spot.
The slopes near Gulmarg, varying between heights of 8,700
and 10,500 ft, make it the only heli ski-ing resort in Asia and the highest
ski-ing location in India.
The town also takes great pride in owning Asia’s largest and
world’s second largest cable car project called Gulmarg Gondola. It connects
Gulmarg with Aparwath Mountain, from where one can ski down on a long
snow-trail. Shark Fin is another brilliant place for powder skiing in the
town.
The ageless beauty of Gulmarg reflects the purity of nature.
This small yet magnificent town is haven for the adventure seekers and a
paradise for nature lovers.
Gulmarg charms you with something new to offer in every
season. In spring there is a dash of colour and the valley is full of
forget-me-nots, buttercups and blue bells. Autumn brings with it hues of yellow
and brown and in winter, all is calm white.
A picture perfect landscape, sprawling valleys, beautiful
snow capped sky high mountains, serene lakes and lovely people
describe Gulmarg at its best.
The best time to visit Gulmarg for sightseeing, is between
May and September. The best time for skiing and other winter sports, is from
November to February.
How to reach
By Air
The nearest airport to Gulmarg is in Srinagar which is 56
kilometres away. It is a domestic airport and is well connected to major cities
in India by regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar. Outside the
airport, you can hire a prepaid cab which will cost you around Rs. 1500
one-way. You can also hire a shared taxi which will cost less.
By Bus
Gulmarg is well-connected with regular bus services from
Srinagar, Sonmarg and other neighbouring towns in Kashmir. You can choose from
regular, deluxe and luxury buses operated by both government and private
companies.
By Train
Jammu is the nearest railway station, at a distance of 290
kilometres. Jammu railway station is well connected to the most of the
railheads in major Indian cities. Some of the popular trains are Jammu
Rajdhani, Himgiri Express, Swarak Express, Andaman Express and Himsagar Express
which connects the farthest railhead in Trivandrum city.
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