Gulmarg Tourism
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:
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.
