Gulmarg

Gulmarg ‘s legendary beauty , prime location and proximity to srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country . Originally called Gourimarg by shepherds , its present name was given in the 16th century by sultan yusuf shah ,who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers . Gulmarg was a favorites haunt of Emperor jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flower from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty –it also has the highest green golf course in the world , at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country ‘s premier ski resort in the winter . The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching there –road bordersed by rigid avenues of popular give over to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque villages . depending on the session ,nature ‘s colures could be the translucent green of spring ,summer s rich emerald ,or outumn , s golden hues ,when scarlet chillers festoon windows of village homes . after tangmarg ,the climb to gulmarg begins through fir –covered hillsides .at one point ,know simply as view point , travelers generally stop there vehicles for a few minute and look out a spectacle of snow –covered mountains ,almost within touching distance
Skiing Adventure –Gulmarg

Gulmarg is counted among the best skiing resort in India. Gulmarg also make good ski spot starters ,those who are new to skiing . ski enthusiasts can easily fined out oll required gear and equipments as well professional ski instructors in Gulmarg ,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 2,213,

Excursions – Gulmarg
Excursions from gulmarg is possible for tourist who want to spend more time .touriest can visit Gulmarg Biosphere Reserves , lacated 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 untilmid –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 kasmeer vally. After Tangmarg ,the climb to gulmarg begins through fir –covered hillsides . at one point ,know simply as view point ,travelers generally stop there vehicles for a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snow –covered mountains ,almost within touching distance.
Location : The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3 sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 m, 56-km south west of Srinagar.
Tourist Attractions : Gondola ride to Apharwat (cable car), Khilanmarg, Splendor of nature and Snowy Mountains.
Best Buys : Kashmiri shawls, kashmiri carpets, Tibetan handicraft items.
Best Hangouts : Khilanmarg, skiing, horse riding.
Best Activity : Gondola ride to Apharwat (cable car),
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Kargil, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam.
When to Visit : April and June
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