Gulmarg
City Guide
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.
How to Reach ?
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 ?
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.
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