ABOUT GULMARG :

Gulmarg legendary beauty, prime location and
proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill
resorts in the country, in addition to Pahalgam and to some extend
Sonmarg in Kashmir. Welcome to Gulmarg the hill resort with magical
meadows and mountains. Then natural beauty of Gulmarg has attracted
tourists since long. In fact the hill resort of Gulmarg literally
means "the meadow of flowers". The snow-clad peaks and the lovely
landscapes of Gulmarg have provided background for several Bollywood
ventures. The slopes of Gulmarg make it Asia's only heli-skiing
resort. There are immense beauty and adventure activities that make
Gulmarg much more than a cool hill resort.
Location: 56-km South West of Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K.
Main Attractions: Alpather Lake, Golf Courses & Skiing
How to spend time/Attractions: Golf, Trekking, Cable Car ride,
Angling, Horse Riding, Skiing, Ice Skating, Photography, and Sledge
Ride.
Best Time to Visit: May to September, November to February
Places to Visit:
Golf Courses In Gulmarg - Nestled at an altitude of 2, 650, the hill
resort got the highest green golf course in the world. The layout of
the Golf course is quiet striking Golf Course was started by the
British who used Gulmarg as a holiday resort and then it was later
on opened to golf lovers in the year 1904. The golf course is
handled by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation.
Trekking - 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. Gulmarg trekking
provides an excellent base in the northern Pir Panjal Range. You can
view Nanga Parbat from several view points. You will find Pir Panjal
somewhat rounded when you will walk up its slopes.
SKI RESORT :
Ski in Gulmarg - a wonderful combination of incredible
Curry powder skiing and the unique Hospitable Kashmiri culture -
Which Makes it one of the world’s Most Adventurous & Memorable
skiing experience one can ever have.
GONDOLA (CABLE CAR) :

Gulmarg has been the premier spot for Ski
lovers, with good snow conditions from December to April .Modern
facilities such as T bars, ski lifts, chair cable cars and ropeways
are also available.
Helisking is also possible at Gulmarg Skiing is done on open slope ,
off trail through the pine forests .Among the major facilities
available for skiing is the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car from Gulmarg
to the majestic heights of the Apaharwat mountains, to facilitate
the Ice hockey and Ice skating games are also played now at Gulmarg.