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goutammitra Says: Though Kashmir is a rich tourist state among other Indian states but very very rural in nature! Gulmarg is also no exception. The rural womenfolk still have to work had for fuel. We came across many women collecting and carrying fire wood at many places. But they seem to be...
goutammitra Says: Please keep your cameras ready to capture the breathtaking beauty of Gulmarg. As you keep on climbing the beauty of Gulmarg unfurled every moment, which you will surely like to cherish later on. Please take as many pictures as possible as you may not come again to this...
goutammitra Says: Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir is the world's second highest operating cable car since the closure in 2008 of the Mérida cable car in Venezuela.Visit to Gulmarg without a Gondola ride is just incomplete. It takes you to the views of breathtaking beauty of...
goutammitra Says: I shall strongly recommend all my friends to get at least one Pony ride as there are 20000 Ponies and Horses in Gulmarg, whose livelihood is directly dependent on tourists. These days the road goes up to all the hotels and up to the Gondola Station. Most of the vehicles are...
The Beautiful Landscape of Gulmarg III
goutammitra Says: The beauty of Gulmarg changes every hour. On a bright day, you will be enchanted with it's changing beauty every hour. We were mesmerised by the sheer changing beauty of the place the few hours we spent there. I am putting this at things to do, as this area is so beautiful...
Enjoy the Beauty & snow at Gulmarg II
goutammitra Says: Here are some beautiful pictures of Gulmarg. There are many beautiful spots, just watch out next tips.
Enjoy the Beauty & snow at Gulmarg
goutammitra Says: Gulmarg is visited throughout the year. During winter months November to April , you get snow , light to heavy including snow fall. We visited on 26th November'11, we were told only a few days back it was full of snow till the entry point then it melted. We could not make it...
Religious attractions at Gulmarg
victorwkf Says: Although Gulmarg is a small town, there are a few religious attractions here as follows:St Mary's Church: The 110-year-old St Mary’s Church in Gulmarg was built during the British colonial rule and given a new look in 2003 with a renovated façade and the first Christmas mass...
Sherperd huts on the slopes of Afarwat Mountains
victorwkf Says: When you are taking the cable car from Gulmarg up to the Afarwat Mountains, you will see the sheperd huts on the slopes of the Afarwat Mountains. These huts act as temporary shelters for the nomadic sheperds of this region.If you want a closer look at the huts, there are...
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1 Review and 132 Opinions cottages, suites or rooms available. Very warm and comfortable with fire places. however the...
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There is not much options for eating in Gulmarg.. If you are a day visitor you can try the one off hotel restaurants but the one closest to the touristy spot would be Yamberzal(right at the entry point of Gulmarg) or Hilltop(next to the gondola)
I was told that Pine Palace's food is among the better ones.. But I was disappointed. Maybe their Kashmiri food would have been somethign to try, but I am not too fond of lamb so didnt give it a try.
On an average eatering in Gulmarg is pricey compared to the rest f Kashmir.. specially Srinagar. There are some veggie options but not too many.
Favorite Dish: Nothign quite worth recommending
Written Jun 2, 2007
Address: Pine Palace is close to gondola
Cable car up to Afarwat Mountains
victorwkf Says: The fastest way up the Afarwat Mountains from Gulmarg is by the cable cars (also called the gondola). The cable car station is conveniently located in a central location at Gulmarg (anyway, the town is rather small) and the operation starts at 9am daily.The fare per round...
Transportation from Srinagar to Gulmarg
victorwkf Says: In order to reach Gulmar, you must first arrive at Srinagar by plane. Please visit the transportation section of my VT Srinagar page for more information on this aspect.Once you are at Srinagar, it takes about 2 hours drive (via 4 wheel drive vehicle) to reach Gulmarg...
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Gulmarg is a very small town with very limited availability of the goods. The Bazaar is elaborate you can buy woolens, shoes or Kashmiri handicrafts though the choice may not be as good as Srinagar! Why not give it a try . I saw leather jackets being sold for Rs2000/- ( US$40). Please do bargain for anything.
What to pay: Please bargain as much as possible. Bargain is demand of the day!
Written Jan 10, 2012
Ski in the Restricted area only
goutammitra Says: While JK Tourism ensures all possible safety for the tourists, they have very limited arrangement for rescue operation for skier at higher altitude of Khilanmarg. What they suggest that you Ski around the earmarked area only as off-piste Skiing is not recommended. Please...
victorwkf Says: If you are going to Gulmarg in winter, the snow can be very thick and it is advisable to rent the rubber boots at a shop along the mountain slope as you make your way up the Afarwat Mountains to Gulmarg. The boot rental shop is very popular and your driver and guide will...
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The biggets tourist traps are the pony rides.. Simply avoid them unless u r a horse/pony freak or too obese to walk.
Unique Suggestions: The problem is the guys are not bad, its just that they pester a lot and one might pity that they wait all year for the tourists to earn their livelyhood. Make sure u clearly state where do you want to go otherwise they would take u opn a whole round with a mighty bill at the end.
Fun Alternatives: Just walk and enjoy the place.. its so green and inviting
Written Jun 2, 2007
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On the road from Srinagar to Gulmarg, you will pass by several villages as well as many farmlands with views of the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains on a clear day. The road from Srinagar to Gulmarg is on flat land for about 1.5 hours, followed by 30 minutes of going up the Afarwat Mountains before reaching Gulmarg. On the way up the mountains, there is a look-out pont with great views of the mountains and valley. Along the way, you will see military trucks, soldiers as well as colourful trucks and buses :)
Updated May 19, 2008
victorwkf Says: During the summer months, golf is a popular sports in Gulmarg. There is a big golf course in the centre of Gulmarg town, which claims to be the highest golf course in the world! During winter, this golf course becomes a popular place for skiing, snow sledging or simply...
victorwkf Says: If you like ice skating or ice hockey, there is a ice skating rink in the middle of Gulmarg town near to the cable car station.
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Favorite thing: One of my fondest memories are the very colourful vehicles, especially trucks and buses, on the way from Srinagar to Gulmarg as well as when we were in the city of Srinagar.
The vehicles can be very fast even though the roads are rather narrow, so it can be a hair-raising experience. The journey from Srinagar to Gulmarg is about 2 hours one way.
Updated May 19, 2008
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