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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...
The Beautiful Landscape of Gulmarg
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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...
1 Review and 73 Opinions cottages, suites or rooms available. Very warm and comfortable with fire places. however the...
Pine Palace Resort restaurant: Not much good options
vickss Says: 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...
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...
goutammitra Says: 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/- (...
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...
vickss Says: The biggets tourist traps are the pony rides.. Simply avoid them unless u r a horse/pony freak or too obese to walk. 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....
On the way from Srinagar to Gulmarg
victorwkf Says: 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...
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.
Colourful vehicles on the way to Gulmarg
victorwkf Says: 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...
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In winter, the roads are generally blocked due to heavy snow. Hence, it is better you travel by train or by air
Q: Hi , We are a group of 10 people planning to travel in the month of March 2011 for 4days (1 Night in srinagar & 2 night in...
A: The best time to visit Gulmarg is during summers between April and June.And also November to February is the best time to visit for skiing.destinationtravels.in provides...
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Gulmarg - Kashmir Winter Wonderland
The alpine town of Gulmarg (meaning "The Meadow of Flowers") is one of the best winter resort and summer getaway in India. This small alpine town mainly caters to tourists and is located in the...
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My expectations from Gulmarg was matched to the dot by the amazing green landscape of the place. It appears like a huge green blanket spread over mounds which are spread all around like a desert. On 2...
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India's only Ski Resort: Gulmarg
Gulmarg has been India's only genuine Ski Resort since British period. There are other places in Himachal where Ski is possible but the Ski area in Gulmarg is about five KM long stretch at an altitude...
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Gulmarg, or meadow of flowers, is an apt term indeed for this idyllic flower-laden meadow at an altitude of 2,730 metres, in Baramulla district. Situated at a distance of 51 km from Srinagar, it is a...
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