Gulmarg City Guide

Gulmarg literally means the “Meadow of Flowers”. It is picturesque hill town in India situated in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The town is very popular among travelers, vacationers and adventure & sport enthusiasts. The place is also a popular destination of honeymooning couples. Today Gulmarg is a premier hill resort of India appealing travelers and vacationers from all over the world. It is cradled in snow capped mountains of the Himalayas. The panoramic views of snow capped mountain peaks and meadows of flowers never fail to steal the hearts and grab the attentions of visitors. This postcard perfect hill town is not only a mountain hill resort but it is also the India’s premier ski resort in the winter. It is one of the finest ski resorts in the world. It has also highest green golf course in the world. It also has Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola.

Gulmarg can be easily accessed from Sri Nagar - the capital city of Kashmir. It is on about one hour drive from Srinagar. There are many hotels and resorts offering excellent accommodation to tourists. The peak season in Gulmarg starts between the months of December and April when the snow falls in.

Attractions in Gulmarg :-

• Gondola - a Scenic Hamlet in Gulmarg know for beautiful surroundings & cheerful ambiance.
• Skiing - Skiing and snow boarding are must enjoyable activities in Gulmarg.
• Golf - Gulmarg Gold Club.
• Trekking - Don’t forget to enjoy treks in trekking trails of Gulmarg.
• Alpather Lake - Calm, beautiful and a favorite picnic spot for tourists visiting Gulmarg.
• Cable Car - Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola.
• Khilanmarg - Offers mind-boggling scenic views of green forest & secluded valleys.
• St Mary’s Church - monument of the British Rule.
• Maharani Temple

How to Reach Gulmarg:-
By Air :-
To arrive in Gulmarg the nearest airport is at Srinagar 57 km away.

By Train :-
The nearest railway station to arrive in Gulmarg is Jammu. Jammu is well connected by Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities.

By Road :-
Gulmarg is well-linked with Srinagar with good metalled road. Srinagar is well-connected by roads with major cities of North India.