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GULMARG TOURIST PLACES

Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, can rightly be called the crown of Kashmir. An ideal picnic spot, Gulmarg is always fun to visit. Taking its pride of place is the Gulmarg Gondola, which is Asia's largest cable car project. Adorned with many spectacles of nature, Gulmarg receives visitors with open arms. As winterapproaches, Gulmarg converts into an idyllic skiing resort. Apparwath, Kongdori and Shark Fin, which offer good opportunity for powder skiing are some important tourist places in Gulmarg. The sacred shrine of Baba Reshi is another attraction in Gulmarg and is also an important part of Jammu & Kashmir tourism.

Things to do in Gulmarg
Gulmarg, like most of the other famous tourist attractions in Kashmir, is renowned for paradise-like beauty and heavenly landscape which is dotted with lakes, meadows & streams.
As a famous tourist destination in Kashmir, it offers ample opportunities for sightseeing, adventure & relaxation, both for those on a family holiday or enjoy a romantic vacation.
You can enjoy sightseeing in Gulmarg at Khilanmarg & Tangmarg, visit & enjoy a game of golf at 18 hole golf course, take a spiritual tour by visiting Baba Reshi Shrine & St. Mary’s Church & try trout fishing at Ferozepur Nallah.
A holiday in Gulmarg is incomplete without enjoying a Gondola car ride, the second highest & second longest cable car in the world which takes you almost up to the peak of Mt. Apharwat.

Tourist Attraction

Gulmarg Gondola
Asia's largest and highest and world’s second-largest and second highest cable car project, Gulmarg Gondola is the top attraction in Gulmarg. In fact, a Gulmarg tour without a ride on the popular cable car is considered incomplete. This must-do activity in Gulmarg is perfect for family vacationers, romantic couples as well as adventurers seeking to get to the top the mountain for the best skiing experience (in winter). The scenic views of mountains and valley during the cable car ride are also unforgettable and unmatched. The gondola can ferry 6 people at a time and 600 people per hour.

Gondola Cable Car Riding Levels
The cable car ride takes place in two levels/stages.

Phase I: from the Gulmarg resort to Kongdori Station (2600 m) in the bowl-shaped Kongdori Valley which takes 9 minutes to reach.

Phase II: from Kongdori Station to Kongdori Mountain (3747 m), the shoulder of Apharwat Peak which takes 12 minutes

Gulmarg Golf Course
Sprawling 7,505 yards, the Gulmarg Golf Club is a clear indication of how Golf has become a way of life in Gulmarg. Reckoned to be the longest course in India, the Gulmarg Golf Club is a feather to the cap of Jammu & Kashmir tourism. Golfing at the 18-hole Gulmarg Golf course is truly an enthralling experience earning it the pride of being one of the best tourist places to visit in Gulmarg. Nestled amidst the spectacle of alpine mountains, fringed by rivulets, ponds and streams and adorned with multi-hued flowers, this eminent golf course is a delight for visitors and locals alike.

Skiing
Gulmarg is reckoned as the finest bowl for powder skiing. Located on the backside of lofty Mount Apharwat, Shark Fin provides skiers the opportunity to rip apart the snow and sway through an immaculate steep slope. It is directly visible from the top of Apharwat mountain peak and thus has become quite popular Gulmarg tourist place to visit

Apparwath
The lofty Apparwath Mountain, glorifying the land of Gulmarg, is the longest ski slope in Asia. The soft snow bed, the alpenglow and the grand scale of resplendent beautycome to life at Gulmarg. It Apparwath not only rejoices with the onrush of scenery, but it celebrates the share of fame that nature has endowed on it. At an elevation of 3,980 m above sea level andaway from everyday drudgery, Apparwath instigates excitement and awe. The gleaming pride of Jammu & Kashmir and a skier's paradise, it is one of the best Gulmarg tourist places to visit . Pristine landscape, enthralling ambiance and the tinge of the impeccable beauty that Kashmir is famed for increases the importance of Apparwath.

Baba Reshi Shrine
The mausoleum of Baba Payamuddin (Pam Din) is dubbed as Baba Reshi. Located in Baramullah district in Rambodh Village, the shrine is revered highly by Muslims and Hindus alike. Anointed by Baba Zainuddin Rishi (disciple of Saint Nooruddin), Baba Reshi moved to Rambodh and performed miracles, helped people and preached Islam.
A Daan (fire place) was constructed by the saint in the village, which is reckoned to fulfill the wishes of people. The shrine of Baba Reshi has become a popular Gulmarg tourist place to visit and is thronged by visitors throughout the year. Jammu & Kashmir tourism department also recognizes this holy shrine as a vital attraction of the valley of Kashmir.

How to Reach Gulmarg?
By Air : The nearest airport to Gulmarg is situated in Srinagar. From Srinagar, one has to book a cab to reach Gulmarg, which will take around an hour and a half.

By Rail : Jammu Tawi, located at a distance of almost 290 kilometers, is the nearest railway station to Gulmarg which is well connected to most of the other major railway stations in India.

By Bus : Tourists can reach Gulmarg by road by boarding a flight to Srinagar and then booking a cab to reach Gulmarg via the Srinagar-Tangmarg road, which is almost a 51 kilometers drive.