Gulmarg means "the meadow of flowers' and truly the state is blessed by Mother Nature. Though, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hill stations in India, it also offers many opportunities to adventure seekers. Consider spending your next holidays at Gulmarg, and enjoy skiing, on its high slopes and trekking through its green hills with Adventure Tours of India.

Gulmarg is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir and stands at a height of 2,730 meters above sea level. It is about 57 kms from Srinagar, the capital city. Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes embezzled with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favorite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter.

Tourist Attractions of Gulmarg

Khilanmarg
A 40-minute travel through valleys of wild flowers from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg offers a breathtaking view of the majestic peaks with their reflections in Wular and other lakes.

Alpather Lake
Streaks of floating ice in this triangular lake, nestled in a hollow under the shadow of Apharwat Mountain are a visual delight. A well-graded pony track joins Apharwat Ridge with Gulmarg.

Ningle Nallah
Flowing from the snow bed, the nallah springs from near the Apharwat Ridge, cutting through thick pine forests along the way.

Baba Reshi
Baba Reshi is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Gulmarg. Surrounded by a courtyard of carved deodar, the shrine of the saint, Baba Reshi, is linked to Tangmarg and Gulmarg by roads. The latticework shutters here provide a glimpse of old architecture

Adventure Sports in Gulmarg

Golf Courses

Gulmarg also has one of the world's highest green golf courses, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. For the would-be golfer, there are golf sets on hire, pros to instruct one in the game, and temporary memberships. Naturally, these facilities are available to players as well, except that serious golfers usually carry their sets along.

Skiing & Heli skiing

Come December, and the verdant green slopes of Gulmarg are blanketed with snow, forming some of the finest natural slopes for ski runs of all levels. It is during this time that Gulmarg acquires a new persona the countrys premier skiing resort. Gulmarg is the ultimate beginners ski resort. Instructors & skiing equipments are available on hire. Among the multitudes of slopes, there are a few which are service d by ski lifts.

The longest ski run in Gulmarg is provided by the Gondola Cable Car lift, where skiers can swoosh down the slopes from the height of 2,213m. The slopes in Gulmarg varying between 8,700 and 10,500 feet make the ski runs the highest in India . It is noteworthy that Gulmarg is the only heli-skiing resort in Asia . The skiing season at Gulmarg is from November to February.

Gondola Lift

For a fun filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg's newly constructed Gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through pine clad slopes, is exhilarating.

Nearby Tourist Attractions: Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Kargil, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam.