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Apharwat Peak

Situated at a height of 4200 metres above the mean sea level, Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg is one of the most breathtaking places. Remotely positioned near LOC with Pakistan, the region receives heavy rainfall and is covered in snow for most of the year. Apharwat Peak is where winter sports in Gulmarg takes place. Imbued with snow-clad mountains and surrounded by pearly white meadows, the area is a perfect honeymoon destination and the most picturesque tourist spot in Srinagar. Read More

Children's Park, Gulmarg

Children’s Park in Gulmarg sprawls over acres of land amidst breathtaking conifers, floating clouds and spectacular hills. With a vast number and variety of rides ranging from a toy train to car rides, buggy rides, and several slides and swings; the garden is sure to please your kids. While the young ones are busy enjoying the rides and the swings, you can hire a pony and take a little stroll around.

Gulmarg is not a shopping destination and doesn't offer as much as Srinagar. However, there are always souvenirs to buy. Some of the things to buy in Gulmarg include Pashmina shawls, walnut products, dry fruits, silk carpets, papier-mache souvenirs and stone jewellery. For shopping in Gulmarg, head to any of these markets - Mr. Khan’s Tailor Shop, Ladakh Art Palace, Haji Akbar Cloth House, Faiz Shawls, The Main Market, Top Choice and Shahab Textiles.It is highly recommended, to head to Srinagar, nearby, for your shopping spree, for a more enjoyable shopping experience. Read More

Ferozepur Nallah is another beautiful mountain stream flowing through the valleys between the beautiful Chinamarg and Nurpur Pass in the heavenly hill town of Gulmarg. Graced with bounteous natural bliss and boasting of extreme tranquillity, Ferozepur Nallah is an ideal spot for a lakeside picnic, a romantic getaway or just a leisure vacation The freshwater lake flows with sparkling water which is perfectly good for drinking; besides it provides plenty of opportunities for trout fishing. Located at a distance of 5 kms from Gulmarg, Ferozepur Nallah is the base camp for Tosamaidan Trek. Also known as Shinmahinyu, the streamside provides a spectacular panoramic vista of the ethereal landscape. Read More

Famed as the highest 18 hole golf course in the world, the Gulmarg Golf Course is also the longest in India. Situated at an altitude of 8700 feet above sea level, this place was used to play golf by Britishers since 1911 and the golf course was inaugurated formally in 2011. The golf course is very beautiful and consists of a meadow with various varieties of beautiful and rare species of flowers. The flowers are in full bloom during the months of June to September. It was designed by the legendary golfer and course designer, Peter Thomson, and has hosted several national and international golf tournaments. The course is open to both locals and tourists, and offers stunning views, a well-maintained course, and a range of facilities, including a club house and pro shop. Visitors are allowed to take their cars inside for a ride and enjoy a ride in one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Read More

The Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve is a protected reserve situated 48 km from Srinagar. It is known for housing many exotic and rare species including musk deer, snow leopard, etc. The reserve boasts of its rich avifauna population which are a beautiful sight during the months of migration.

Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world and the prime attraction Gulmarg is known for. Divided into two phases, it ferries almost 600 people per hour to and from the Apharwat Mountain, which is where most of the winter sports happen in Gulmarg. Phase 1 of Gulmarg Gondola ferries people from Gulmarg Resort to Kongdoori Station (middle station). It starts at 2,990 m and has a vertical rise of 400 m. Every hour it ferries 1500 people to the height of 3100 m from where several easy runs for skiing are accessible. Phase 2 of Gulmarg Gondola connects Kongdoori Mountain to Apharwat Peak. The cable car ascends 1,330 vertical metres to a height of nearly 4,000m and carries 600 people per hour. After arriving at the station, you can further have a 30 minutes trek to reach the mountaintop. From here the LOC or the Line of Control is visible. The Gulmarg Gondola affords a magnificent view of Nanda Devi, LOC, and Pir Panjal range. Apart from cherishing the beauty of Himalayan ranges, tourists can enjoy other activities like horse riding and snow skiing. Read More

Started in 2003 to encourage winter sports and tourism, Gulmar Snow Festival is a two-day long celebration organized every year by the tourism ministry. The aim is to attract tourists from all around the world and showcase the enchanting valleys through various sports and activities. The fest offers a bouquet of delights to its visitors by organizing snow sporting activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snow - sledging and ice skating. Besides this, cultural performances are organized by the Kashmiri folk artists for a divine experience of traditions in Kashmir. Local delicacies are offered to their visitors for those looking for a toothsome experience. The Gulmarg Snow Festival not only projects Gulmarg as a tourism hotspot but also brings together the lost traditions of this place. Read More

The Kanchenjunga Museum in Gulmarg has on display a modest exhibit of modern warfare & mountaineering equipment and gears used by the Indian Army in the mountains. Developed initially as a High-Altitude Warfare School, the museum was set up to commemorate 1997's first summit of Indian Army to Kanchenjunga. Since then, other expeditions like first successful Everest expedition of 2001 have been given a due place here.

The Maharani Temple of Gulmarg is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and lies on a small hillock which is visible from all corners of the town. It looks striking with its red roof against the green meadows. Also known as the Rani Temple or Mohineshwar Shivalaya, it is popular as the spot where the famous Bollywood song "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar" was shot. The Maharani Temple was built by Mohini Bai Sisodhia, wife of Maharaja Hari Singh in 1915. This temple belongs to the Dogra Kings of Jammu & Kashmir. Situated in the middle of Gulmarg, the Maharani temple is an example of religions intertwined with a Muslim priest performing rituals in the temple. Read More