Gulmarg
The
meadow of Flowers is a world famous tourist spot in the Baramulla
Distt of Kashmir. The altitude of Gulmarg is 2730 meters. surrounded
by dense forests of tall conifers ,Gulmarg is known for unparalled
beauty nad is rated as one of the matchless tourist spots of
the world.It is famous for Golf hikes and boasts of a beautiful
highland golf course. It is premier resort for winter sports
in the country.
Gulmarg is in Baramula Distt and is 57Kms from Srinagar District
.The nearest Airport in Badgam Distt. The nearest Rail Head
is at Jammu . The journey from Srinagar to Gulmarg takes approx.
2 hours in bus and may take short time by chartered conveyance.
The road to gulmarg is very beautiful and is lined with poplar
trees all through. All sorts of transport is available to Gulmarg
from Srinagar bus stand at Batmallo and from various tour and
travel opeartors at the prices fixed.
Gulmarg boasts of a number of Hotels of various standards which
offer good accomodation and meals. Hotels of International standards
are also available. JKTDC has huts on the offer at Gulmarg and
all these properties require advance booking from Srinagar when
the season is on. Assistance for booking accomodation can be
had from the booking manager at Tourist reception centre Srinagar.
The accomodation available there suits all budgets.
Gulmarg
offers a beautiful Golf Course where equipment is also available
on hire.
A
Cable Car is also installed which is great hit with tourists.
Trek
to Alpather Lake can be undertaken which is lake 13 Kms away
from Gulamrg.
There
is another spot called Khilanmarg which offers view of the Himalayan
peaks .
Gulmarg-Khilanmarg-Apharwat-Alpather
is one of the important trekking routes.
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