Gulmarg
The old name of Gulmarg was “Gaurimarg”, named after Lord Shiva’s wife. Yousuf Shah Chak changed its name to Gulmarg (land of roses).
Meadows at the base of the hills
Government Guest house
Gulmarg Gondolas
The peaks at an altitude of 3950 m can be accessed by ski lifts (Aerial Gondolas), which were inaugurated by the Chief Minister on 25 December, 2004. This is the highest cable car project in Asia.
Phase 1 : Gulmarg to Kungdoor – Cost INR 300
Phase 2 : Kungdoor to Aparwath – Cost INR 500
Gondolas
The entire hill is guarded by the army at all times.
Afarwat Peak
Gulmarg has the highest green golf course in the world. There are a few places of religious importance within a 20 km radius including Baba Reshi, Haji Murad at Kreeri and Tangmarg.
It does not have any permanent residents. Everyone except for the hotel guests/employees are required to leave the village by sunset, due to a curfew imposed by the army in 1990.
Sledges
Outside the Gondola stop
View from the Gondola stop
Snowcapped mountains
Snowcapped mountains
Srinagar to Gulmarg
A well managed road connects from Srinagar to Gulmarg.
Distance : 34 miles (1 hour 22 minutes)
Other attractions
- Khilanmarg
- Ziarat of Baba Reshi
- Gulmarg Biosphere Reserves
- Tangmarg
- Drang
- Alpather Lake (Frozen Lake)
Beauty at its Best In Gulmarg.
After seeing these pics there is no doubt that Switzerland have some competition in India too, but the condition in Kashmir has made it away from common man.
I loved your pics, by the way what time they were clicked ?
Hi Abhishek,
Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, Gulmarg is pretty good. But we did a day trip from Srinagar.
The next time we go there, we’d like to stay there for a day or 2.
These were clicked in June 2010 (between 11 and 3).
Cheers!
Stunning pics!!!
What beauty… so surreal!
Would definitely like to be there some day!
Hi Arti,
Welcome to 10YI !
Your blog has a lot of info … We are currently in Kerala.
Will go through your blog to see if you have anything for South India.
Cheers and Safe Travels!
Spectacular!…lucky you!
Hi Nalini,
Thanks for stopping.
I just wish the weather was a tad better that day – It was raining throughout the day.
Cheers,
Madhu
Wonderful pictures 🙂
The one’s with the snow are simply amazing!!
Hi Vyankatesh,
Thanks for stopping by …
It was snowing a bit the morning we got there – hence there was a lot of fresh snow.
But it would keep switching between rain and snow, which was making the paths slushy.
I checked your blog out … nice articles … liked the latest one on Wayne Rooney.
Cheers!
Truely gulmerg is a place of dreams.great clicks.
Beautiful photographs of the landscape in Gulmarg…kudos, now i am tempted to use your link….
LOL … you are more than welcome to ink this one to your blog.
cheers,
Madhu