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Gulmarg Tourism

Sightseeing, adventure & spiritualism, Gulmarg offers the best of each.

Gulmarg Travel Guide

Gulmarg is a hiker's wonderland and highly regarded ski resort perched among the sharp Himalayan peaks. This small Kashmir town, home to just a few hundred permanent residents, is known for its scenic mountain trails, heli-skiing delights and the world's highest golf course. Gulmarg was once a favourite summer holiday destination for British soldiers stationed in India. Learn why as you trek around the photogenic Alapther Lake or hike the spell-bindingly vast Kashmir Valley. Bring a picnic to a serene spot along the Ningle or Ferozpore streams and see views of the mighty Nanga Parbat, one of the world's highest peaks. Experienced trekkers can challenge themselves with a multi-day hike up Mount Apharwat. This difficult walk is best traversed with a guide. At the summit, take in enthralling vistas from the roof of the world. Other summer activities include mountain biking, horseriding or spotting birds through Gulmarg's natural vistas. Fish at the river or work on your swing at the highest golf course in the world. See the views with ease from the Gulmarg Gondola. This two-stage cable car carries visitors from Gulmarg Station to the shoulder of Mount Apharwat, 12,959 feet (3,950 metres) above sea level. It is counted among the top tourist destinations of Kashmir because there are opportunities for camping, sightseeing, trekking, pilgrimage yatra, white water rafting and fishing. A family holiday to Pahalgam is very exciting and you can do a lot of things to make your vacation a fun filled one. You can spend time by the bank of the Lidder River & enjoy the blissful company of Mother Nature. Other places where you can see the awe inspiring beauty of Pahalgam are Aru & Betaab valleys along with Bainsaran, which are dotted with meadows, lakes & streams. Pahalgam is also popular as a spiritual destination for being the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which is undertaken by Hindu pilgrims during the months of June & August, and begins at a town called Chandanwari, located almost 16 kilometers from it. For adventure enthusiasts, Pahalgam is a haven as they can enjoy camping at Tarsar Lake, Lidderwat, Kolahoi Glacier & Panchtarni. An ultimate adrenaline rush awaits you with white water rafting at Lidder River, which is also famous for a fun filled activity like trout fishing. Get the most authentic information in this detailed Pahalgam travel guide before planning a trip, including how to reach, best time to visit, top tourist attractions & accommodation options. Plan a trip with Pahalgam tour packages offered by Gurez Valley Trekkers that are available at the best prices & deals.

About Best Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Gulmarg

In winter, this ride facilitates Gulmarg’s status as one of the continent’s best ski resorts with the fewest crowds. From Apharwat’s peak, ski hard for 10 to 15 minutes to the base and rest on the way back up. These steep slopes require some skiing experience. 

Adventurous skiers may like to try searching out unspoiled snowfalls on a heli-skiing trip, or take a guided run through backcountry powder. Amateurs can book lessons before trying more difficult slopes. 

Get to Gulmarg via a 2-hour bus or taxi ride from Srinagar. Aside from hotel pick-up and drop-off, Gulmarg is vehicle-free and must be traversed on foot. Ski season is between December and March.

Beyond Gulmarg, take daytrips to religious sites like Baba Reshi and Haji Murad, or try refreshing Kashmiri blends at local tea plantations.

Gondola Cable Car

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.
The cable car project is a joint venture of the Jammu and Kashmir government and French firm Pomagalski. The first phase of the ropeway was completed in 1998 and the second phase with 36 cabins and 18 towers was completed in a record time of two years and it opened for the public from 28 May 2005.
Shark Fin can be visited from sunrise to sunset all days of the week in the winter season between December and February.

Shark Fin in Gulmarg

Shark Fin is reckoned to be the finest bowl for powder skiing in Gulmarg. Located on the backside of the lofty Mount Apharwat, Shark Fin is primarily the slope for expert skiers. The main chute from the top of Shark Fin is between 45 and 60 degrees, which is indeed quite steep even by Ski Himalaya standards. The first few turns on Shark Fin are difficult but once the narrow chute is crossed, it becomes slightly less dangerous. Shark Fin offers a vertical drop of 300-meter. There are some tricky patches where the skier has to ride on the face between rocks and cliffs. Shark Fin is directly visible from the top of Apharwat mountain peak and thus has become quite a popular Gulmarg tourist place to visit. It unarguably quenches the thirst of adrenaline seekers by adding more thrill and adventure to Gulmarg skiing experience.

Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg

The lofty Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg is the longest ski slope in Asia and the major tourist attraction. With an altitude of 4390 m, Apharwat is the most eye-catching peaks in Gulmarg and the second phase of Gulmarg Gondola (cable car) connects it with Kongdori Valley. It takes 12 minutes by ropeway to reach this majestic peak which not only offers great skiing, sleighing, and snowboarding opportunity to adventure lovers but also excellent views to savour. The famous Ningle Nallah also originates from this popular place in Gulmarg and is a delight to see.
Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg
Gulmarg Golf Course

Gulmarg Golf Course

Famed to be the world’s highest green golf course, Gulmarg Golf Course is one of the top attractions for golf lovers in Jammu & Kashmir. Every year in a large number, golfers across the globe come to this place for golfing holidays. It is an 18-hole golf course that is nestled amidst the spectacle of alpine mountains. Gulmarg Golf Course is established on a beautiful meadow, which in summer season offers a chance to witness 16 types of blooming flowers. This is why, it is also reckoned to be one of the best summer golfing destinations in the world.
Gulmarg Golf Course was first established in the year 1911 by the British. Initially, it was a 6-hole golf course. Later, in 2011, the golf course was redesigned.

Baba Reshi Shrine in Gulmarg

The mausoleum of Baba Payamuddin (Pam Din) is a popular religious place near Gulmarg. 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 fulfil the wishes of people. The shrine of Baba Reshi has become a popular place to visit in Gulmarg and is thronged by visitors throughout the year. It is also recognized as one of the top holy shrines of the valley of Kashmir.

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