Gulmarg - One of the most beautiful towns in the Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg or meadows of flowers. Gulmarg is located in the Baramulla district of Kashmir, at a distance of 56 kms from Srinagar and is close to Indo Pakistan Border- the summer capital of the state.
Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, the present name of town was given by Sultan Yusuf Shah in the 16th century. Gulmarg was also a favourite haunt of Mughal Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here.
Gulmarg is blessed by Mother Nature and it dotted with innumerable colorful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not’s and Buttercups. Surrounded by dense fir and deodar forests on three sides and the imposing snow-clad peaks.
Gulmarg has the world’s highest green golf course and the country’s premier ski resort.
Other Attractions a Cable Car (Gandola) is also installed which is great hit with tourists and it takes tourists upto Kongdori.
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