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.

St. Marc Church -Built during the British rule, the 110 year old St. Mary Church was renovated in 2003. With the renovation the church got a new look and the first Christmas mass was held in 14 years. The 18th hole of Gulmarg Golf Club, downhill travel from St. Marys Church to the club house, […]

Khilanmarg – a small valley, Khilanmarg is about 6 km walk from the Gulmarg and is accessible by foot. Khilanmarg remains carpeted with beautiful flowers in the spring and offers a spectacular view of the Great Himalayan range and the Kashmir Valley.   Request A Customized Tour

Alpather lake- lies at a distance of 13 km from Gulmarg and beyond the khilanmarg. At the foot of twin 4,511 metre Apharwat peaks. A beautiful lake, Alpather lake remains frozen until mid-June and here you can see lumps of ice floating in its cold waters. Adventurous trekker can climb straight up the boulder-strewn slope […]