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 Gulmarg
is 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.The
meadow of Flowers is a world
famous tourist spot in the
Baramulla Distt of Kashmir. The
altitude of Gulmarg is 2730
meters.
How to
Reach
Gulmarg is in Baramula Distt and
is 57Kms from Srinagar District
.The nearest Airport in Badgam
Distt.This Airport is connected
with major cities of country.
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.
Where
to Stay
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.
Recreational Activities
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Gulmarg offers a beautiful Golf
Course where equipment is also
available on hire.
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A Cable Car(Gandola) is also
installed which is great hit
with tourists and it takes
tourists upto Kongdori.
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Trek to Alpather Lake can be
undertaken which is lake 13 Kms
away from Gulamrg. This lake
remains frozen even in June
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There is another spot called
Khilanmarg which offers
unparalled view of the Himalayan
peaks .
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The famous shrine of Baba Reshi
is also located near Gul Marg
noted muslim saint who is
revered by all faiths.
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Gulmarg-Khilanmarg-Apharwat-Alpather
is one of the important trekking
routes.
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