Gulmarg Overview

Gulmarg is a beautiful town in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. This place is located at a very high altitude above sea level. Gulmarg has Himalayan mountains, amazing flowers, trees, valleys, and more. This tourist spot attracts a large number of tourists every year. It is the highest ski resort present in India. You can also do various activities like mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding, tracking, etc. Here, we will discuss the famous places in Gulmarg and the ropeway. 

Gulmarg height

Gulmarg is located at the height of 2730 feet above sea level. This place is located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. This place gives a stunning view of the peaks and forests around Gulmarg. The high altitude of Gulmarg makes it suitable for various winter sports activities, and mid-December to mid-April is the ideal time to explore this place. During these months, you will find the whole area covered with snow. Because of its impressive height, various trekking routes are also available. These trekking routes provide excellent views of the valleys. 

Some of the most famous trekking routes are the Khilanmarg trek, the Gulmarg to tosa maidan trek, and much more. 

Paragliding is also one of the most famous activities that can be done in Gulmarg. Visit Gulmarg during the summer months if you want to go Paragliding. Summertime is suitable for this activity.

 So, Gulmarg is one of the most famous destinations because of its amazing height. This place is a must-visit place for anyone going on a KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE.

Gulmarg flowers

Gulmarg is best known for its colorful flowers. These beautiful flowers attract tourists throughout the year to this place. One of the most popular flowers present at this place is Blue poppies. This flower is literally one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. You will find this flower at 10000 feet above sea level. 
Along with blue poppies, you will find various other flowers like forget-me-nots, buttercups, daisies, etc. 

The best time to explore Gulmarg's fantastic flowers is between March to June. 

Various amazing meadows are also present here. These meadows are covered with beautiful flowers. Khilanmarg meadow is one of the most famous meadows with various beautiful flowers. 

So, along with amazing valleys, mountains, and snow, Gulmarg is also famous for rare flowers. If you love natural beauty, you should keep this place as one of the places to visit in Gulmarg.

The places to visit in Gulmarg

Gulmarg is one of the most famous places to visit while planning a trip to Kashmir. There are various places that you should go and explore. The famous places to visit at this tourist spot are-

1. Gondola ride

The second highest cable car in the world is the Gondola ride. This cable car ride is present at the height of over 13000 feet. If you go for this right, you will get amazing views of the Himalayan mountains also. Gondola has two stages of this ride, and the visitors can easily choose whether to go for only one step or both stages also as per their preference. So, if you are planning a trip to Kashmir, keep the Gondola ride a must-to-do activity for you and your family. 

2. Golf Course

The old Coast is located at the height of 8690 feet above sea level. This golf course provides a stunning view of the Himalayan region. If you want to visit this place, you should plan a trip between May to November. 

3. Baba Reshi Shrine

One of the most famous pilgrim sites in Kashmir is Baba Reshi Shrine. This Shrine is present at a distance of 12 km from Gulmarg. A very pure traditional architecture is followed while constructing this Shrine. 

4. Khilanmarg

This is one of the most famous valleys present in Gulmarg. Khilanmarg is a popular destination for tourists during the winter. The valley has an amazing view of the mountain range and green grasses. Khilanmarg is one of the most famous tourist destinations. A slope of 600 m is present from Khilanmarg to Gulmarg. This place has become a famous skiing destination for tourists. So, if you are going for a KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE, visit this place also.

5. Afarwat Peak

Afarwat Peak is one of the most famous peaks, and this pace is very close to the LOC (Line of control) with Pakistan. The summit is covered with snow, and this place is again one of the most visited places in Gulmarg. 

6. Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve

This Biosphere reserve is a place for many flora and fauna. Thus, various unknown types of species are also present in this reserve. Along with unknown species, various endangered species are also present here. Musk deer is one of the most endangered species, and you will find this animal in this reserve. Various other animals in this reserve are- Panther, brown beer, red foxes, etc. 

Gulmarg ropeway

Gulmarg ropeway is one of the most famous places to visit in Gulmarg. Cable car facilities are provided here. This ropeway facility was started in the year 1998. Two phases are provided in the ropeway. The first phase takes 10 minutes. It will provide a tour from Gulmarg to Kongdoori. For the second phase, the total time taken is 12 minutes overall. The second phase covers a tour from Kongdoori to Apharwat Mountain.