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Overview An equally popular destination in winter, it is coated with a
blanket of thick, soft snow, turning its gentle slopes into some of
the finest ski slopes. Surrounded by crests of white, the air seems
to sparkle against the ice as skiers flash past in the hush of the
snow. The resort has one T-Bar Lift, three modern ski lifts and a
chair lift. The beginner's slope makes learning easy, with perfect
snow conditions and a gentle gradient. Trained instructors are
available and equipment can be hired. Skating, curling, and ski
bobbing are some of the activities offered. A cable car, takes
tourists up to Kongdori.
Gulmarg's international lush green golf course is the highest in the
world. Equipment is available on hire for the visitor allured by the
golf greens here. Gulmarg was once an important trekking base and
the Gulmarg-Khilanmarg-Apharwat-Alpather is still a great trek.
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Landmarks : Khilanmarg Alpather Lake  Ningle Nallah (8 km) Lienmarg Ferozepur Nallah Baba Reshi Accommodation How to Get There Compiled by Puneet Sachdeva |
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indeed for this idyllic
flower-laden meadow at an altitude of 2,730 metres, in Baramulla
district. Situated at a distance of 51 km from Srinagar, it is a
saucer-shaped bowl overhanging the main valley of Kashmir. The
towering peaks above the meadow are covered with dense forests of
tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees, all vying with each
other to touch the azure skies. A clear day offers some breathtaking
views from Gulmarg : fields of rice; clusters of walnut, pear and
mulberry; meadows, ridges and forests that lead to the snow slopes
of Khilanmarg; the majestic Nanga Parbat peak over a 100 km away.
The road encircles Gulmarg and provides scenic views of the massifs
of Nanga Parbat, Harmukh, the rugged slopes of Ferozepur, Sunset
Peak and Apharwat Ridge.