Landmarks :
Outer Circular Walk
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.
Khilanmarg
A 40-minute journey through valleys of wild flowers from Gulmarg to
Khilanmarg offers a breathtaking view of the majestic peaks with
their reflections in Wular and other lakes.
Alpather Lake
Streaks of floating ice in this triangular lake, nestled in a hollow
under the shadow of Apharwat mountain are a visual delight. A
well-graded pony track joins Apharwat Ridge with Gulmarg.
Ningle Nallah (8 km)
Flowing from the snow bed, the nallah springs from near the Apharwat
Ridge, cutting through thick pine forests along the way.
Lienmarg
This grassy meadow offers excellent camping sites.
Ferozepur Nallah
On the banks of this rushing stream is a popular tourist spot called
Waters Meet.
Baba Reshi
Surrounded by a courtyard of carved deodar, the shrine of the saint,
Baba Reshi, is linked to Tangmarg and Gulmarg by a motorable road.
The latticework shutters here provide a glimpse of old architecture.
Accommodation
Gulmarg's hotels offer accommodation and meals to suit all budgets.
A luxurious chalet-type hotel is available. JKTDC has huts on offer
at Gulmarg. All these properties require advance booking from
Srinagar. For bookings, contact: Booking Manager, Tourist Reception
Centre, Srinagar.
How to Get There
Air : The nearest airport to Gulmarg is in Badgam district.
Rail : The Jammu railway station is the closest in the vicinity.
Road :Gulmarg is a two-hour bus journey from Srinagar. Various modes of
transport including chartered conveyance are available from Srinagar
bus stand at Batmallo. The journey from Tangmarg can also be
undertaken on ponies.
Compiled by Puneet Sachdeva
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.
