Famous for its skiing options and ropeway the hill station of Gulmarg has always caught the fancy of tourist who come to feel warmth of hospitality in the snow capped hills.
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TutorialsGulmarg Hill Station
Gulmarg, a hill station in Baramulla district in the Indian state of Jammu and
Kashmir is one of the highly coveted summer destinations in India. With an
average altitude of 2,690 meters the hill station encircled by a pine canopied
Pir Panjal range of mountains is a destination that appeals the imagination of
even a jaded travelers. Like several other hill stations, Gulmarg too, was
discovered under British rule in India in 1927. Once known as Gaurimarg, the
place renamed as 'Gulmarg', meaning path of roses, by Sultan Yusuf Shah in the
16th century.
The city of Gulmarg is also called the key locations for winter sports in India
and it is rated among one of the best skiing destinations in Asia. The city has
added one more feather to its crown in the form of 'Gulmarg Gondola,' the
highest ropeway in the world. Gondola is one of the major attractions in Gulmarg
as it offers panoramic views of the picturesque hills. Gulmarg Gondola has been
developed as a joint effort between Jammu and Kashmir government and French
company Pomagalski. This initiative of Gulmarg tourism has earned it numerous
visitors.
Apart from Gondola and skiing there are other tourist attractions in Gulmarg
that includes Alpather Lake, Khilanmarg, Gulmarg Gold Golf, Baba Reshi Shrine,
Maharani Temple, St Marys church and others.
There is a piece of advices here, the temperature remains low during most parts
of the year so don't forget to pack woolen clothes while making a trip to
Gulmarg. The nearest airport is Srinagar from where you can hire a taxi for
Gulmarg. There are a host of accommodations in Gulmarg to cater to the tourists.
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