Gulmarg Tourism

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is located at a height of 8950 ft above sea level and hence is one of the best places for skiing in India. Gulmarg is a wonderful hill station and a popular skiing destination in Jammu and Kashmir. There are many places to visit in Gulmarg but Gulmarg Gondola and Biosphere Reserve are the main attractions for its visitors. People from various parts of the world come and stay at these Gulmarg skiing resorts.

The distance between Srinagar to Gulmarg by road is around 47 km. Get all the information you need to know about Gulmarg tourism like top tourist attractions, best time to visit, travel guide, best way to reach & more with our exclusive tour packages for Gulmarg that come at the best deals.

Top Places to Visit in Gulmarg

Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola is the prime attraction in Gulmarg as it is the world’s second-highest and second-longest cable car. Your Gulmarg tour is incomplete without a ride through these cable cars which take you to the skiing point. These rides are divided into three phases and you can choose accordingly. You will witness the enchanting beauty of the surroundings covered by a blanket of snow. At the top, you can enjoy skiing events at Mary Shoulder.

Alpather Lake
Alpather Lake is situated at an altitude of 14400 ft at the bottom of Apharwat Twin Peaks. Aplather Lake is at the top of Gulmarg tourism due to the serene beauty of the surroundings. The lake is located amidst the heavenly snow-crowned mountains, beautiful wildflowers and green meadows. Tourists can also witness ducks walking over the frozen lake during winters.

Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve or Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the top places to visit near Srinagar. This Sanctuary is spread across 180 sq km and is home to several wildlife species. Tourists can get to see unique flora like Cedrus Deodara, Pinus Griffithii, Abies Pindrow, Aesculus Indica and more. In terms of fauna, there are Hangul, Leopard, Brown Bear, Black Bear, Musk Deer and Red Fox to captivate you. Birds like Koklas, Griffon Vulture, Kashmir Roller, Monal, Snow Cock, Blue Rock Pigeon, etc are also seen here.

Some more places to visit in Gulmarg

Baba Reshi Shrine
Also famously known as Ziyarat Baba Reshi Sahib is a tomb shrine of a famous Muslim saint, Baba Payam-Uddin. Baba Payam-Uddin was Kashmir king, Zain-ul-Abidin former courtier in the 1400s. Devotees from all across the country come here and pray for granting the boons. This shrine is well-known for granting boons to its devotees.

Ningle Nallah
Ningle Nallah is located 8 km from Gulmarg and is a popular picnic spot. It originates at Allaptri Naag and runs through the gorgeous Wagoora and Kalantara villages. The best way to reach Ningle Nallah is to start a trek early in the morning.
The best time to explore Ningle Nallah is during the daytime and return back to Gulmarg before the sunset. Tourists can also opt to camp along the stream of the river by setting a camp by themselves. Tourists can get a 360-degree picturesque view of the snow-capped mountains and lush green pastures surrounding Ningle Nallah.

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