GULMARG
"BARAMULA"
CACHEMIRA AND JAMMU
"BARAMULA"
CACHEMIRA AND JAMMU
Gulmarg (Prairie of the Flowers) is a locality, mountain station, that is located about 52 kilometers from Srinagar and about 2,690 meters of altitude. It barely has a population of about 1000 people, and is practically and exclusively dedicated to tourism, especially winter sports.
TOURISM
In just 1 hour by car or bus you can get from Srinagar to Gulmarg. Buses reach Tangmarg in about 45 minutes. From Tangmarg, you can take a jeep to reach the Gulmarg mountain station in about 30 minutes. There are several controls where the identity of the people visiting the place is requested.
gulmarg hotel in winter
Arriving at the Pine Palace hotel in Gulmarg, trisb
A taxi from Srinagar can cost you about Rs 1,500 (2008), but if there is a lot of snow you will need to rent a taxi provided with chains or good wheels. You can also take a shared taxi for about 40 rupees per person from Buttmal to Tanmarg, and then there take another shared taxi to Gulmarg.
Gulmarg has more than 40 hotels of different categories. The high season begins more or less at the beginning of December, with the first snows, and usually ends in June. This station has cable cars that take skiers to different points of the mountain and at different heights. There are also tele-chairs that offer services to beginner or intermediate level skiers. Of course, it is possible to rent ski or snowboard equipment.
In just 1 hour by car or bus you can get from Srinagar to Gulmarg. Buses reach Tangmarg in about 45 minutes. From Tangmarg, you can take a jeep to reach the Gulmarg mountain station in about 30 minutes. There are several controls where the identity of the people visiting the place is requested.
gulmarg hotel in winter
Arriving at the Pine Palace hotel in Gulmarg, trisb
A taxi from Srinagar can cost you about Rs 1,500 (2008), but if there is a lot of snow you will need to rent a taxi provided with chains or good wheels. You can also take a shared taxi for about 40 rupees per person from Buttmal to Tanmarg, and then there take another shared taxi to Gulmarg.
Gulmarg has more than 40 hotels of different categories. The high season begins more or less at the beginning of December, with the first snows, and usually ends in June. This station has cable cars that take skiers to different points of the mountain and at different heights. There are also tele-chairs that offer services to beginner or intermediate level skiers. Of course, it is possible to rent ski or snowboard equipment.
The main attraction in Gulmarg is the cable car that was finished in 2004 and reaches 3995 meters of altitude. Riding the cable car and reaching the first stage costs about 300 rupees, and up to the second stage about 800 rupees, including the return route.
Skiers who only use the one way would pay half the price. Skiers can catch a daily pass for about Rs 1,200. You can decide if you want to continue until the second stage when you have reached the first stage.
This second stage is at a much higher elevation, right on top of a hill, which is clearly visible from the Gulmarg taxi rank. It is said that from here you can see the military control line and the Kashmir area that belongs to Pakistan, specifically the Nanga Parbat and supposedly the top of K2.
In addition to winter sports, Gulmarg attracts tourists during the snowy season, since its landscapes are spectacular and its climate is very pleasant, especially when the rest of the country is suffering from the monsoon era. The number of tourists who practice golf or horseback riding is increasing, as well as other activities.
In Gulmarg you can visit the Temple of Shiva, which was actually the royal temple of the Dogra kings of Jammu and Kashmir, and is located on a small mound in the center of Gulmarg. The unique thing about this royal temple is that it can be observed from every corner of Gulmarg. It was built by Mohini Bai Sisodhia, the wife of former Kashmir ruler Maharaja Hari Singh (the last king of Kashmir) in 1915. Mohini Bai Sisodhia was the daughter of Maharaja Mohandev of Dharampur. When the last king Dogra spent some time in Gulmarg in his royal palace, a few kilometers from the temple, his queen used to come here to worship his god Shiva. This temple is open every day from 6 in the morning until 9 at night, and the Aarti (Hindu ceremony) is held twice a day for devotees who wish to attend.
In Gulmarg there is also the Church of Santa Maria that was built during the British Empire. This church had a renovation on its facade in 2003 and the first Christmas mass was celebrated in 14 years.
Skiers who only use the one way would pay half the price. Skiers can catch a daily pass for about Rs 1,200. You can decide if you want to continue until the second stage when you have reached the first stage.
This second stage is at a much higher elevation, right on top of a hill, which is clearly visible from the Gulmarg taxi rank. It is said that from here you can see the military control line and the Kashmir area that belongs to Pakistan, specifically the Nanga Parbat and supposedly the top of K2.
In addition to winter sports, Gulmarg attracts tourists during the snowy season, since its landscapes are spectacular and its climate is very pleasant, especially when the rest of the country is suffering from the monsoon era. The number of tourists who practice golf or horseback riding is increasing, as well as other activities.
In Gulmarg you can visit the Temple of Shiva, which was actually the royal temple of the Dogra kings of Jammu and Kashmir, and is located on a small mound in the center of Gulmarg. The unique thing about this royal temple is that it can be observed from every corner of Gulmarg. It was built by Mohini Bai Sisodhia, the wife of former Kashmir ruler Maharaja Hari Singh (the last king of Kashmir) in 1915. Mohini Bai Sisodhia was the daughter of Maharaja Mohandev of Dharampur. When the last king Dogra spent some time in Gulmarg in his royal palace, a few kilometers from the temple, his queen used to come here to worship his god Shiva. This temple is open every day from 6 in the morning until 9 at night, and the Aarti (Hindu ceremony) is held twice a day for devotees who wish to attend.
In Gulmarg there is also the Church of Santa Maria that was built during the British Empire. This church had a renovation on its facade in 2003 and the first Christmas mass was celebrated in 14 years.
HISTORY
Gulmarg was a complex for kings like Yusuf Shah Chak and Jahangit, who visited the place frequently. Gulmarg's old name was "Gaurimarg", name of the wife of God Shiva. Yusuf Shah Chak changed his old name to Gulmarg which means "meadow of flowers or roses." At the beginning of the 20th century, the famous Central Asian explorer Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862-1943) remained in this place with his tent when he was doing expeditions. At that time and in summer, this place was a favorite destination for the British who lived in India.
The surroundings of Gulmarg and all Kashmir have been unstable places during the 1990s, but since the ceasefire in India and Pakistan in 2003, the city of Gulmarg has enjoyed a period of relative peace and calm. The city is located near the imposing Himalayan peaks, and is located a few kilometers from the control line.
Gulmarg was a complex for kings like Yusuf Shah Chak and Jahangit, who visited the place frequently. Gulmarg's old name was "Gaurimarg", name of the wife of God Shiva. Yusuf Shah Chak changed his old name to Gulmarg which means "meadow of flowers or roses." At the beginning of the 20th century, the famous Central Asian explorer Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862-1943) remained in this place with his tent when he was doing expeditions. At that time and in summer, this place was a favorite destination for the British who lived in India.
The surroundings of Gulmarg and all Kashmir have been unstable places during the 1990s, but since the ceasefire in India and Pakistan in 2003, the city of Gulmarg has enjoyed a period of relative peace and calm. The city is located near the imposing Himalayan peaks, and is located a few kilometers from the control line.
With the reduction of military personnel in the area, Gulmarg has quickly become one of the most visited destinations in the State. The slopes of the Afarwat hills in the Pir Panjal mountain range in the Himalayas Chain, has one of the highest and longest ski slopes in Asia. The total distance traveled by the ski lifts is five kilometers and the highest points of the complex reach up to 3,950 meters. This ski project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on December 25, 2004.
In the population of Gulmarg you can certainly breathe an ancient harmony between Hindus and Muslims
In the population of Gulmarg you can certainly breathe an ancient harmony between Hindus and Muslims
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