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Gulmarg is a hill station town, popular skiing destination, and notified area committee in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, also known as Gulmarag. It is residing at a distance of 57 kilometers from Srinagar.
It is one of the popular hill stations among tourists and every year many travelers do visit Gulmarg to make their holiday joyful and calm. There are some great places to visit in Gulmarg as well.
Alpather Lake is a high-altitude lake set between the twins Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg. The lake remains completely frozen from November to June hence; it is known as Frozen Lake. And it is one of the popular tourist spots to visit in Gulmarg. This spot seems perfect for a one-day trekking experience from Gulmarg t a distance of nearly 13 kilometers.
This one-day trek to Alpather Lake from Gulmarg is slightly difficult and it goes through the spots like Khilanmarg, Apharwat Ridge, and Alpather Lake Route. As mentioned before during winter the entire lake is frozen and in the summer season, it witnessed different flora due to blooming flowers aside from the lake. This place is an extremely beautiful and nice experience to have on the trip to Gulmarg.
Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second-highest cable car in the world which is also a major attraction of this place. It is divided into two phases, phase 1 of the Gulmarg Gondola ferries people from Gulmarg Resort to the middle location namely Kangdoori Station. It starts has 2,990 meters and has a vertical rise of 400 meters.
Every hour it ferries 1500 people to the height of 3,100 meters where several easy runs for skiing are accessible. Phase 2 of the Gulmarg Gondola connects Kangdoori Mountain to Apharwat Peak. The Cable Car ascends 1,330 vertical meters to a height of approximately 4,000 meters and carries nearly 600 people per hour.
Once you reach the station, you can further have a 30-minutes trek to reach the mountaintop and from here LOC is visible. It offers you a priceless view of Nanda Devi, LOC, and Pir Panjal Range, and activities like horse riding and snow skiing are always a great experience to have here. It is one of the must-visit places to visit in Gulmarg.
Drung Waterfall is located in the Tangmarg area of Gulmarg, Baramulla. This heavenly beautiful waterfall is perfectly set up amidst the mighty mountains and has been extremely popular among tourists. This waterfall freezes completely in the winter season due to the extremely low temperature.
This majestic waterfall mixes with the water that originates from the pure glaciers. In the summer season, this place offers the view of the waterfall, lakes, streams, surrounding greenery, and exploration of caves, this is the place for calm seekers and nature lovers and especially for those who want to spend some quality time with their loved ones.
Even in the winter season as mentioned before it freezes down which gives you a magnificent view of this area along with the frozen lake and frozen streams. This is one of the best places to visit in Gulmarg if you wish to see the icicle beauty.
Apharwat Peak is residing at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level. This remote position near LOC is a center of attraction among travelers due to its snow-covered region and heavy rainfall.
This place can be spotted as the winter sports place in Gulmarg. It is one of the best picturesque places to visit in Gulmarg and seems perfect for honeymooners and love birds. Another ideal spot to create some memorable memories with your loved ones.
The Summer Season in Gulmarg stays from April to June and Gulmarg's temperature fluctuates between 13 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg's weather in the summer season is far more pleasant and seems much better with the friendly morning and lesser snowy.
This is the season when you will spot some seasonal flowers and this season feels perfect to engage in some sightseeing and adventure sports.
This is the season when you will be admiring the clear landscape views and beautiful views of valleys, lakes, and waterfalls which will make you stay long here. Places like Gulmarg Golf Course, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Children's Park, and Khilanmarg are some exciting places to visit in Gulmarg.
During this time, there is a little bit of snow, a lot of sunshine, and even more flora. This is considered a peak season of Gulmarg hence; it is suggested to make your booking in advance.
The Monsoon Season in Gulmarg is marked from July to September and Gulmarg’s temperature stays between 18 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg’s weather is comfortable and pleasant but sometimes it becomes muggy. Gulmarg receives moderate rainfall and it is the season when you will find this hill station fresher and bloomy.
However, it does not seem the perfect season to enjoy some outdoor activities but you can stroll the places like Maharaja Place, St. Mary's Church, Maharani Temple, Ningle Nallah, and Firozpur Nallah.
These are some highlight places to visit in Gulmarg this season. Monsoon in Gulmarg seems a mystical affair. This is the season when you will find some great deals on accommodations and travel.
The Winter Season in Gulmarg stays from October to March and Gulmarg's temperature ranges between -4 degrees Celsius to 11 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg's weather is frosty, chilled, windy, and crispy in this season, and in November climate reaches the sub-zero level, in December entire hill station is covered under a thick blanket of snow.
The entire area looks glistening and snowy. This is the season to engage in some sports activities such as skiing, snowboarding, gondola rides, cable cars, snow scooters to wooden sleds. Places like Strawberry Lake, Alpather Lake, Alpharwat Peak, and the Ski Resort are some fun places to visit in Gulmarg this season.
This is the season when you will find this place like heaven with the view of snow-covered meadows, snow-frosted peaks, snow-icing treetops, and snow-manicured grounds. But there is also a risk of snowstorms and blizzards so it is the season when you need to be more careful.
How to Reach Gulmarg by Air- Srinagar Airport is the closest airbase in the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir at a distance of approximately 57 kilometers from Gulmarg and is well connected to other major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Goa, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad.
Plenty of airline carriers such as Air India, Go Air, IndiGo, Jet Airways and Spice Jet do operate regular flights for travelers to Srinagar Airport. Once you reach the airport you can easily hire a cab or take a taxi to reach your destination.
How to Reach Gulmarg by Train- Jammu Railway Station is the nearest railhead at a distance of nearly 318 kilometers far and is widely connected to other prime cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Agra, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Pathankot, Jaipur, and Amritsar.
Train options such as Jammu Rajdhani Express, Sarvodaya Express, Uttar Sampark Kranti, Shri Shakti Express, DEE JAT Duronto Express, and BDTS SVDK SPL are several train options to Jammu Railway Station on regular basis. From Outside the railway station, you can easily hire a cab or cab board to the state bus for a further journey.
How to Reach Gulmarg by Road- Gulmarg is smoothly connected to other neighboring cities like New Delhi at a distance of 855 kilometers, Srinagar which is nearly 57 kilometers far, Chandigarh at a distance of 633 kilometers, Amritsar which is residing 480 kilometers away, Shimla at a distance of 700 kilometers and Ladakh which is 466 kilometers far via well-maintained roads.
Travelers do have options of state and private buses in a variety of options like deluxe buses, non-deluxe buses, and semi-deluxe buses. However, travelers do travel to Gulmarg via their vehicles. If you are heading from Delhi then NH-44 is the route you need to follow to reach Gulmarg. There are plenty of attractive places to visit in Gulmarg to make your visit memorable.
There are some great 4-star and 3-star accommodation options in Gulmarg which gives you premium services at very reasonable prices. The Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa is a 5-star resort in the Near Main Gulmarg Market and it offers you the services like Cafe, Restaurant, Barbeque, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Special Diet Meals, Paid Shuttle Service, Kids Play Area, Childcare Services, Yoga, Activity Centre, Spa, Massage, Steam and Sauna, Outdoor Sports, Tours and Treks, Rental Vehicles, Skiing, Bonfire, Golf, Jacuzzi, Sun Deck, Library, Lawn, Prayer Room, Bellboy Services, Medical Centre and Concierge Service along with other services.
Kolahoi Green Heights is residing at a distance of Near Main Gulmarg Market just 300 meters far from Apharwat Peak and it is providing you the facilities like Restaurant, Kids’ Meals, Dining Area, Paid Airport Transfers, Gym, Steam and Sauna, Bonfire, Lawn, Sitting Area, Doctor on call, Bellboy Service, Concierge Service and Multilingual Staff with some other basic facilities.
Hotel Hilltop is situated Near Main Gulmarg Market at a distance of 310 meters from Apharwat Peak and it gives you the amenities like Restaurant, Paid Pickup and Drop, Gym, Massage, Rental Vehicles, Golf, Cycling, Skiing, Bonfire, Tours and Treks, Lawn Jacuzzi, Prayer Room, Outdoor Sports, Indoor Games, Conference Room, Bellboy Service, Concierge Service, and Multilingual Staff.
Heavan Retreat is situated Near Main Gulmarg Market and it offers you the facilities like Restaurant, Dining Area, Paid Pickup and Drop, Activity Centre, Golf, Private Beach, Bonfire, Lawn, Balcony/Terrace, Outdoor Sports, Indoor Games, Wake up Call, Doctor on Call and Multilingual Staff. All of these mentioned options are providing installed sanitizers, masks, and gloves due to safety reasons.
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