Top 5 Exciting Things to do when you are in Gulmarg 2020
Gulmarg is located in
the PirPanjal mountainous ranges of Himalayas. The pristine landscape displays raw natural beauty that is truly
awe-inspiring. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, and meadows,
Gulmarg is a feast for the eyes. Home to the world's second-highest Gondola
Ride, Gulmarg has also become quite popular among the newly married couples.
The town also provides ideal conditions for adventure sports like Trekking,
Mountaineering, and Skiing. Gulmarg has also been a favorite amongst movie
makers who have used the location in many hit Bollywood movies. Let us
find out what all you can do in the beautiful town of Gulmarg.
Skiing
Gulmarg offers ideal conditions for Skiing and
visitors can also hire an expert instructor for a day, week or even a month.
For the beginners, there are three slopes and for experts, the Apharwat peak is
more suitable as it provides smooth and steep gradients for the skiers.
Gondola Ride
The second-highest Gondola Ride in the world
offers visitors a ride between Kongdori which is at the height of 2600m and
Apharwat Peak which is at the height of 3747m. Gondola Ride offers guests the
surreal view of the picturesque landscape and it is the best way to admire the
surrounding hills and mountains.
Golfing
Situated at the staggering height of 2650m, it
is the second-highest golf course in the world. Spread across 7505 yards, the
18 hole golf course also includes a 3 hole academy for the beginners. Visitors
can enjoy the game of golf as they admire the wide varieties of flowers and
lofty mountains surrounding the golf course.
Baba Reshi
The 500-year-old shrine is dedicated to the Baba
PayamUd Din, a mystic and a scholar. The shrine exhibits the Persian and Mughal
style of architecture and is decorated with intricate woodwork. Inside the
shrine is a massive hall that can easily accommodate 1000 people at a time
which is quite exceptional and an awe-inspiring sight in itself.
St Mary's Church
Visitors would have to trek up the mountain in
order to visit this beautiful Church which is adorned with exquisite glasswork.
The small church has a peaceful and tranquil ambiance making it a perfect place
to get in touch with your inner self and seek the blessing of the holy mother
Mary the mother of Christ.
Gulmarg showcases limitless beauty that can
hardly be matched by any other tourist destination in the world. If you are
planning to visit the city then book your stay at Khyber Himalayan Resort and
Spa, one of the Best hotels in Gulmarg.
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