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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