Dive into the heavenly views of Gulmarg with a combination of green meadows and snow-clad mountains. Gulmarg offers a spectacular getaway for adventure seekers and snowboard enthusiasts. The destination is massively the country’s premier Ski resort. You can ultimately capture the beauty of Gulmarg through the lenses of your eye! Words only do little justification to the splendid offered in the style of Kashmiri holidays. The snow region is home to spots of adventure activities including trekking, cable cars, horseback ride, skiing, fishing, and golf! When in Gulmarg, you must visit these places for a crazy intake of serenity in your heart.
Places to Visit in Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola receives immense attention from tourists across the globe. It is an aerial cable car designed to provide panoramic views of the location. The second longest and highest cable car in the world is right in this multicultural country of India. It is one of the amazing adventure activities wherein your body is nervous while your heart is filled with euphoria as you watch the snow-covered valleys. There are two stages for experiencing this adventure. Stage 1 takes you to Kongdori station while stage 2 connects to Apharwat Peak. The peak is ideal for skiing and other snowy adventure activities.
Alpather Lake
Alpather lake is a must to visit during your Kashmiri holidays. This enchanting lake makes you dive into the essence of serenity. Breathtaking views of the lake surely have healing benefits for stressed minds. This spectacular lane is situated at the bottom of the twin Apharwat peaks. You can witness the stunning setting of snow-loaded mountains right above the lake. The topography happens to be loved by photography enthusiasts. The snow region of Gulmarg is enhanced by the beauty of this serene lake.
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
The splendid snow region is home to various wild species of flora and fauna. You can also witness a hint of avifauna (birds of a particular region) at Gulmarg. The biodiversity here is full of scenic appearances of black bears, leopards, brown bears, and red foxes. Endangered musk deers are the prime attention seeker of this reserve. You can spot a plethora of migratory birds including inter alia, snow cock, blue rock pigeon monal, Kashmir roller and many more.
Gulmarg Golf Course
This large golf course in Gulmarg receives attraction from major tourists from India and abroad. It is an 18-hole golf course in India; one of the largest and highest in the country. Along with this activity, you can spot a plethora of rare species of blossoms. It is ideal to experience a car ride inside the Golf course. Gulmarg has now become the leading destination for golf due to this happening place.
Ningle Nallah and Ferozepur Nallah
While the names may confuse you, these are two stunning mountain streams flowing through spectacular valleys. The nallah is surrounded by green pastures from every direction. The main source of water in the Nallah is the melting of snow at the top peaks in Gulmarg. The destination is also perfect for trout fishing. Spellbinding views of the massive landscape and water splashing the stones is truly mesmerizing!
Seven Springs
Seven springs are an extremely important destination in the journey of your Kashmiri holidays. It is a steam wherein the water flows through seven different sources. This destination is located on a hillock near Kongdori. The ideal time to visit the location is during springs; the location offers a picturesque view of the valleys of Gulmarg and Srinagar. You can witness blooming flowers spread over the entire destination. The spot is truly an adorable destination to witness the beauty of Gulmarg.
Strawberry Valley
Gulmarg is famous for various Bollywood films in India. The nascent beauty of strawberries are in the wide-open meadows of emerald. In fact, summer is the best season to watch the blooming red strawberries romancing with the greens. Therefore, you can take a horse ride in this snow region to add charm to the route of the valley.
Gulmarg is home to various temples with an ancient history behind them. Hence, now is the perfect time to explore temples, churches, gardens, and huge grasslands in the snow region.