Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Best Places and Top Attractions in Gulmarg

Situated in the heart of Jammu & Kashmir, Gulmarg is an ultimate destination for travelers, who are in search of natural beauty, adventure and peace. Gulmarg is truly an all season getaway as the place is lush green with its meadows in summers and snow covered slopes in winters. Here is your guide of the best places to see in Gulmarg and how to make the best out of your journey if you are visiting this beautiful town.

1. Gulmarg Gondola – A Ride to Remember

The Gulmarg Gondola is an extremely famous attraction and highest cable cars in the world. The best part of this trek is that you get to travel from Gulmarg to Apharwat Peak in two stages and get some snow capped mountain and pine forest view. During winter, the higher altitudes can be experiencing adventure seekers skiing and snowboarding. It is absolutely worth it and the experience is thrilling.

2. Apharwat Peak – For the Adventure Lover

Apharwat Peak should be the top of your wish list if you are into trekking, skiing or snowboarding. The location is about 4,200 m in altitude and is snowed in most of the year. The top offers spellbinding and top notch panoramic views perfect for photography enthusiast. With serenity and crisp mountain air, one of the best places to visit Gulmarg is at this place.

3. Alpather Lake: A Secret Treasure of Nature

Alpather Lake is one of the prettiest lakes at the foot of twin Apharwat peaks, just about 13 km from Gulmarg. The lake is often frozen by mid June, and other than a few drifted ice floes in the center of the lake, it is a surreal landscape where the edges are lined with wildflowers blooming and on the surface the ice is added to by more ice as it floats upon the lake. It’s a quiet, not as busy area where there is peace and beauty in nature.

4. World’s Highest Golf Green – Gulmarg Golf Course

Golf lovers must visit Gulmarg Golf Course. It is one of the world’s highest 18-hole golf courses at 2,650 meters above sea level. So summers it is a picture perfect spot, surrounded by pine and deodar trees around the greens. If you aren’t a golfer you can certainly enjoy a walk around this vast course.

5. Maharani Temple – A Spiritual Stop

It is also called Rani Temple situated on top of a hill in Gulmarg heart. It was constructed by the erstwhile Maharaja Hari Singh for Lord Shiva and has been dedicated to Lord Shiva by Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of the erstwhile Maharaja Hari Singh. Although small, it has a significance to it, and a quiet secluded place for reflection in a quiet surroundings.

6. St. Mary’s Church – Colonial Elegance

St Mary’s is a pretty British architecture of the 19th century built. It is a peaceful, photogenic church made of grey stone, surrounded by tall alpine trees. Covered with snow and lit up at Christmas especially makes it very magical as the winter sets in.

7. Khilanmarg – A Photographer’s Paradise

Khilanmarg is merely a few minutes walk from Gulmarg and provides a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks. In the winter, however, this meadow becomes a snow wonderland, covered with wildflowers in the summer. Trekkers find the trek to Khilanmarg itself an experience and get to enjoy the views of Nanga Parbat and Nun Kun peaks.

Advice for Getting the Most Out of Your Trip:

• The snow and winter sports visit between December and March.
• April, May and June are the best months to take advantage of the meadow.
• Also, even in summer generations drop unexpectedly, carry warm clothing.
• Prebook the Gondola ride in advance to avoid long queue.

Gulmarg is perfect for anyone who loves nature, loves thrill or looking for a place where you can just relax and get yourself away from the hustle of city life. With its blend of adventure and peace, it is one of India's most captivating destinations.

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