Gulmarg,
the meadow of flowers, can rightly be called the
crown of Kashmir. An ideal picnic spot, Gulmarg is
always fun to visit. Taking its pride of place is
the Gulmarg Gondola, which is Asia's largest cable
car project. Adorned with many spectacles of nature,
Gulmarg receives visitors with open arms. As
winterapproaches, Gulmarg converts into an idyllic
skiing resort. Apparwath, Kongdori and Shark Fin,
which offer good opportunity for powder skiing are
some important tourist places in Gulmarg. The sacred
shrine of Baba Reshi is another attraction in
Gulmarg and is also an important part of Jammu &
Kashmir tourism.
Tourist Attraction
Gulmarg Gondola
Asia's largest and highest cable car project lead to
Kongdori Mountain perched at an altitude of 3099.6
meters from the resort situated in Gulmarg. A bowl
shaped area, it is known for its abundant
opportunities for enjoyable sessions of powder
skiing and snowboarding. As a popular destination
for skiing, Kongdori has earned fame as one of the
best Gulmarg tourist places to visit. A lofty
mountain that adjoins Apharwat peak, Kongdori can
rightly be called the skier's paradise.
Jammu & Kashmir tourism department credit Kongdori
for catching the eyes of travel enthusiasts.
Rendering a perfect blend of adventure and
recreation, Kongdori is a little paradise in its own
right.
Gulmarg Golf Course
Sprawling
7,505 yards, the Gulmarg Golf Club is a clear
indication of how Golf has become a way of life in
Gulmarg. Reckoned to be the longest course in India,
the Gulmarg Golf Club is a feather to the cap of
Jammu & Kashmir tourism. Golfing at the 18-hole
Gulmarg Golf course is truly an enthralling
experience earning it the pride of being one of the
best tourist places to visit in Gulmarg. Nestled
amidst the spectacle of alpine mountains, fringed by
rivulets, ponds and streams and adorned with
multi-hued flowers, this eminent golf course is a
delight for visitors and locals alike.
Skiing
Gulmarg is reckoned as the finest bowl for powder
skiing. Located on the backside of lofty Mount
Apharwat, Shark Fin provides skiers the opportunity
to rip apart the snow and sway through an immaculate
steep slope.
Apparwath
The lofty Apparwath Mountain, glorifying the land of
Gulmarg, is the longest ski slope in Asia. The soft
snow bed, the alpenglow and the grand scale of
resplendent beautycome to life at Gulmarg. It
Apparwath not only rejoices with the onrush of
scenery, but it celebrates the share of fame that
nature has endowed on it. At an elevation of 3,980 m
above sea level andaway from everyday drudgery,
Apparwath instigates excitement and awe. The
gleaming pride of Jammu & Kashmir and a skier's
paradise, it is one of the best Gulmarg tourist
places to visit . Pristine landscape, enthralling
ambiance and the tinge of the impeccable beauty that
Kashmir is famed for increases the importance of
Apparwath.
Baba Reshi Shrine
The mausoleum of Baba Payamuddin (Pam Din) is dubbed
as Baba Reshi. Located in Baramullah district in
Rambodh Village, the shrine is revered highly by
Muslims and Hindus alike. Anointed by Baba Zainuddin
Rishi (disciple of Saint Nooruddin), Baba Reshi
moved to Rambodh and performed miracles, helped
people and preached Islam.
A Daan (fire place) was constructed by the saint in
the village, which is reckoned to fulfill the wishes
of people. The shrine of Baba Reshi has become a
popular Gulmarg tourist place to visit and is
thronged by visitors throughout the year. Jammu &
Kashmir tourism department also recognizes this holy
shrine as a vital attraction of the valley of
Kashmir.
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