{"id":1052,"date":"2016-06-29T05:57:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T05:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/?p=1052"},"modified":"2017-04-01T09:06:19","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T09:06:19","slug":"travel-guide-for-gulmarg-kashmir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/travel-guide-for-gulmarg-kashmir\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s Your Travel Guide For Gulmarg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gulmarg is a very popular hill station of Kashmir and one of the notable skiing destination of the world. Located in the Baramulla District of Kashmir Valley, it is very close to the LOC (Line Of Control) between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGulmarg\u201d means \u201cA Meadow of Flowers\u201d or \u201cA Path among Roses\u201d to be exact and it surely stands on its name, because it blooms with thousands of meadows in the warmth of sun during the summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-meadow-flowers.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1055\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1055 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-meadow-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"gulmarg meadow flowers\" width=\"437\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-meadow-flowers.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-meadow-flowers-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-meadow-flowers-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-meadow-flowers-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hanan07?fref=photo\" target=\"_blank\">Hanan Bhat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apart from its vast meadows and scenic beauties, it also offers a ton of fantastical places and adventure to visit &amp; explore.\u00a0<em>Let\u2019s have a look at some of those..<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Things to do in Gulmarg<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>The Gondola Ride to Khilanmarg<\/h4>\n<p>Want to have a bird\u2019s view? Like to know what it feels to be at the top of the world? Then you should definitely check out the Gondola Ride of Gulmarg. It is the second highest in the world and it\u2019s a ride worth taking. It places you at a very small valley called Khilanmarg from which you can see almost all of the Great Snow-capped Mountains likes the Nanga Parbat &amp; Nun Kun.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-gondola-kashmir.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1056\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1056 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-gondola-kashmir.jpg\" alt=\"gulmarg gondola kashmir\" width=\"402\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-gondola-kashmir.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-gondola-kashmir-300x188.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-gondola-kashmir-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credits : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alpine.adventurers.1?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\">Alpine Adventures<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/12-kashmiri-street-foods-you-should-have-at-least-once\/\" target=\"_blank\">12 Kashmiri Street Foods You Should Have At Least Once<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/10-stunning-aerial-pictures-of-kashmir-that-will-leave-you-enchanted\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Stunning Aerial Pictures Of Kashmir That Will Leave You Enchanted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/top-18-things-you-should-do-in-kashmir\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 18 Things You Should Do In Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Touch the Sky at Apharwat Peak<\/h4>\n<p>Apharwat Peak is the highest summit situated there. The second phase of the Gondola Ride from Gulmarg takes you to this place. The LOC is just a few kilometres away from this spot. It is covered by snow for almost all year. So, even if you don\u2019t find snow anywhere, the Apharwat Peak will never get your hopes down.<\/p>\n<h4>Go for the Santa Clauss\u2019 Ride \u2013 The Sledge<\/h4>\n<p>Now, after reaching the high altitudes and exploring them, the next question which arises is how to get down? Would it be as exciting as the ascent was or would it be just a normal downright boring trip. Well, it will definitely not be boring if you take a Sledge on your way back. You can actually feel the rush breezing through your veins if you take this ride, that\u2019s guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sledge-ride-gulmarg-kashmir.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1057\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1057 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sledge-ride-gulmarg-kashmir.jpg\" alt=\"sledge ride gulmarg kashmir\" width=\"410\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sledge-ride-gulmarg-kashmir.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sledge-ride-gulmarg-kashmir-300x260.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sledge-ride-gulmarg-kashmir-768x666.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shabir.mirza.77?fref=photo\" target=\"_blank\">Shabir Mirza<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>4.Take a Pony &amp; Explore<\/h4>\n<p>Although you can visit many areas alongside the region by trekking itself but going upon a pony would definitely be an experience lost if you ignore it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/photos-tulip-garden-flowers-srinagar-kashmir\/\" target=\"_blank\">13 Heartwarming Moments Perfectly Captured In Tulip Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/12-misconceptions-indians-have-about-kashmir\/\" target=\"_blank\">12 Misconceptions Indians Have About Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/heres-a-mouth-watering-guide-to-kashmiri-wazwan-that-will-make-you-crave-for-it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check Our Mouth Watering Guide To Wazwaan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Carpet Of Flowers<\/h4>\n<p>If you are visiting it during Summer or Spring, then you are sure to get your eyes mesmerised by it. The carpet of flowers there in spring will slowly take your breath away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-flowers-summer.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1062 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-flowers-summer.jpg\" alt=\"gulmarg flowers summer\" width=\"343\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-flowers-summer.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-flowers-summer-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-flowers-summer-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-flowers-summer-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zubair.mir3?fref=photo\">Zubair Mir<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Children\u2019s Park \u2013 Another Lush Green Meadow<\/h4>\n<p>The Children\u2019s Park is a big garden surrounded by mountains on\u00a0all sides. The peace and serenity you get after going there is immeasurable.<\/p>\n<h4>The Man Made Beauty<\/h4>\n<p>Among all these natural beauties, Gulmarg also has a man \u2013 made artificial lake which due to its planned design is best for picnic.<\/p>\n<h4>How to travel on Ice \u2013 Walk or Ski?<\/h4>\n<p>Well, Gulmarg is famous destination of Kashmir and if there is one thing which makes it famous, then that would certainly be Skiing. You can Ski anywhere in the Gulmarg valley by simply hiring a pair of ski boards and ski sticks. If you are an amateur, even then you can have fun. There are a lot of Ski Trainers available in Gulmarg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/7-must-visit-cafes-in-kashmir\/#sthash.2K5b9dsP.dpbs\" target=\"_blank\">7 Must Visit Cafes In Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/top-5-bridal-makeup-artists-in-kashmir\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 Bridal Makeup Artists In Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Going for Spiritual Relief<\/h4>\n<p>Gulmarg also has a lot of religious places &amp; shrines like The St. Mary\u2019s Church, Shiva Temple, Baba Reshi Shrine etc. For people who like to take a time of from all the hustle, these places will simply make you feel close to God and will refill your spiritual energy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-church.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1054\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1054 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-church.jpg\" alt=\"gulmarg church\" width=\"352\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-church.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-church-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-church-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Church -Photo Credits :<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shah.adnan11?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\"> Adnan Shah<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Sports<\/h4>\n<p>If you thought that Skiing and Sledging are the only enjoyment you can find in there, then you are wrong. Gulmarg features a bunch of sports like Ice Skating, Ice Hockey and heck even Golf also. Gulmarg not only contains one but many Golf courses at some of the highest \u00a0platforms in the world to give you an immense joy of playing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-road-travel.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1060\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1060 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-road-travel.jpg\" alt=\"gulmarg road travel\" width=\"438\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-road-travel.jpg 960w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-road-travel-300x153.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gulmarg-road-travel-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dawood.mbd?fref=photo\" target=\"_blank\">Dawood Hassan<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to reach Gulmarg<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can easily go there by car or bus if you reach any surrounding main cities. If you plan on going there by air, just drop in at Srinagar Airport which is a mere 65 km away from Gulmarg.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Where to Stay<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Gulmarg offers a range of Hotels, Resorts and Lodges to choose from, according to your budget. Some Top Hotels of Gulmarg would be Hotel Highland Park, Welcome Hotel, Hotel Hilltop, Hotel Pine Spring, Royal Park Hotel, \u00a0Khyber Resorts etc.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">When to Visit:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As Gulmarg provides a wide array of attraction spot in it, thus it can be visited nearly any time of the year according to your wish. But it would be better to visit it during November to March for the snow lovers and if someone wants to enjoy its Summer Lush Gardens and Meadows, then the best time of the year would be from<em> April to October.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, don\u2019t waste anymore time thinking whether it would be a good trip or not.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Come and see it for yourself. We are sure you will not regret to \u201cWalk Among the Flowers\u201d of Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>Check places to stay in Kashmir <a href=\"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/subcategories.php?category=hotels\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulmarg is a very popular hill station of Kashmir and one of the notable skiing destination of the world. Located in the Baramulla District of Kashmir Valley, it is very close to the LOC (Line Of Control) between India and Pakistan. \u201cGulmarg\u201d means \u201cA Meadow of Flowers\u201d or \u201cA Path among Roses\u201d to be exact&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[194,302,304,298,303,96,299,305,295,300,296,301,297,306,200],"class_list":["post-1052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-kashmir","tag-gulmarg","tag-gulmarg-baba-reshi-shrine","tag-gulmarg-church","tag-gulmarg-gondola-kashmir","tag-gulmarg-ice-hockey","tag-gulmarg-kashmir","tag-gulmarg-lake","tag-gulmarg-loc","tag-gulmarg-meadow","tag-gulmarg-skiing","tag-gulmarg-summer","tag-gulmarg-temple","tag-gulmarg-winter","tag-khilanmarg-gulmarg","tag-things-to-do-in-gulmarg"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1052"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1294,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1052\/revisions\/1294"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/dialkashmir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}