Adventure Activities in Gulmarg Hill-station

Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most favored winter destinations for many of us. Since its discovery in 1927, the place has attracted many Bollywood film makers and foreigners. The white snowy slopes here, has been appreciated time and again and as such it has been tagged as the only heli-skiing resort, all over Asia. The dream destination of adventure lovers has lot more in its landscape.

Skiing

The gentle slopes of Gulmarg are best spot for both expert skiers and first-timers They vary from 8, 700 and 10, 500 feet, which is marked as highest in India.

Trekking

Gulmarg has a remarkable trekking circuit. The highest peak, Affarwat to the west is hot bed for trekkers. Apart from the adventure task, one can also explore the blessed beauty by means of Cable Car, serviced from Gulmarg to Kongdor. An over view of Seven Springs and Khilanmarg is simply unforgettable. An hike through the wooden forests of fir, will offer the beautiful glimpse of Nanga Parvat.

Golf Course

Gulmarg also boast of a green golf-course, which is said to be the highest in the world. Travelers can enjoy playing golf and can also manage to become a short-term member of the club.

Best time to visit Gulmarg

Although travelers can visit Gulmarg through out the year, adventure seekers can plan to explore the snow-clad slopes from November to February.

Hotels in Gulmarg

Gulmarg, being a popular hill-station, a number of accommodation options are set up. Some elite hotels are Hotel Hilltop, Hotel Highlands Park, Grand Palace Hotel, Hotel Boardway, Imperial Lake View and Madhuban Hotel.

Reaching Gulmarg:

By Air:
The nearest airport is in Srinagar, situated 57 kms away from Gulmarg.

By Rail:
The nearest rail head is in Jammu, located 305 kms from the hill-station. Travelers, on reaching the station, can hire private four-wheelers and reach the destination.

By Road:
NH1A connects Jammu with Srinagar. On reaching Srinagar take SH to Gulmarg via Tangmarg.

Arunachal Pradesh Hill-Stations
Know more about gulmarg hill-station adventure sports, jammu and kashmir travel, gulmarg skiing resort, kashmir heli-skiing, golf-course india, asia skiing destinations, kashmir trekking gulmarg