Tourist Attractions in Gulmarg

Gulmarg the 'meadow of flower' is the land of naturalbeauty, green hilly terrains of pine forests and
fantasy which is located 56 km south-west of thepicturesque surroundings.
capital city Srinagar. The cup shaped landscape of thisNingli Nallah:
place is known for its soul stimulating beauty of lushIt is a beautiful mountain stream located 8 km from
green slopes, snow clad mountains, wild flowers andGulmarg which is formed due to the melting of ice
scenic pastoral. This is among the most splendid hilland snow at the Alpather Lake. The stream flows
stations of India which is visited by scores of naturedown to the valley below where it joins the River
lovers and trekker enthusiasts. The best season toJhelum near Sopur. It is a well known picnic spot of
visit this enchanting place is during spring when itthis place which is frequently visited by tourists.
teems with rows upon rows of colorful flowers ofDuring summer season this place becomes the
bluebells, tulips, buttercups, daisies, roses andfavorite campsite where tourists come in large
forget-me-nots. It is also the popular ski destinationnumbers to enjoy serene and scenic natural beauty
of the world which is renowned for skiing andof this place.
snowboarding. Some of the major attractions of thisAlpather Lake:
place are:This is a beautiful picnic spot of Gulmarg which is
Cable Car to Kongdoor:located at the foot of the twin Afarwat peaks at an
It is the highest and longest cable car in Asia which isaltitude of 4511 meters. The Alapther Lake is
popularly known as Gondola lift. This two stagetriangular in shape which remains frozen until June and
ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to andeven after this month one can see lumps of ice
fro Kongdoori Mountain. It is among the wonderfulfloating on water surface. This scenic beauty of this
attractions of this place which is visited by almostplace attracts tourists round the year especially in
every tourist. The car passes over the pine forests,summer.
starting from a height of 2690 meter and rising up toOther major attractions of this place are the
3090 meter above sea level while reaching Kongdoor.Khilanmarg and Shrine of Baba Reshi / Ziarat of Baba
During the ride the cable car moves over hilly peaksReshi which are a great hit among tourists.
which give a chance to visitors to see breathtaking