Every part of India is known for tourism, making a distinct identity with its beauty. Some parts of the country are everyone's dream location and everyone wants to visit here. One of these places is Gulmarg, which is a very beautiful hill station located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Gulmarg is considered the best place for honeymoon place which is known for hills and snowfall. Gulmarg is also one of the most favorite shooting locations of Bollywood. Snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows, deep ravines, evergreen forests, attractive mountains, etc. become the attraction here. If you plan to go on a trip, you can choose Gulmarg, heaven on earth. Today in this episode we will tell you about the best places in Gulmarg which will give you a lot of fun to visit.
Ningle Nalla
Ningle Nalla is located at a distance of about 10 km from Gulmarg and is a very popular place for tourists. After going here, you will see a beautiful thick sheet of snow on the upper layer of the hills and small particles of snow on the plants around enhance the beauty of this place. This place is the best place to see snowfall.
Khilanmarg
Khilanmarg, included in the tourist destination of Gulmarg, is an attractive place. This place is known for walking as it is difficult to reach here by vehicle. Khilanmarg tourist destination is considered ideal for seeing the panoramic glimpse of some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Khilanmarg is the perfect combination of adventure sports as well as natural beauty which makes it a favorite for tourists from all over the world. You can reach here with the help of a pony.
Biosphere Reserve
If you and your wife are wildlife lovers, then Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve can prove to be the best place for you. This place has a rich variety of flora, and fauna as well as amphibians. One animal that is the main attraction of this place is the Musk deer. Apart from these, you can also find Red Fox, Hangul, Leopards, etc. here.
Alpather Lake
Alpather Lake is one of the most attractive places to visit in Gulmarg. This lake is situated in the middle of the hills. It is quite famous for its peaceful environment. This lake is surrounded by rocky mountains and lush green meadows. This place is a great place for nature lovers. The water in this lake comes from the melting of snow on the upper hills. It is one of the major lakes of Jammu and Kashmir, and activities like photography are also done here. Pony rides are also enjoyed at this place through the snowy trails of Gulmarg.
Kongdori Gondola
Kongdori in Gulmarg is no less than a paradise for skiers and snowboarders. Kongdori is a bowl-shaped area located in the middle part of the Gulmarg and Apharwat mountains. Apart from skiing, Kongdori is the second-highest cable car in the world and the highest cable car project in Asia which is also called Gondola here. After reaching the second station of the Gondola cable car, you can easily reach the peak of Apharwat mountain for skiing or any other winter sport. From Apharwat Peak, you get a wonderful view of the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas and Nanda Devi Peak.
Strawberry Valley
Strawberry Valley is a beautiful place in Gulmarg. Any tourist who comes to Gulmarg and knows about Strawberry Valley visits here. Because here you will get to see many different species of strawberries and their plants. This valley looks very beautiful and green.
Maharani Temple
The Maharani Temple of Gulmarg is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is situated on a small hill that is visible from all corners of the city. Situated in the green meadows, this red-colored temple looks very beautiful. This temple is also known as Rani Mandir or Mohineshwar Shivalaya. The famous Bollywood song "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar" was also shot here.
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church is prominent among the sightseeing places of Gulmarg. This church is one of the major attractions of Gulmarg. This church was constructed in the boats of the early 20th century and is built in Victorian-style architecture. This church has brownstone walls and a green roof with wooden trimmings. The surroundings of this church serve as a wonderful and beautiful backdrop to the lush green meadows, tall alpine trees and high snow-capped mountains, rustic views of the wild landscape, vast stretches of forests, ancient churches hotels, and huts.
Tangmarg
During the Mughal period, Tangmarg was known as the gateway to Gulmarg. There are huge grasslands at this place and pear trees are also found in large numbers. In the local language, the road is called grassland, and pear is called Tang. Due to this, this place has come to be known as Tangmarg because of the huge grasslands and pear trees found here. Apart from this, this place is also very famous for handicrafts, so you can buy something from here as a memory related to Gulmarg.
Golf Course
Golf Course is also one of the most popular and famous places in Gulmarg. This golf course located in Gulmarg is known as the longest golf course in India. This place is located at an altitude of about 8700 feet above sea level. It is one of the largest and highest 18-hole golf courses in India. This place is quite famous for its golf course, but apart from this, many attractive views are also seen at this place. This place is surrounded by high mountains and lush green fields. The beauty of this place is worth seeing.
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