Gulmarg

Editor's Note

Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped peaks, Gulmarg literally means ‘Meadow of flowers’ and is a town in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir. This hill station also functions as India’s skiing destination and is noted for having the world’s highest Gondola (cable car). It also has a profound history to it. During the pre-independence era, British Civil Servants would escape to the pleasant climes of Gulmarg when the plains of north India would get too stifling in summer. Gulmarg is one of the most mesmerising regions of Jammu & Kashmir, as you are about to see for yourself. You will get to experience a lot of sporty activities here like hiking, skiing and golfing. But if you’d rather choose to unwind by exploring the town, that too, is an excellent thing to do. Lots of splendid sights await you at Gulmarg and it feels like nature took its time creating such a gorgeous place on earth. Nothing will prepare you for the exceptional, unparalleled beauty of this place and it flaunts a different kind of glory in different seasons. This is what makes Gulmarg such a joy to visit and why it’s the perfect place for a summer vacation with your loved ones.