Activities in Gulmarg:
The all season destination !
- Gondola
- Horse Riding
- Mountaineering
- Mountain Biking
- Snooker
- Golf
- Skiing
- Sledge ride
Best Time to Visit:
Summer: April to September
Winter: December to March
Gulmarg's charm stems from the fact that it offers the visitor a chance to set
his own pace be it a lazy relaxing holiday or a strenuous trek or game of golf.
All through the summer one can go on walks or pony rides of varying lengths, or
have rounds of golf on the famed 18 hole course. In Winter, snow-covered slopes
attract skiers from all
Skiing in Gulmarg is a sport for every one. We have slopes for young children
and beginners (known as baby slopes near the club house and for intermediates we
have slope 85 , highlands, church slopes and for experts we have Affarvat and
Kangdoori slopes.
Gulmarg village is offering a wide variety of accommodation, to fit every
budget: from top quality Indian style huts and hotels, to basic and simpler
accommodation.
Gulmarg will not offer you rich nightlife and fancy restaurants like western ski
resorts. It will however give you advantages these resorts can not: virgin snow
for every day and every run, short lift lines, empty ski runs, a high percentage
of sunny days, rich wild life and unforgettable Kashmiri hospitality.
People who experienced Gulmarg all shared a tough decision to go the distance.
Today they all share the same desire: the next Gulmarg experience...
Gulmarg has been the premier spot for ski lovers. With good Snow
condition from December to March. Modern facilities .Such as T-bars, Ski
lifts, Chair cars and rope ways are also available Heliskiing is
also possible at Gulmarg. Skiing is done on open slope off trail through
the pine forests. Among the major facilities available for skiing in the
Gulmarg Gandola cable car from Gulmarg to the majestic Heights
of Apaharwat Mountains, to facilitate the transportation of the
skier as well as the adventure seeker.
Gulmarg offers some magical skiing. A new
Gondola installed by the renowned French company takes skiers
to the heights where crisp snow makes skiing a delight. Some of the best
slopes in the country for beginners and intermediate skiers are
available at Gulmarg. In winter Gulmarg's natural slopes and inclines
turn into the country's premier skiing resort. Not all tourists who
visit in winter come for skiing. Tobogganing, the most popular
among them requires no skill. No skill is required - a flat wooden board
is taken up the hill and is allowed to descend downhill. There are also
snow scooters and snow bobbing.
Skiing in Gulmarg
Skiing in Gulmarg is a sport for every one. We have slopes for young
children and beginners (known as baby slopes near the club house and for
intermediates we have slope 85 , highlands, church slopes and for
experts we have Affarvat and Kangdoori slopes.
Gulmarg village is offering a wide variety of accommodation, to fit
every budget: from top quality Indian style huts and hotels, to basic
and simpler accommodation.
Gulmarg will not offer you rich nightlife and fancy restaurants like
western ski resorts. It will however give you advantages these resorts
can not: virgin snow for every day and every run, short lift lines,
empty ski runs, a high percentage of sunny days, rich wild life and
unforgettable Kashmiri hospitality.
People who experienced Gulmarg all shared a tough decision to go the
distance. Today they all share the same desire: the next Gulmarg
experience...
Besides winter sports Gulmarg offers Golf Plains
at the World's Highest 18 Hole Golf Course.
Golf in Gulmarg
At an altitude of 2650m the historic Gulmarg Golf Club was
formed in 1911 by the British - although in fact golf actually started here in
1890 when the first 6 hole course was built by Colonel Neville Chamberlain.
Additional ‘browns’ were soon added and the course became known as ‘The Upper
Course. Later in 1915 the nine hole ‘Rabbits Course’ was built.
Today, guests can enjoy a challenging 18 hole course designed by Peter
Thomson Associates of Australia set amidst stunning views. The course
has a fascinating peculiarity - due to the rarefied atmosphere the ball
‘whistles’ as it heads for the next hole!
Over the
years the club has hosted many prestigious events including the Northern Indian
championship.
Horse Riding
This is the best activity by which all the sites of Gulmarg can be explored. You
can hire a horse for any duration and explore the unseen exotic places in
Gulmarg.
Sledging
A flat wooden board is taken up the hilltop and, without a navigator, allowed to
slide downhill on the snow-covered slopes. Sledges as well as sledge-pullers are
always available on hire.
