2006-11-20 01:10:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Gulmarg is heaven on earth. Gulmarg translates as "the meadow of flowers" and is located 52 km from Srinagar.
Gulmarg has around 40 hotels off all grades. The peak season starts with the snow fall in December until April. The charges for one night stay in off season range from Rs500 - Rs4000+. The off-season rates usually receive a discount of about 60% compared to season time.
Gulmarg boasts of Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4200m/13779ft). The ropeway project is a joint venture of the Jammu and Kashmir government and French firm Poma Glaski.
Skiing is normally offered from mid-December to mid-May. Gulmarg is being mooted as a possible host for the 2010 Commonwealth Winter Games.
2006-11-20 16:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by Manan G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GULMARG is a beautiful hill station -
Gulmarg is a hill station in the disputed Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is often regarded as one of the most beautiful locations on the planet.
The town witnessed militancy in the 1990s, but after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in 2003, the town is now enjoying a period of peace and quiet. The town is nestled within the imposing Himalayan peaks, and lies within miles of the Line of Control. It is the recipient of heavy snowfall during the winter season and is a popular ski resort.
With the abatement of militancy in the state, Gulmarg has quickly become one of the state's most visited destinations. The slopes of the Afarwat Hills of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalaya Chain boast one of the longest and highest ski slopes in Asia. The total distance covered by ski lift is five kilometres and the resort peaks at an altitude of 3,747m/12,292ft, accessed by an aerial gondola (telecabine). The skiing project was inaugurated by the Chief Minister on 25 December 2004. The entire hill is guarded by the army at all times. Unlike the army which is seen everywhere in the cities of Kashmir, this hill is totally surrounded and protected without disturbing the tourists in the actual hilltop. Frisking is only done midway on the access road at Tangmarg. Gulmarg does not have any permanent residents. All living in Gulmarg are hotel employees and guests. Everyone else is required to leave the village by sunset.
Official Tourist Rate ListGulmarg can be accessed from Srinagar (the capital of Kashmir) in about 1 hour by car or bus. The busses will reach Tangmarg in about 45 minutes. From Tangmarg, for the 20 km hill road, jeeps can be hired for reaching Gulmarg hilltop in about 20 minutes. Frisking will take place about 5km before Gulmarg. There is strict time limit in travelling between Tangmarg and Gulmarg. The last jeep down from Gulmarg is available at sunset.
Gulmarg has around 40 hotels off all grades. The peak season starts with the snow fall in December until April. The charges for one night stay in off season range from Rs500 - Rs4000+. The off-season rates usually receive a discount of about 60% compared to season time.
Gulmarg boasts of Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4200m/13779ft).-
2006-11-20 17:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here.
Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter.
For more information about Gulmarg, please check the followig website:
http://www.jktourism.org/cities/kashmir/gulmarg/index.htm
2006-11-20 21:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bcoz it is a beautiful hill station
2006-11-20 01:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by pretty me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and its a big ski resort
2006-11-20 09:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of its snow world
2006-11-20 01:29:54 · answer #6 · answered by R Purushotham Rao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋