A Kashmir Amritsar holiday package is incomplete without a visit to Gulmarg. Located in the Baramula district of Jammu & Kashmir, this hill station is 52 kilometers from Srinagar, at a height of about 8,825 ft.
Gulmarg was earlier known as Gaurimarg which is also the name of Lord Shiva's wife, Goddess Parvati. It was renamed as Gulmarg by Kashmir's last independent king, Yusuf Shah Chak. It means 'Valley of Flowers'.
CNN International has rated Gulmarg as "Asia's seventh best ski destination". The "heartland of winter sports in India", the place is in its peak tourist season from December to March. This is the time when the mountain slopes are covered with snow and the area is alive with sports like Skiing, Ski bobbing, Sledging and Heliskiing.
During the summer months, that is from May to July, the maximum temperature touches 25 degrees Celsius. This is another time when the area is full of tourists who wish to see the green slopes of Gulmarg and its bed of flowers. This is the time when the snow melts and the prime skiing destination is green with grass on its gentle slopes. There are green meadows with beautiful flowers everywhere. One can see the world's highest golf course here - 18 hole golf course situated at a height of 2680 meters above sea level. You can also enjoy a ride in the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world. The Gondola take people to the Mt. Apharwat Summit (height 13,780 ft) and back.
A number of tourists visit the place on a Kashmir tour packages for 3 night and 4 days. But Gulmarg is not their only destination. There is Srinagar and Pahalgam too. Srinagar is the place to enjoy living in the houseboat. This is one experience that everyone should enjoy. The lovely houseboats are in a huge number in the Dal Lake and the Nagin Lake. They are a treat to stay in – with drapery, carpets, wooden carvings, and maybe even a personal deck to enjoy the morning and evening tea!
Pahalgam on the other hand is a comparatively quiet place good to spend quality time with friends and family. Enjoy picnics, pony rides and treks in this area. About 15 kilometers from Pahalgam is the Betaab Valley. The valley got its name after the film shoot of the hit Bollywood movie Betaab starring Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh in the lead roles. The valley also has a hut known as the Bobby Hut after the film shoot of another super hit Bollywood movie Bobby.
The Betaab Valley is surrounded by lush green meadows and forests and white mountain peaks. A clear cold water stream, gurgling with water, flows through the valley. This place is a hit with tourists and also popularly used by trekkers for setting up their base camps.
A Kashmir tour packages for 3 night and 4 days can well cover these places. And if you wish to see more of Kashmir and also the beautiful Golden Temple in Amritsar on your way back, you could extend you trip a bit more. The Wagah Border is close from Amritsar and can be visited in one day. A Kashmir Amritsar holiday package will surely cover these places. However, those who are managing the trip planning on their own can add 2 days extra to their schedule and visit the two places.
Gulmarg was earlier known as Gaurimarg which is also the name of Lord Shiva's wife, Goddess Parvati. It was renamed as Gulmarg by Kashmir's last independent king, Yusuf Shah Chak. It means 'Valley of Flowers'.
CNN International has rated Gulmarg as "Asia's seventh best ski destination". The "heartland of winter sports in India", the place is in its peak tourist season from December to March. This is the time when the mountain slopes are covered with snow and the area is alive with sports like Skiing, Ski bobbing, Sledging and Heliskiing.
During the summer months, that is from May to July, the maximum temperature touches 25 degrees Celsius. This is another time when the area is full of tourists who wish to see the green slopes of Gulmarg and its bed of flowers. This is the time when the snow melts and the prime skiing destination is green with grass on its gentle slopes. There are green meadows with beautiful flowers everywhere. One can see the world's highest golf course here - 18 hole golf course situated at a height of 2680 meters above sea level. You can also enjoy a ride in the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world. The Gondola take people to the Mt. Apharwat Summit (height 13,780 ft) and back.
A number of tourists visit the place on a Kashmir tour packages for 3 night and 4 days. But Gulmarg is not their only destination. There is Srinagar and Pahalgam too. Srinagar is the place to enjoy living in the houseboat. This is one experience that everyone should enjoy. The lovely houseboats are in a huge number in the Dal Lake and the Nagin Lake. They are a treat to stay in – with drapery, carpets, wooden carvings, and maybe even a personal deck to enjoy the morning and evening tea!
Pahalgam on the other hand is a comparatively quiet place good to spend quality time with friends and family. Enjoy picnics, pony rides and treks in this area. About 15 kilometers from Pahalgam is the Betaab Valley. The valley got its name after the film shoot of the hit Bollywood movie Betaab starring Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh in the lead roles. The valley also has a hut known as the Bobby Hut after the film shoot of another super hit Bollywood movie Bobby.
The Betaab Valley is surrounded by lush green meadows and forests and white mountain peaks. A clear cold water stream, gurgling with water, flows through the valley. This place is a hit with tourists and also popularly used by trekkers for setting up their base camps.
A Kashmir tour packages for 3 night and 4 days can well cover these places. And if you wish to see more of Kashmir and also the beautiful Golden Temple in Amritsar on your way back, you could extend you trip a bit more. The Wagah Border is close from Amritsar and can be visited in one day. A Kashmir Amritsar holiday package will surely cover these places. However, those who are managing the trip planning on their own can add 2 days extra to their schedule and visit the two places.
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