India /Jammu & Kashmir /Baramula /Gulmarg
Sight Address : Golf Club, Gulmarg Village, Gulmarg, India Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Golf Course at Gulmarg was formally inaugurated on 18th of September, 2011 by the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Mr. Omar Abdullah (now the longest course in the country at 7505 yards). Ranjit Nanda & associates redesigned this golf course that is carved out within a meadow & that has at least 16 different species of wild flowers. The flowers are in full bloom from about the middle of June till early September. The 18 hole championship course is a stern test of golf from the back tees and measures 7505 yards with a Par of 72.
It has the longest dual sided driving range in the country of over 600 yards with target greens to aim at from both sides. There is a large practice green at the Clubhouse too. A golf academy with 3 learning holes is also part of the concept. The greens on the course are large, undulating and very quick with a stimp -meter reading of 10 + feet on regular days. The greens have been designed to fit into the natural landscape with undulations and contours merging with the surrounding areas. In order to prevent erosion, some bunkers have unique wooden sleeper faces. There are a number of bunkers on the course that have been designed to ‘fit’ into the natural character of the course. The grass on the greens is A-4 Creeping Bent imported from the United States.It is potentially one of the finest summer golfing destinations in the world.
Golf Course
HistoryEdit
Golf Course, Gulmarg was formally inaugurated on 18th of September, 2011 by the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Mr. Omar Abdullah.It is redesigned and now the longest course in the country, 7505 yards. Ranjit Nanda & associates redesigned this golf course that is carved out within a meadow & that has at least 16 different species of wild flowers. The flowers are in full bloom from about the middle of June till early September. The 18 hole championship course is a stern test of golf from the back tees and measures 7505 yards with a Par of 72.It has the longest dual sided driving range in the country of over 600 yards with target greens to aim at from both sides. There is a large practice green at the Clubhouse too. A golf academy with 3 learning holes is also part of the concept.
Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
March to October.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 Minutes Minimum.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Green Fee is Rs. 800/- Green fee for 9 holes is 600 INR.Rentals Rs. 500/- Caddy fee for 9 holes is 300 INR. No balls available – golfers need to carry their own practice balls. Golf cart is available – Fee not decided.
Kids Rs. : Green Fee is Rs. 800/- Green fee for 9 holes is 600 INR.Rentals Rs. 500/- Caddy fee for 9 holes is 300 INR. No balls available – golfers need to carry their own practice balls. Golf cart is available – Fee not decided.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Green Fee is Rs. 800/- Green fee for 9 holes is 600 INR.Rentals Rs. 500/- Caddy fee for 9 holes is 300 INR. No balls available – golfers need to carry their own practice balls. Golf cart is available – Fee not decided.
Kids Rs. : Green Fee is Rs. 800/- Green fee for 9 holes is 600 INR.Rentals Rs. 500/- Caddy fee for 9 holes is 300 INR. No balls available – golfers need to carry their own practice balls. Golf cart is available – Fee not decided.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : The road to Gulmarg is very beautiful . All sorts of transport are available to Gulmarg from Srinagar. Taxies are easily available to reach these site in Gulmarg.
Bus : Gulmarg is well linked by bus services from most of the cities in Jammu and Kashmir. State owned buses and Private tourist deluxe luxury buses are also available to reach Gulmarg from various parts of J&K like Srinagar (Rs 150), Sonmarg (Rs 300) and many other parts of the state.
Train : Closest railway station is Srinagar railway station and taxies,buses are available to reach Gulmarg. Buses and more frequent shared jeeps run from Batmalu Bus Station in Srinagar to Tangmarg (summer/winter ₹45/55). Change there for Gulmarg (₹20/30), around 13km beyond on hairpins through the pine forest. By private jeep, day returns from Srinagar cost around RS.1800 per vehicle.
Air : Nearest airport to Gulmarg is Srinagar which is 56 km away from Gulmarg. Jeeps and Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gulmarg, which will cost around Rs 1,000 – 1,200. Srinagar is well connected to Delhi with daily regular flights. Many other Indian cities are also connected to Srinagar by air.
Others : Visitors can reach the place by local means of transportation such as sledges, field chutes, and horses.
Things to CarryEdit
- Food & plenty of drinking water, woolan cloths, camera etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Temperatures in Gulmarg remain well below zero for major part of the year. Keep your body well covered with gloves, boots, overcoats to prevent frostbite. On the way to Gulmarg, there are small shops where you can buy heavy woollens and boots for rent. Do buy these, as at that altitude, you’ll surely require them.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Station : 101
