Gulmarg Trekking

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Sight Address : Trekking, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir 193403.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Gulmarg Trekking base in the Himalayan regions is very popular in Gulmarg. Many trekking trails offering medium to hard adventurous trekking originates from the hilly terrains of Gulmarg. There are many resorts offering all supports for trekking expeditions and also there are many skilled guides. Gulmarg-Khilanmarg, Gulmarg-Apharwat and Gulmarg-Alapther trekking trails are very popular among the trekking enthusiasts. The trekking through the breathtaking undulated snow covered sloppy Himalayan ranges is really an adventurous experience to extol. Majestic views of Namga Parbat, enchanting snow covered valleys and dense forests make the trekking in Gulmarg a wonderful experience for any traveller. Ideal time for trekking is from April to November.

Trekking Gulmarg

HistoryEdit

Trekking base in the Himalayan regions is very popular in Gulmarg. Way back in the 19th century, the British discovered Gulmarg as a tourist place. Before this discovery, the area was vacation by the Mughal emperors. The northern Pir Panjal Range in Gulmarg is an ideal place for trekking. At an altitude of approximately 1,500 feet above the hillside dominated by forests, the Nanga Parbat is visible from a number of view points. While you are at a distance, the Pir Panjal Range seems to be rounded. But when you are walking up the slopes the view is entirely different from what is appears from a distance. While you trek, you will observe that the smooth peaks of the hills rise above the slopes dominated by evergreen forests. The steepness of these peaks appears to be equal like those of the Himalayas.

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March to October.

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Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

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1-4 hours.

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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 Rs. 45/55). Change there for Gulmarg (Rs. 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, woollen 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.