India /Jammu & Kashmir /Baramula /Gulmarg
Sight Address : Khilanmarg is situated at a distance of 4 km from the Gulmarg bus stop. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Khilanmarg is a place by walking across the meadows of the valley , and tourists can easily reach . Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the valley is scattered with wild flowers in the spring season. Tourists can enjoy the panoramic views of the Nanga Parbat, the Himalayas, and the twin peaks of Nun and Kun. Several scenic tourist spots are located in proximity to . ‘View Point’, located in the outskirts of Khilanmarg, is popular among sightseers because of its backdrop formed by the Himalayas.
Khilanmarg view
HistoryEdit
Khilanmarg is within a 4 km walk from Gulmarg, covered with nature’s beauty and splendour. Lying 2000 feet above Gulmarg, surrounded by dense forests and deep valley, Khilanmarg gives panoramic views of the majestic Himalayan peaks. From Khilanmarg, the Himalayas look greater, closer and mightier. Khilanmarg is carpeted with fragrant and blossoming flowers in spring and becomes a ski run destination for its visitors in winter. The valley emanates pristine beauty during the summer months and is surrounded by greenery from all the sides, thus becoming an ideal destination for adventure enthusiasts. One can go on a trekking trail at Khilanmarg and get drenched in the splendid beauty of nature. The twin peaks of Nun and Kun and grandiose Nanda Parbat is visible from Khilanmarg.
Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
10.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
March to October.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hrs.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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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, 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.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Station : 101
