St Mary's Church

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India /Jammu & Kashmir /Baramula /Gulmarg

Sight Address : St Mary’s Church is located close to the 18th hole of the Gulmarg Golf Club and its Clubhouse. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

St Mary’s Church is a religiously important church in Gulmarg. The construction of the church dates back to 150 years and was done by famous British architectures in the construction style of British churches. This holy church is rare sight of a Christian church in Gulmarg and is reachable through trekking. The church is located in the heart of the town and is surrounded by many old fashioned huts as well as an old hotel suitable for staying to view snow falling on the surroundings. The alpine trees around the church add a soft breeze to the cool environment. Gulmarg Golf Club is a nearby attraction to visit.

St Mary’s Church Gulmarg

HistoryEdit

St. Mary’s Church, built during the British reign in the year 1902, is located in proximity to Gulmarg. Constructed in the British architectural style, this church attracts tourists in large numbers. This 110 year old church is one of the few Christian Churches in the entire state and is considered as the heritage of the British Rule in India. The church is surrounded by several huts and hotels, designed in old architectural style, where tourists can stay. The Alpine trees surrounding the area add up to the beauty of the place. A mosque, a temple, and Gurudwara are also located in proximity to the church.

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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.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Hotel Highlands Park ; Near Church Road, Gulmarg 193403, India; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

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.
Cameras and handbags are not allowed inside the church.
Keep your mobile in silent mode in the church.