Gulmarg – A Trip to the Meadow of Flowers
Gulmarg – which literally means a meadow of flowers - with its beautiful gardens and green valleys is indeed aptly named. The town is a great place to visit during summers as well as winters. While a summer trip to Gulmarg Kashmir and its spectacular landscape can keep your camera busy, it's also an ideal destination for those who like to indulge in winter sports.
Snowboarding and skiing are popular winter activities.
Reaching Gulmarg
Srinagar airport is the closest to Gulmarg, while the nearest railways station is Jammu Tawi. Srinagar is 56 kilometers away from Gulmarg and the distance can be covered in two hours by cab. Jammu is around 300 kilometers away.
Gulmarg Hotels
Gulmarg is well equipped to deal with the tourist influx. There are more than 40 hotels in the town. These range from basic rooms for those on a tight budget to star hotels with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and ski slopes. Here are some 3 star Gulmarg hotels which offer a comfortable stay at quite affordable rates.
Hotel Royal Park
The hotel is set in the Pir Panjal mountain ranges and offers spacious rooms with central heating for its guests. The rooms are equipped with satellite TV. The hotel is a 90-minute drive from Srinagar airport. The facilities at the hotel include:
• The Royal Garden restaurant which is open 24x7 and offers several cuisines.
• Internet facilities
• Business centre
• Travel desk
Alpine Ridge
Alpine Ridge is on the way to Khilanmarg, the highland meadow which is a popular tourist spot. It is a two hour drive from Srinagar airport. The hotel has 23 deluxe rooms and three suites. The well furnished rooms are warm as they have central heating and wall to wall carpeting. Hot and cold water, television and telephone are available in all the rooms. The hotel also has:
• A multi-cuisine restaurant with Indian, Chinese and local cuisine
• Laundry Service
• Doctor on Call
• Travel desk to arrange trips to golf course, treks and horse riding.
Grand Mumtaz
The hotel is centrally located in Gulmarg town, making it easy to visit the ski slopes. Guests have the option of choosing from the 40 deluxe rooms or two suites. All the rooms have central heating and cable television. Dining options include the restaurant, coffee shop as well as a barbeque facility. The service at the hotel is warm and hospitable.
Gulmarg hotels have the amenities to make your stay a pleasant one.
Snowboarding and skiing are popular winter activities.
Reaching Gulmarg
Srinagar airport is the closest to Gulmarg, while the nearest railways station is Jammu Tawi. Srinagar is 56 kilometers away from Gulmarg and the distance can be covered in two hours by cab. Jammu is around 300 kilometers away.
Gulmarg Hotels
Gulmarg is well equipped to deal with the tourist influx. There are more than 40 hotels in the town. These range from basic rooms for those on a tight budget to star hotels with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and ski slopes. Here are some 3 star Gulmarg hotels which offer a comfortable stay at quite affordable rates.
Hotel Royal Park
The hotel is set in the Pir Panjal mountain ranges and offers spacious rooms with central heating for its guests. The rooms are equipped with satellite TV. The hotel is a 90-minute drive from Srinagar airport. The facilities at the hotel include:
• The Royal Garden restaurant which is open 24x7 and offers several cuisines.
• Internet facilities
• Business centre
• Travel desk
Alpine Ridge
Alpine Ridge is on the way to Khilanmarg, the highland meadow which is a popular tourist spot. It is a two hour drive from Srinagar airport. The hotel has 23 deluxe rooms and three suites. The well furnished rooms are warm as they have central heating and wall to wall carpeting. Hot and cold water, television and telephone are available in all the rooms. The hotel also has:
• A multi-cuisine restaurant with Indian, Chinese and local cuisine
• Laundry Service
• Doctor on Call
• Travel desk to arrange trips to golf course, treks and horse riding.
Grand Mumtaz
The hotel is centrally located in Gulmarg town, making it easy to visit the ski slopes. Guests have the option of choosing from the 40 deluxe rooms or two suites. All the rooms have central heating and cable television. Dining options include the restaurant, coffee shop as well as a barbeque facility. The service at the hotel is warm and hospitable.
Gulmarg hotels have the amenities to make your stay a pleasant one.
