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Gulmarg

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Gulmarg meaning the garden of flowers is one of the three most popular tourist places in Kashmir; the other two being Pahalgam and Sonamarg. It is located towards the east of the valley and a little more than 50 kms from Srinagar city. The place boasts of a wonderful golf course, internationally acclaimed ski slopes, cable car and a miniature valley that amuses even the most uninterested traveler. To reach Gulmarg, travelers and tourists usually start from Srinagar. It is a one-hour drive in which the latter twenty minutes or so are the most enchanting. As one crosses the Magam locality, which is at about half the distance, distant pine mountains and the breeze coming from them become apparent. There is a low land and ravine formed of water stream. The road to Gulmarg slowly ascends from Tangmarg, considered as the base centre for Gulmarg. At Tangmarg, there is a small market, a bus and taxi stand. The place looks much like a small hamlet and the folks are townspeople. Many of the providers at Gulmarg, shop owners, smaller equipment renting agencies, pony-ride owners are from Tangmarg. From Tangmarg, Gulmarg is about 15 kms, and those 15 kms are hwat the visitors miss often. The road from Tangmarg goes along the border of the hill, revealing many picturesque places from vantage. Thick pine vegetation in the form of lofty pine and fir trees cover the whole area. It is woodland and the journey up with sky and treetops visible builds the gusto. The place bears a strong semblance with the sets of the famous Hollywood movie “Lord of the Rings” and with places found in New Zealand. At the summit, the sky becomes clear and even in a car you feel like you have reached the top of the world. However, the impression of the long meadows bordered by pine forests makes it fee like in plains. A small road runs along the plains in which three things conspicuously stand out – the Temple at the entrance, an old Church on a small hillock in the middle of the garden and the glaciers of the Affarwat. There are two kinds of slopes at Gulmarg, which makes it one of the best skiing destinations in India. The nursery slopes at the base and at some place in Kongdoori are pleasure grounds for amateurs and tourists who want to give it their first try. Above the slopes of Kangdoori and Upper Affarwat, the slopes run for a couple of kilometers and are ideal for professional skiers. A cable car system called Gondola operates from Gulmarg base to Affarwat. The ride has two stops – Kongdoori and Affarwat. Cable cars carry tourists and skiers to the mentioned places. Pony rides are also a great amusement at Gulmarg. To explore the lower regions, they are best means of transportation

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