Located in the Pir Panjal mountain range in the western Himalayas, Gulmarg is an exciting place in Kashmir. The thick snow-covered mountains, green coniferous trees, and the winding road in between give the impression of a hill station in Europe. The British colonizers built three golf courses in the region; one of them still survives. At an altitude of 2650 meters, it is considered as the highest of its kind in the world. Gulmarg is considered the heartland of winter sports in India. Adventure activities like skiing, tobogganing, snowboarding, and heli-skiing are the attractions here. The place is also famous for Gondola ride which unravels the mystic beauty of the land. The historic Maharani temple ad St Mary’s Church make the place attractive for history lovers.
