With the onset of winter in Kashmir, travellers, ski enthusiast and adventure sports lovers throng the world famous hill station Gulmarg, in north Kashmir. Covered with a white blanket of snow Gulmarg is the most beautiful place in the valley during the winter season.
Nasir Kachroo of TheTravellore visited the Ski resort last January and captured the breathtaking slopes of the Gulmarg.
First snow at Gulmarg is an invitation to travellers, ski enthusiasts and locals to enjoy the snow festivity./Photo By: Nasir KachrooGulmarg receives the highest snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, the snow blankets entice the skiing enthusiasts from all across the globe./Photo By: Nasir KachrooThe snow-covered Gulmarg attracts more tourists during winter. There are a host of snow sports at this time of the years./Photo By: Nasir KachrooHorsemen shift to sledge-pulling during the winter season to secure their livelihood./Photo By: Nasir KachrooThe two-stage ropeway Gulmarg Gondola is Asia’s highest and longest cable car project and ranks second highest operating cable car in the world./Photo By: Nasir KachrooSome of the best slopes in Asia for beginners and intermediate skiers are available at Gulmarg./Photo By: Nasir KachrooBecause of its virgin peaks, Gulmarg is a preferred Heliskiing destination, one of the best in Asia./Photo By: Nasir KachrooGulmarg also offers ice-skating, ice-hockey, tobogganing and snowboarding, but the main attraction remains skiing./Photo By: Nasir KachrooGulmarg lies in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 8694 feet above the sea level. Gulmarg is among the best Ski destinations in Asia./Photo By: Nasir KachrooNamed by Sultan Yusuf Shah, of Chak dynasty, Gulmarg was favourite vacation destination of Mughals and the British during their rule in India./Photo By: Nasir Kachroo0
Fayaz is a freelance journalist. He has contributed to various news organisations across India Such as Indian Express, Bureaucracy Today and Rising Kashmir. Fayaz also has expertise in social media marketing.
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