{"id":204,"date":"2017-01-04T10:21:58","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T10:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetravellore.com\/?p=204"},"modified":"2017-12-15T10:02:07","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T10:02:07","slug":"pictures-asias-best-ski-resort-gulmarg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetravellore.com\/blog\/pictures-asias-best-ski-resort-gulmarg\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: Asia\u2019s Best Ski Resort Gulmarg"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

Nasir Kachroo<\/a>\u00a0 of\u00a0TheTravellore visited the Ski resort last January and captured the breathtaking slopes of the Gulmarg.<\/p>\n

\"First
First snow at Gulmarg is an invitation to travellers, ski enthusiasts and locals to enjoy the snow festivity.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Gulmarg
Gulmarg receives the highest snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, the snow blankets entice the skiing enthusiasts from all across the globe.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
The snow-covered Gulmarg attracts more tourists during winter. There are a host of snow sports at this time of the years.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Horsmen
Horsemen shift to sledge-pulling during the winter season to secure their livelihood.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
The 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 Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Some
Some of the best slopes in Asia for beginners and intermediate skiers are available at Gulmarg.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Because
Because of its virgin peaks, Gulmarg is a preferred Heliskiing destination, one of the best in Asia.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Gulmarg
Gulmarg also offers ice-skating, ice-hockey, tobogganing and snowboarding, but the main attraction remains skiing.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Gulmarg
Gulmarg 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 Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Named
Named by Sultan Yusuf Shah, of Chak dynasty, Gulmarg was favourite vacation destination of Mughals and the British during their rule in\u00a0India.\/Photo By: Nasir Kachroo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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