Gulmarg & Pahalgam Travel

GULMARG

Gulmarg is situated 52 kms south-west of Srinagar at an altitude of 2700 m. Literally translated it means 'Valley of Flowers' and is placed amidst snow-capped mountains. There are scenic spots like Khilanmarg, Kongdori, Alpather lake, etc. and one can also get a view of the Nanga Parbat. Gulmarg has Asia's only heli-skiing resort and has some of the finest natural slopes for ski runs of all levels. The longest ski-run in Gulmarg is provided by gondola cable car, allowing a ski run of 2200 m.

How to reach Gulmarg:

Air: The nearest airhead is Srinagar (52 kms).

Rail: The nearest railhead is Jammu.

Road: There are busses from Srinagar (52 kms).

PAHALGAM

Pahalgam is situated 95 kms east of Srinagar. It is a beautiful resort at confluence of Lidder river and the Sheshnag lake. The landscape is marked by steep hills, lush forests and the cascading Lidder river. Extremely popular with tourists, it is an important trekking base. One can trek or hire a pony to some of the most exotic locations -like, the vast meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forests and scenic picnic spots like Hajan and Chandanwari. Chandanwari, is also the starting point of the journey to the Amarnath Shrine which takes place every year in the month of July/August. 11 kms. from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag.

How to reach Phalgam:

Air: The nearest airhead is Srinagar (95 kms).

Rail: The nearest railhead is Jammu (395 kms).

Road: There are State transport buses from Srinagar. One can also hire private taxis.