Gulmarg is one of the most popular skiing destinations in India that has got absolutely stunning beauty along with the picturesque landscapes. The snowfall, the panoramic mountains, the valleys, and everything is just beyond perfect. It is a sure-shot summer getaway for people who like chilling winters.

Gulmarg Gondola is one of the famous places to visit in Gulmarg and is the second-highest cable car on the planet. The cable car rides are unquestionably meant to catch the excellence and quality of this place. The Gondola ride gives you the most luxurious sight of Gulmarg and Khilanmarg merged.

The first phase of the Gondola takes visitors to the height of 8,530 ft. to Kongdori Station and the second phase of the Gondola goes up to the tallness of 12293 ft. Visitors can enjoy horse riding or can visit the glorious "Strawberry Valley", Leopards Valley, and ride up to "Kongdori" to see the frozen lake of "Al-Pathar".

History Of Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a small village located in the Pir Panjal Peaks in the extreme western part of the Himalayan range of India. It was established as a Ski Resort by two British Army officers in 1927. It was considered as the favourite vacation destination for the Mughal and British rulers.

Places To Visit In And Around Gulmarg
1. Apharwat Peak
Situated at a height of 4,390 meters above the sea level in Gulmarg, this place receives a very heavy amount of snowfall. Moreover, an interesting fact about this place is that the line of control is situated at a distance of just a few kilometres from this place. Apharwat peak offers the tourists an amazing sense of awe along with the scenic and majestic views of the valley. This is definitely a must-visit tourist attraction in Gulmarg.

2. Gulmarg Gondola
The Gulmarg Gondola is one of the world's highest operating cable cars. The highest lines are inclusive of the Dagu glacier in Sichuan, China. This lift ferries about 600 people on an hourly basis to and from the Kongdoori Mountain.

3. Alpather Lake
This lake is quite popular among tourists owing to its very nature of being frozen from the month of November to mid-June. The charming and spell-binding aura of this place is all and all a very soothing travel experience.

4. Ningle Nallah
The Ningle Nallah is quite a charming tourist destination to visit in Gulmarg. This alluring mountain stream flows through the phenomenally green valleys. The snow-capped mountains which are there in the backdrop of the blooming wildflowers successfully make a dreamlike setting for the overall place. And it is after passing through the mountains along with the valleys that this stream mixes into the Jhelum which is situated near Sopore.

5. Khilanmarg
If you want to know how a paradise may look like, then Khilanmarg is the kind of place which you should visit. The place is carpeted with flowers of varied colours and a divine ambience. And it is in the spring season that the beauty of this place is at its peak.

6. Maharani Temple
What is quite surprisingly interesting about this place is that in this particular temple all the rituals are specifically performed by a Muslim priest. Now, that is a great and unique reason to visit this tourist destination all the more.