Best points to Visit in Gulmarg
1. Khilanmarg: One of the places in Gulmarg that is blessed with abundant beauty with sights of huge mountains almost dripping snow. The slope which goes up to almost 600 m starts at Khilanmarg and goes up to Gulmarg where you can enjoy skiing expeditions in the winter. You can also catch glimpses of some of the highest peaks in the world from here including the Nanga Parbat as well as the Nun and Kun twin peaks.
2. Alpather Lake: The peace, quiet, cold and beauty of this tourist place in Gulmarg makes it ideal for a honeymoon getaway when you are looking for tranquil surroundings to enjoy your time together. The lake is surrounded on all sides by towering mountains and sloping meadows. It is an ideal location to capture some of the best memories of your life with your better half.
3. Ningle Nallah: Click some of the most memorable pictures in the lush surroundings of Ningle Nallah. Just about 10 km from Gulmarg this mountain stream is surrounded by snow laden peaks and green pastures on all sides.
4. St Mary’s Church: What better way to embark on the journey of togetherness than to start off on a spiritual note. The beautiful architecture and backdrop of the St Mary’s Church makes the experience every bit worth its while and is definitely one of the best places to visit in Gulmarg.
5. Partake of Delicious Kashmiri Food: Gulmarg has a number of restaurants and food outlets that serve great Kashmiri fare like Yakhni, rogan josh, gushtaba, gadde monje and the mouth -watering Kashmiri mutton kebabs among several others. One of the main attractions in Gulmarg you cannot miss out on is the pink colored chai which is enjoyed as a noon tea by the locals and visitors alike.
6. Go Ice Skating: If you are not a professional level skater, do not worry. There are a number of camps set up in Gulmarg for students and seasoned skaters. The best time to try your hands at this sport would be around January and February.
7. Go Shopping: This is a great place to pick up some of the best quality pashmina shawls, stoles or blankets as well as ethnic handcrafted jewelry, paper mache products, walnut woodwork, beautiful rugs and carpets. Walk around Outer Circle: The Outer Circle Road is a loop of around 10 km that runs along the Golf Course and offers some of the best views you can glean from the most exotic tourist places in Gulmarg.