The
journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of
reaching there roads bordered by rigid avenues
of poplar give over to flat expanses of rice fields
interspersed with picturesque villages. Depending
on the season, nature's colours could be the translucent
green of spring, summer's rich emerald, or autumn's
golden hues, when scarlet chillies festoon windows
of village homes. After Tangmarg, the climb to
Gulmarg begins through fir-covered hillsides.
At one point, known simply as View Point, travellers
generally stop their vehicles for a few minutes
and look out a spectacle of snow-covered mountains,
almost within touching distance.
Skiing & Heliskiing : Asia's
one of the most famous Heli-skiing resort is at
Gulmarg, Kashmir. Come December, and the verdant
green slopes of Gulmarg are blanketed with snow,
forming some of the finest natural slopes for
ski runs of all levels.
Golf Courses : Gulmarg also has one of
the world's highest green golf courses, as well
as a clubhouse, which is a historical building
in its own right. For the would-be golfer, there
are golf sets on hire, pros to instruct one in
the game, and temporary memberships. Naturally,
these facilities are available to players as well,
except that serious golfers usually carry their
sets along.
Gondola Lift : For a fun filled
ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg's newly constructed
Gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through
pine clad slopes, is exhilarating. |
