Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Most Famous Places to Visit in Gulmarg

Gulmarg is one of the most stunning hill stations in India. It has some spectacular places to see like the Nagin valley, the Apharwat peak, and Pattan. The St. Mary's church popular for its Victorian architecture is also visited by many tourists. Know more about the places to visit in Gulmarg.

It is a hill station and also popular skiing destination in Jammu and Kashmir. Together with Srinagar and Pahalgam, Gulmarg forms the most popular or the golden triangle of tourism in Kashmir. Of the many things and activities that you could indulge in, we bring to you the list of most famous places to visit in Gulmarg. Gulmarg, a picturesque hill station in vicinity to Srinagar draws thousands of tourists from far and wide owing to its legendary beauty. The rustic ambiance and pastoral green stretches of Gulmarg present you with a total refreshing and revitalizing scenery. Gulmarg in the yesteryears was called Gourimarg but later it came to be known as Gulmarg.            

Alpather Lake

Located at a distance of 13 km from Gulmarg, lies a serene and dazzling Alpather Lake. The lake is triangular shaped and perfectly placed in the surroundings of picturesque snow capped hills. The gardens besides the lake add beauty to its backdrop.

St Mary's Church

St Mary’s church is a Roman catholic church. Constructed in early 20th century, the church is a beautiful example of the Victorian architecture and seems more of a small-countryside chapel with Gray stone walls and a green tiled roof with wooden decoration.

Nagin Valley

The Nagin Valley is a beautiful meadow which offers enthralling sights to the visitors. Initially, the place was closed, but it is now open for locals and tourists. The place is a great attraction for those who look up to camping and trekking.

Maharani Temple

Built in 1915, the temple is well known as Mohineshwar Shivalalaya and preserves the deity of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple was constructed by Mohini Bai Sisodia, the consort of the King Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir.

Snow Sports

Skiing and snowboarding are two activities that have made Gulmarg a popular destination for snow sports in India. Winter arrives here in full glory and covers the hills with thick sheet of smooth snow. The slopes are all natural and are suitable for beginners and professionals. 

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