HillStations

For those who are interested in skiing, Gulmarg has the highest ski slopes. Skiing is normally offered from mid-December to mid-May but mid-January to mid-February is the best time to visit. A vast variety of challenging slopes are offered at Gulmarg. There are slopes for beginners and intermediate from Kongdoori (the mid station for the Gondola) or the advanced could go to the highest slopes in Apharwat. It is possible to catch sight of Mount K2 on a cloudless day. You could hire all the gear such as goggles, sticks and skis that you need for alpine and cross country skiing as well as for ice skating and snow boarding. Tobogganing is very popular here as it does not call for any skill. A wooden board is released from the top of a hill. Besides these, you could also hire snow scooters for riding. The temperature during the winter months could go as low as -11 degrees while the maximum temperature could be +3.

Every year Gulmarg celebrates the annual snow festival that attracts hordes of tourists to this quaint and immaculate snow covered hill station. Quite a few events are held at the snow festival which include ice hockey, snow rugby and snow cycling. Several people come here for a tour and end up becoming winter sports addicts. Gulmarg is a classic beginner’s ski resort. The women need not wear heavy woolens, a regular pair of slacks or even a salwar kameez will do. You can get hold of an instructor who could teach you to ski. Yet another sport one could indulge in Gulmarg is golf. Standing at a height of 2650 meters it is the highest golf course in the world. This 18-hole golf course has been laid as per international standards to the proviso of Peter Thompson. The crisp weather makes the game all the more stimulating. The winter Games Federation of India has dubbed Gulmarg as the winter sports capital of India during its annual general meeting, which is an honor bestowed on Gulmarg.

Heli-skiing is another sport offered over here. It involves descending from a helicopter onto the top of a high peak draped in snow and then skiing down the slopes. It is a riveting experience. Those who are interested in heli-skiing can come to Gulmarg. Apart from Canada, Asia’s heli-skiing resort is the best option for those who enjoy this sport.

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