Shafat Bukhari
Gulmarg is famous for its winter games. one of the game Skiing here usually begins around the beginning of December and goes on till the end of March. Gulmarg has earned the distinction of being the best ski resort in the Himalayas. The first National Winter Games were held in Gulmarg in the year 1998. Gulmarg is situated at a distance of 56 kilometers from Srinagar. Gulmarg has the reputation of being the highest lift-served ski resort in India. Ski lifts and chair lifts take skiers up to the top of the ski slopes from where skiers can choose the beginners, intermediate or more advanced slopes.
Gulmarg also offers Heliskiing for winter sports lovers. It is Asia’s only Heliskiing resort and in fact after Canada, Kashmir is the best option for those inclined towards Heliskiing. Heliskiing comprises of being dropped by a helicopter on the summit of a high, snow-covered peak and then skiing down the slopes.
Heliskiing in Kashmir can be a breathtaking experience. Heliskiing is the ultimate winter sports thrill for the adventure sports lover. This extreme winter sport has some element of risk but the thrill experienced while indulging in Heliskiing is said to be unequalled by any other winter sport. Gulmarg has highest Cable car system installed in the world. It has become the best alternative to Heliskiing, making Gulmarg the most economical ski Resort in the world.
