23 Jan 2014 TKSNN
Gulmarg has been a resort for the kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir who used to visit frequently. The old name of Gulmarg was “Gaurimarg”, the name of Lord Shiva’s wife. Yousuf Shah Chak changed its name to Gulmarg, meaning the place of roses.
It was a favourite summer holiday destination for the British stationed in India.
Gulmarg is the “heartland of winter sports in India.” Gulmarg was being mooted as a possible host for the 2010Commonwealth Winter Games. As such, Gulmarg has been rated by CNN International as Asia’s seventh best ski destination. This resort is famous because of its “Gulmarg Gondola,” one of the highest cable car in the world, reaching 3,979 metres. Photos by: Khursheed Parray
