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« on: March 25, 2011, 12:35:04 AM » |
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Gulmarg Hindi translation: “Meadow of Flowers” is a hill station and a notified area committee in district Baramula of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located at an average.height of 2690 meters. Gulmarg is known for having one of the worlds highest Gondola (cable car).
Journey to gulmarg takes 2.5-3 hours. Getting around Gulmarg is done mostly by foot. There is only one road which loops around the whole whole hill station.
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Paul Voebel
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 12:38:20 AM » |
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The main attraction here is the Gondola. Finished in 2004, it runs up to 3995 meters. Daily passes are available for the skiers and the nature lovers. The hills visible from the top are said to be a part of LOC and Pakistan administered Kashmir.
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Paul Voebel
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 12:38:59 AM » |
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Paul Voebel
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 12:40:18 AM » |
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Major Tourist Attractions of Gulmarg are Alpather Lake, Baba Reshi Shrine, Gondola Cable Car to Kongdor, Gold Golf , Khilanmarg, St Marys church, horse riding, skiing and sledging.
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Paul Voebel
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 12:40:58 AM » |
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Paul Voebel
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 12:43:11 AM » |
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