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Gulmarg – A Hot Spot for Cool Winter Sports   by Soni Sajjan

For winter sport aficionados, a trip to Gulmarg Kashmir in the middle of winter can be an exhilarating experience. The ski slopes and snowboarding facilities draws several enthusiasts here. But Gulmarg has a lot to offer even its summer visitors. The wonder views, meadows and flower laden gardens are a treat for the eyes.

Getting to Gulmarg

You can access Gulmarg either through Srinagar (52 kilometers) or Jammu (300 kilometers). If you are on a budget, Jammu is the better bet as it has a railway station. Srinagar is the closest airport to Gulmarg. The Srinagar-Gulmarg distance can be covered by cab and takes around two hours.

Gulmarg Hotels

Gulmarg is well geared up for tourists throughout the year. There are nearly 40 hotels in the tiny town and they range across the spectrum from luxury to basic.

Here's a look at some of the budget Gulmarg hotels.

Hotel Welcome

The hotel is located on the town's main road, known as the Boulevard. The hotel has a variety of rooms including deluxe, executive and presidential. Each of the bedrooms comes equipped with a television and climate control facilities. The hotel also has a multi-cuisine restaurant.

Hotel Zam Zam

The Zam Zam hotel is located in the centre of Gulmarg and is right next to the taxi stand. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with television and intercom facilities. Room heaters are available on request. The hotel has a restaurant for its guests and room service is also available. There is also a laundry service.

Gulmarg Inn

The Gulmarg Inn has all the amenities that are required for a comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious and decently furnished. Each room has an attached bath, television, running hot and cold water. The hotel also has a quality restaurant that offers multi-cuisine food. Though the restaurant closes down at 10 pm, room service is available at all times. The hotel also provides laundry service and a travel desk to give advice on local sight-seeing. There is also a doctor on call at the hotel.

Hotel Khaleel Palace

The hotel has a charming wooden structure and is located at Gandola in Gulmarg. The hotel is divided into two wings known as the Hawa Mahal and the Pari Mahal. Both the wings together have 13 rooms. In addition, the hotel offers facilities like sauna and massage room. The hotel restaurant, known as Sarposh, offers Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. The hotel also has Wi-Fi connectivity and safe deposit facilities.

Gulmarg provides plenty of lodging options for both sightseers and winter sports enthusiasts.

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