Gulmarg (means Meadow of flowers), Baramula, Jammu and Kashmir - India

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* It is a majestic hill station in the district of Baramula of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

* The hill station, at an altitude of 2730 m, was earlier known as Gaurimarg, where Gauri stands for Goddess Parvati the wife of Lord Shiva. The name Gulmarg was given to this place by the King Yousuf Shah Chak.

* Nestled with stunning peaks in the Himalayan ranges, Gulmarg is a spectacular picnic spot attracted by all kinds of tourists with its lush green backdrop, beautiful landscapes, flowering gardens, serene lakes and pleasant climate during the summers and falls.

* This imposing hill station was a pleasure resort for kings and royal family members and a summer retreat for the British officers during the British rule in India.

* Gulmarg is an eye catching place with picturesque surroundings, beautiful gardens with mind blogging flowers and fragrance.

* This is one of the best ski resorts in India as it gets heavy snowfall, especially during winter.

* Some of the highest ski slopes in India lies in the sloppy Himalayan regions in Gulmarg.

* Gulmarg is credited with the longest and highest cable car project in Asia.

* The experience in this cable car is breathtaking and really memorable.

* Gulmarg was spotted as one of the potential location for 2010 Winter Commonwealth games.

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