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DAY 2 - Gulmarg
Early morning: Left for Gulmarg from Srinagar (2 hr-ride).
Leave ASAP because the queue for Gondola ride becomes too long with time.
Morning: Gondola ride to station 2, Trek to Indian flag (there are no activities available here).
Gondola ride to station 1 - Snow bike ride, Lunch.
Afternoon: Maharaja palace.
Evening: Drove back to Srinagar.
Even though words can't describe the mesmerizing scenery, I am certain that the pictures which I have shared below will make you realise that instead of calling Kashmir the 'Switzerland of India', it's high time we start calling Switzerland the 'Kashmir of the World'! The real highlight was the ropeway ride from the mountain base to the peak, also known as the GONDOLA RIDE. As I rode up the mountain, it appeared like I was climbing into the sky itself! The ride ahead was almost invisible as it was very steep with clouds enveloping from everywhere - it truly felt like a 'Stairway to Heaven'! There were two stations to get down; I chose to first visit the peak (Station 2) because the weather there was claimed to be unpredictable. On reaching Station 2, I found myself at such a staggering height that clouds engulfed me from all directions, and snow stretched as far as the eye could see, creating a surreal blanket of white. Standing on this peak made me literally feel as though I was on top of the world! The crowd was sparse which allowed me to soak in the scene with crystal clarity. I had a small trek into infinity, and had a chance encounter with an armyman beneath the Indian flag fluttering proudly atop the peak. It was a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers, and it filled me with an overwhelming sense of pride for my country. After spending some time here, I travelled down to Station 1. Here I enjoyed a snow-bike ride and would definitely recommend this to everyone (pics below). After coming down to the base, I visited Mahraja palace - Hari Singh's house. I wanted to go to Bota Pathri  - a village 9 kms from Gulamarg - also, but unfortunately it was closed 🙁 Advice: Start for Gulmarg very early, as the queue for Gondola ride becomes heavily crowded from mid-morning. Here, I have also covered my itinerary, pics & summary of the places I visited. DAY 2 - Gulmarg Early morning: Leave for Gulmarg from Srinagar (2 hr-ride). Leave ASAP because the queue for Gondola ride becomes too long with time. Morning: Gondola ride to station 2, Trek to Indian flag (there are no activities available here). Gondola ride to station 1 - Snow bike ride, Lunch. Afternoon: Maharaja palace. Unfortunately Bota Pathri was closed 🙁 Evening: Drive back to Srinagar.

Even though words can't describe the mesmerizing scenery, I am certain that the pictures which I have shared below will make you realise that instead of calling Kashmir the 'Switzerland of India', it's high time we start calling Switzerland the 'Kashmir of the World'!

I spent my second day in Gulmarg (morning 2-hr ride from Srinagar to Gulmarg). It was my first-ever encounter with snow, and boy, it felt as though I was walking into a winter wonderland!

The real highlight was the ropeway ride from the mountain base to the peak, also known as the GONDOLA RIDE. As I rode up the mountain, it appeared like I was climbing into the sky itself! The ride ahead was almost invisible as it was very steep with clouds enveloping from everywhere - it truly felt like a 'Stairway to Heaven'!

There were two stations to get down; I chose to first visit the peak (Station 2) because the weather there was claimed to be unpredictable.
On reaching Station 2, I found myself at such a staggering height that clouds engulfed me from all directions, and snow stretched as far as the eye could see, creating a surreal blanket of white. Standing on this peak made me literally feel as though I was on top of the world!
The crowd was sparse which allowed me to soak in the scene with crystal clarity.
I had a small trek into infinity, and had a chance encounter with an armyman beneath the Indian flag fluttering proudly atop the peak. It was a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers, and it filled me with an overwhelming sense of pride for my country.

After spending some time here, I travelled down to Station 1. Here I enjoyed a snow-bike ride and would definitely recommend this to everyone (pics below).

After coming down to the base, I visited Mahraja palace - Hari Singh's house.

Advice: Start for Gulmarg very early, as the queue for Golconda ride becomes heavily crowded from mid-morning.

Here, I have also covered my itinerary, pics & summary of the places I visited.

DAY 2 - Gulmarg
Early morning: Leave for Gulmarg from Srinagar (2 hr-ride). Leave ASAP because the queue for Gondola ride becomes too long with time.
Morning: Gondola ride to station 2, Trek to Indian flag (there are no activities available here).
Gondola ride to station 1 - Snow bike ride, Lunch.

Evening: Drive back to Srinagar.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Day 1 - Srinagar

Day 2 - Gulmarg

DAY 2 - Gulmarg
Early morning: Left for Gulmarg from Srinagar (2 hr-ride).
Leave ASAP because the queue for Gondola ride becomes too long with time.
Morning: Gondola ride to station 2, Trek to Indian flag (there are no activities available here).
Gondola ride to station 1 - Snow bike ride, Lunch.
Afternoon: Maharaja palace.
Evening: Drove back to Srinagar.
DAY 2 - Gulmarg
Early morning: Left for Gulmarg from Srinagar (2 hr-ride).
Leave ASAP because the queue for Gondola ride becomes too long with time.
Morning: Gondola ride to station 2, Trek to Indian flag (there are no activities available here).
Gondola ride to station 1 - Snow bike ride, Lunch.
Afternoon: Maharaja palace.
Evening: Drove back to Srinagar.

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