Spreading the sweet fragrance and aroma in Baramula district, the meadow of flowers- Gulmarg is quite close to Srinagar. This hill station is popular for its grassy slopes of flowers and the highest golf course in the world. The name of the city was coined by Sultan Yusuf Shah in the 16th century because of countless Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not and Buttercups. These flowers blossom in the months of December to April. Apart from this, adventure seekers can enjoy various activities from skiing and horse riding to trekking. The Khilanmarg valley of countless colourful flowers is the most refreshing and peaceful area of the city.
The state of Jammu and Kashmir offers wonderful hill stations at an altitude of thousands of metres above sea level. A place that offers you snowy Himalayas, majestic rivers, stunning lakes, vast green-golden landscapes, hundreds of pilgrims, numerous adventure activities and enticing flora and fauna, is certainly the best tourist destination.
