SRINAGAR — The famous Gulmarg ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir now boasts a new tourist attraction, with the inauguration of a unique museum showcasing the union territory’s rich history and heritage, along with the Army’s role in the valley’s security and development. The Gulmarg Army Museum ‘Gul-A-Seum’ was inaugurated by Army commander, Northern Command, […]
SRINAGAR — Citing environmental concerns and illegal activities, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) on Thursday said that no tents will be allowed in Gulmarg without proper permission. Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority, Waseem Raja, in a communique said that to protect the eco-fragile zone of Gulmarg and maintain its status as a world-famous tourist […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the increased footfall of locals and tourists in Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir, authorities have advised private and government schools in the Kashmir Division to plan their excursions on weekdays instead of weekends (Saturday or Sunday) for their own convenience and that of local authorities. According to […]
SRINAGAR — A temple located atop a hillock in the tourist resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir was gutted in a blaze early Wednesday, officials said here. The blaze erupted in the Shiv Temple, which is also known as Rani Temple, before dawn. Police assisted by locals put out the fire but could not […]
SRINAGAR — A Russian skier died while six others, including a local guide, were rescued as an avalanche struck the ski slopes of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The avalanche struck the Kongdoori slopes of Gulmarg at around 2 pm, trapping several skiers under its debris, the officials said. They said […]
SRINAGAR — Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar has spent three days in the Gulmarg ski resort where nature welcomed him and his family with fresh snow for which Kashmir had been craving for over three months “Sachin Tendulkar must be one of the most blessed human beings. His arrival in Gulmarg ushered in a bountiful snowfall […]
GULMARG (KIMS) — Secretary, Tourism Department, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today chaired a meeting of all concerned departments to review preparedness for Winter Tourism and various other related activities at famous tourist resort Gulmarg. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar; Managing Director, J&K Tourist Development Corporation, Minga Sherpa; Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yaqoob […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police in Baramulla district in collaboration with ATVs and local Pony Walas successfully rescued a tourist family who had lost their way in Kangdoori area of Gulmarg and were stuck in the area. Police in a statement said, Acting on information regarding a family comprising of 3 adults and 4 kids of […]