Restaurants in Gulmarg Offer a Wide Variety of Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian Kashmiri Cuisine
The hill station of Gulmarg, situated at the elevating height of 2730 mtr is a picturesque small town in the district of Baramula in Jammu & Kashmir. The spectacular peaks of Himalayas with lush foliage, enchanting lakes, and striking landscapes bedazzle every visitor with their exquisite panorama. In the state known for its heavenly beauty, this city is nothing short of a rare spectacle of nature. Being ruled by many emperors and empires, it has its share of history as well. This erstwhile summer retreat of royals and later on, the British was once called Gaurimarg after the Goddess Parvati. Later on this name was changed to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, by a Muslim ruler. The place was also visited by Moguls who left some of the remnants of their existence in the form of beautiful gardens.
Gulmarg is also popular as a famous ski resort due to heavy snowfall inundating this place during winters. It encompasses the highest ski slopes of Asia nestled in Himalayan ranges. It also has the highest cable car of world called Gondola Lift that elevates to the height of 13,500 ft above sea level. Located in serene locales of Gondola village it travels from Gulmarg to Kongdoor and then Kongdoor to Apharwat. Apart from these pictorial locations, this town is also famous as a trekking destination among the adventure enthusiasts with its dense forests and snow clad valleys.
There are many other attractions awaiting the travelers in Gulmarg like Avanti swami Temple, a 9th century temple of Lord Shiva in a unique Greek style of architecture; Verinag, a spring in the foot of Banibal hills from where Jhelum River is believed to originate; Alpather Lake, this triangular lake has crystal clear water during summers and an enjoyable pony ride makes it more pleasurable; Apharwat Peak, the highest as well as longest ski slope of Asia; Maharani Temple, the royal temple of Dogras; Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Khilan marg, Baba Reshi shrine, an old mosque built in Persian and Mughal architectural style in 1480; St. Mary's Church, Golf course, and Ningle Nallah, a beautiful stream that flows down Apharwat Peak to merge into Jhelum at Sopore.
Places to eat in Gulmarg:
After exploring the natural beauty of Gulmarg, you can definitely enjoy an appetizing break at popular roadside dhabas of Gulmarg offering the typical Kashmiri cuisine to satiate your taste buds. The top restaurants in Gulmarg also serve a host of Indian and Kashmiri delicacies cooked with their unique styles and served in a picture perfect soothing ambience of these souring high hills.
While mostly breakfast and dinner is allowed by the hotels to the travelers who stay in them, you can indulge in other savories offered by the restaurants of main Gulmarg area, which are particularly famous for their non vegetarian cuisine including €Rogan Josh' and fresh garden produce cooked hygienically. Apart from these non vegan eateries there are also some exquisite vegan restaurants that serve the delicious Indian dishes along with other Chinese and continental food joints. However, on your trip to Gulmarg, don't forget to taste the traditional Kahwa of Kashmir.
Gulmarg is also popular as a famous ski resort due to heavy snowfall inundating this place during winters. It encompasses the highest ski slopes of Asia nestled in Himalayan ranges. It also has the highest cable car of world called Gondola Lift that elevates to the height of 13,500 ft above sea level. Located in serene locales of Gondola village it travels from Gulmarg to Kongdoor and then Kongdoor to Apharwat. Apart from these pictorial locations, this town is also famous as a trekking destination among the adventure enthusiasts with its dense forests and snow clad valleys.
There are many other attractions awaiting the travelers in Gulmarg like Avanti swami Temple, a 9th century temple of Lord Shiva in a unique Greek style of architecture; Verinag, a spring in the foot of Banibal hills from where Jhelum River is believed to originate; Alpather Lake, this triangular lake has crystal clear water during summers and an enjoyable pony ride makes it more pleasurable; Apharwat Peak, the highest as well as longest ski slope of Asia; Maharani Temple, the royal temple of Dogras; Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Khilan marg, Baba Reshi shrine, an old mosque built in Persian and Mughal architectural style in 1480; St. Mary's Church, Golf course, and Ningle Nallah, a beautiful stream that flows down Apharwat Peak to merge into Jhelum at Sopore.
Places to eat in Gulmarg:
After exploring the natural beauty of Gulmarg, you can definitely enjoy an appetizing break at popular roadside dhabas of Gulmarg offering the typical Kashmiri cuisine to satiate your taste buds. The top restaurants in Gulmarg also serve a host of Indian and Kashmiri delicacies cooked with their unique styles and served in a picture perfect soothing ambience of these souring high hills.
While mostly breakfast and dinner is allowed by the hotels to the travelers who stay in them, you can indulge in other savories offered by the restaurants of main Gulmarg area, which are particularly famous for their non vegetarian cuisine including €Rogan Josh' and fresh garden produce cooked hygienically. Apart from these non vegan eateries there are also some exquisite vegan restaurants that serve the delicious Indian dishes along with other Chinese and continental food joints. However, on your trip to Gulmarg, don't forget to taste the traditional Kahwa of Kashmir.
