Route Map and Driving Directions - Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Srinagar

Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It stands on the beautiful Dal lake and the picturesque Jhelum River. While the place is breath-taking, it is difficult to forget that it is the epitome of the Kashmiri troubles. Being a politically sensitive area there is a huge presence of army and a lot of military checks on the road. You can either fly into Srinagar or fly into Jammu and take the train. The three [ more... ]

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is a hill station in Jammu and Kashmir. The town is nestled within the Himalayan peaks. It receives heavy snowfall and so is a famous ski resort. In spring Gulmarg really lives up to its name the Meadow of Flowers. In winter, it is a ski resort. It is famous for the Gulmarg Gondola one of the highest cable cars in the world. As it is not very well known compared to other international skiing resorts, skiers don’t have to wait in long queues [ more... ]

Pahalgam

Pahalgam is a beautiful city in Jammu and Kashmir. You can do white water rafting in this area. Lots of trekking routes are also available. There are also many short walks and pony rides around Pahalgam. The town has stunning views - fir clad hills giving away to snow clad mountains. Pilgrims going on the Amarnath Yatra usually start from here. July and August is very busy with the pilgrims congregating here, but out of season it can seem like a ghost [ more... ]