The Golf Resort

Originally known as Gaurimarg, this little town in Jammu and Kashmir was renamed as Gulmarg (Path of Roses) by Yousuf Shah Chak, the last independent ruler of Kashmir. The town, which is nestled amidst the high peaks of the Himalayas, is a winter paradise. Gulmarg is also a popular place for winter sports. In 2004, a Skiing project was inaugurated. The ski lifts cover a distance of 5 kilometers and the hill is guarded by the army.
Gulmarg Srinagar has been rated as the seventh best ski resort in Asia by CNN International. Gulmarg has a lot of hotels and resorts; it is actually a tourist town. Here, we take a look at a few 3 Star Gulmarg Resorts.
Heevan Retreat
Hotel Heevan, one of the busy hotels in Gulmarg, is located very near to the cable car base station in Gulmarg. The nearest airport Srinagar is 60 km away, and the nearest railway station Jammu is 300 km away. Gulmarg is a secluded ski resort.
The Accommodation
Heevan Retreat has 30 rooms 20 double rooms, 9 suites and one presidential suite. All rooms are centrally heated and cozily furnished. The room facilities include attached bathrooms, hot and cold running water, Satellite TV, Direct dial telephone and Mini Bar.
Dining
The hotel has one Multi-cuisine Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, Continental, Gujarati and Kashmiri dishes.
Other Facilities
The other facilities include travel desk, business center, parking, laundry service, outdoor activities and skiing.
Royal Park Hotel
Royal Park Hotel at Gulmarg overlooks the Golf Course, and it is set in a landscaped vista of beautiful gardens and lawns, fountains and attractive stone carvings.
The Accommodation
The hotel has Single Rooms, Double Deluxe Rooms and Suites. All the rooms have central heating, attached baths, hot and cold running water, television, telephone and 24-hour room service.
Dining
The hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers Indian, Chinese, Continental and Kashmiri fare.
Other Facilities and Services
Following are the other facilities and services: laundry service, travel desk, Internet caf , power backup, gift shop, business center and well-equipped conference hall.
Alpine Ridge
Hotel Alpine Ridge is a 3 Star hotel located near the Gulmarg Gondola. It offers affordable luxury to the tourist who is traveling on a budget.
The Accommodation
The Alpine Ridge hotel has 30 double rooms, 3 suites and one presidential suite. All rooms have central heating, satellite television, telephone, attached baths, hot and cold running water, power backup and 24-hour room service.
Dining
The hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, Continental and Kashmiri cuisines.
Other Facilities and Services
The other facilities and services on offer are as follows: health club, sauna, steam bath, Hookah bar, laundry service, car parking, doctor-on-call, business center, coffee shop, travel desk and gift shop.
The distance between Srinagar and Gulmarg is around 55 kilometers. Srinagar is the ideal spot from which you can reach Gulmarg easily.