Jammu & Kashmir
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Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary
“Wildlife Sanctuary in Gulmarg”
The Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary spread over 180 square kilometres (69 mi2) is a protected area in Gulmarg, Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is one of the most beautiful and attractive sanctuaries in J&K. The sanctuary offers a pass that'll lead you to poonch district. Kanternag peak, Apharwatt peak, Neel kanth peak etc are the well known mountains of the sanctuary.The sanctuary lies on the north-eastern side of the Pir Panjal mountain range and falls under the northwest Biogeographic Zone 2A.
Shankaragaurishvara Temple, Pattan
“Hindu temple in Kashmir, India”
The Shankaragaurishvara Temple is a 9th century Hindu temple attributed to the Utpala dynasty. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva and located in Pattan, in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The temple was built by king Shankaravarman of the Utpala dynasty of Kashmir, who ruled between 883 and 902 AD.
Wular Lake
“Fresh water lake in Jammu and Kashmir, India”
Wular Lake, also known as Wolar in Kashmiri, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Indian subcontinent. It is located near Bandipora town in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River and the streams Madhumati and Arin.
Apharwat Peak (4,390 m / 14,403 ft)
“Magnificent snow summit reached by the Gulmarg Gondola with panoramic views extending to the Line of Control”
Apharwat Peak (4,390 m / 14,403 ft) is a celebrated landmark of Gulmarg.
Historic Gulmarg Golf Course (1911)
“World’s highest green 18-hole golf course set 8,690 feet high amidst pine-clad Pir Panjal ridges”
Historic Gulmarg Golf Course (1911) is a celebrated landmark of Gulmarg.
St. Mary’s Church (Victorian 1902)
“110-year-old British stone church nestled in rolling meadows surrounded by ancient deodar trees”
St. Mary’s Church (Victorian 1902) is a celebrated landmark of Gulmarg.