Gulmarg lies in Baramulla district, about 52 kilometres southwest of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Its name is commonly translated as “meadow of flowers,” a description that fits summer grasslands framed by forest and high peaks. In winter, snow transforms the same slopes into India’s best-known ski destination.
The resort sits beneath the Apharwat range, and its altitude makes conditions very different from Srinagar. Weather can change abruptly, roads can be affected by snow and high mountain areas demand more preparation than the landscaped meadow. Visitors should plan the journey around official forecasts and local advisories, not a rigid sightseeing list.