Gulmarg is an amazing place to visit during winter, with snow covering the entire area. The best way to enjoy this divine experience is by being a part of the ‘Snow Festival,’ held in Gulmarg and organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department. The official starting time of this festival is in the month of December. Several winter sports are lined up for this festival, including skiing, rugby, snow baseball, snow cycling, night skiing, and ice skating.
The Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department makes all the arrangements to encourage the tourism industry in Kashmir. It also organizes the ‘Snow Fiesta’ in Pahalgam and is constructing basic infrastructure at new tourist attractions, including Yusmarg, Sonamarg, Bangus Valley, and Dodhpathri. The department has already made all the developments for this cause. Gulmarg is also well-known for its world-famous ‘ski resort’ and has grown in popularity as a holiday destination.
The most popular tourist spot in Kashmir, Gulmarg, is also referred to as the ‘Queen of the Hills’ and is the ideal place for participating in winter sports activities. The ‘Kashmir Snow Festival’ in Gulmarg is welcomed and enjoyed with full enthusiasm. Various snow games, including rugby, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating, are arranged by the Kashmir Tourism Department, with various people and teams participating in the games.
The main attraction of this 3-day festival held in Gulmarg is snow cycling. Various mountain riders participate in this snow cycling event, and spectators cheer on the participants throughout. This particular sport requires courage, as the path is filled with thrill and risk. Most of the locals and participants enjoy this game the most among those organized during the festival.
Snow rugby is another major tourist attraction, as it involves a lot of action and adrenaline. Snow baseball is one of the newest additions made by the Tourism Department to this festival. It has intrigued sports lovers and has been well-accepted by the participants. The skiing and skating championships organized by the J&K Tourism Department attract both local folks and visitors for participation. Enthusiastic skiers are provided with skiing equipment at considerably lower rates by the organizers. Several cultural group performances are also arranged during this festival, with locals participating in these programs.
The ‘Snow Festival’ takes place in the month of January every year when the temperature is at its lowest in this region, and none of the areas in Gulmarg are spared of snowfall. The low temperatures may adversely affect the health of visitors, which is why it is important to take all precautionary measures before making plans to visit this region of Kashmir. However, do not forget to enjoy yourselves while being cautious.
The Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir does not charge any ‘entry fee’ or impose any community and/or religious restrictions for participation in this festival. This is done to encourage more and more people to visit this place, which in turn boosts the tourism industry.
The ‘Snow Festival’ has played a crucial role in improving tourism in the Gulmarg region of Kashmir. It is one of the most prominent additional sources of attraction, encouraging visitors to spend more time in Kashmir.
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