Winter is the exciting time to be in Indian-administered Kashmir. Enveloped by dense carpet of snow, most of the hill resorts in this Himalayan region present a delightful picture at this time of year. Winter is also the time for games and sports related activities on high slopes which attract visitors from across the world.
Often described as the 'heartland of winter sports in India', this year again, Gulmarg is being thronged by record number of tourists for the snow festival.
The week-long festival on the breathtaking slopes of this world-famous picturesque hill resort kicked off on Tuesday, coinciding with Christmas celebrations.
Gulmarg resort is one of the best ski destinations in Asia. It attracts thousands of visitors and ski lovers from different parts of the world for the week-long sports carnival.
Among the main attractions this year will be snow cycling, ice skating, sledge race, snow rugby, and night skiing, which is rare in this part of the world.
Gulmarg offers best slopes for amateur and professional skiers, who weave their magic on ice much to the delight of spectators.
Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level, Gulmarg boasts of the world's highest ski lift in the world at dizzying 4,120 meters.
Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering has also started its skiing courses in which hundreds of students will be trained ever year.
Gulmarg has been declared the Winter Games Capital of India by Winter Games Federation of India.
Kashmir's Tourism department is expecting a massive rush of visitors and sports buffs as the festival progresses.
The people associated with tourism industry are expecting to reap rich dividends from the festival this year.
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