11 places for the perfect sleep in Gulmarg: an exhaustive hotel guide

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Summers or winters, Gulmarg or the meadow of flowers captivates you with its beauty and charm. The landscape here has a fairy tale appeal to it. Picture perfect scenes with delightful streams running across rolling meadows dotted with wild flowers and heady fragrance in the air make you wonder if the God himself is the architect of this magical world. A trip to Gulmarg in any season is sure to leave you rejuvenated and invigorating. I spent a good part of skiing season stationed at this beautiful place and here is my guide to 11 hotels in Gulmarg where you will get that perfect sleep. If you are a luxury traveller you are totally spoilt for choice in this scenic valley.

A number of choices are available for you right from Khyber Resort, Vintage Resort to Highlands Park. On the other hand, if you happen to be a budget traveller and like to spend more time outdoors, retiring to your hotel room primarily for that restful night sleep, you can take a pick from Pine Palace, Alpine Ridge, Hilltop or Khaleel Place. For those who are not that price sensitive but yes, wouldn't mind getting more value for money can head out to Nedou's, Heevan Retreat or the Grand Mumtaz. Read on for more details on the best hotels in Gulmarg.

Luxury is often compelling and if you are someone who likes to have a touch of posh living during a vacation, Khyber Resort is where you should head to. This resort is an ideal place to set up base for your vacation. The property is bound to make your vacation a dream ride. Thanks to its strategic location in the main market area of Gulmarg, Vintage Resort is a popular stay option among all kind of travellers. This place is an unmatched mix of plush living, mesmerising landscapes and warm hospitality. You will notice that the resort mixes Victorian style interiors with ethnic Kashmiri decor.

The subtle use of Oakwood and stone based structures hint that you will have feel of living in a home in the valley. Looking for old world charm? We suggest you head to the Highlands Park hotel. You will be glad to know that they use the traditional wood fired bukharis instead of central heating system to warm the property up! Your food needs are well taken care of by the in-house restaurant that specialises in Mughlai, Continental and Indian delicacies. One thing that we also need to mentio here is the hotel’s lounge area. The place is a fine setting for a relaxed evening.

Now let’s go a bit back in history and talk about a hotel which was built in 1888. Yes, arguably the oldest hotel in Gulmarg, Nedou’s guarantees you a trip down the lanes of history. The hotel suits both luxury travellers and midrange hotel seekers. If you opt for the suite or cottage accommodation, you will be offered the service of a butler as well. Midrange hotel seekers can choose to stay in the standard rooms which also come with all the basic amenities. Heevan Retreat, on the other hand, is a fine midrange hotel in Gulmarg. The hotel staff is cordial and they will make you feel like home the moment you enter the hotel premises. After you reach the hotel doing a long sightseeing trip, we suggest you should visit their lounge area that has a pool table at your disposal.