Gulmarg, India
With awesome views that can give a tough competition to Switzerland in terms of natural beauty, Gulmarg enjoy the highest splendor of Jammu & Kashmir. Gulmarg is a cup-shaped meadow and also known as the ‘Meadow of Flowers’. The place boasts of the world’s highest golf course, a frozen lake, and a well-known Gondola ride. There are many great places to visit in Gulmarg. Read below details to about the best tourist attractions in Gulmarg.
To reach Shillong by air without any difficulty, the city has an airport. It is connected with various cities of India through Air India Regional. Shillong Airport is known as Umroi Airport, which is located at Urmoi – 30 km away from the city. Another airport is Borjhar Airport, which is situated in Guwahati and is the nearest international airport. Buses are available between Guwahati and Shillong to connect both the cities with each other.
Roads are the best ways to reach Shillong. The journey from Guwahati to Shillong takes about 4 hours of drive through NH-40 and the journey between Silchar and Shillong is a 9 hours’ of drive. It enjoys an excellent range of roads, while some narrow paths are also there in certain parts. The main interstate bus stand is located right next to Guwahati railway station. Buses operated by Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) ply on a certain interval between Guwahati and Shillong.
One can’t reach Shillong by train directly as there is no railway station. There are no proper rail lines in the state of Meghalaya. The nearest railway station to Shillong is Guwahati railway station, which is located at a distance of 105 km from the city. Guwahati is well connected to all major cities of India through excellent network of railway. On arrival at the station, one can take buses to Shillong. Car on rent are also available.
Sights of Gulmarg
