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Fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan finds echo in J&K Assembly, Omar says his govt had no role • Mar. 10, 2025, 10:47 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Fashion show in Gulmarg causes outrage during Ramzan; Omar seeks report, Mirwaiz calls it outrageous • Mar. 10, 2025, 10:47 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Ruckus in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over civilian killings, Gulmarg fashion show • Mar. 10, 2025, 8:50 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramazan triggers controversy, Omar Abdullah seeks report • Mar. 9, 2025, 8:05 AM ET (The Hindu)
Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow • Feb. 17, 2025, 5:47 AM ET (The Hindu)

Gulmarg, town, western Jammu and Kashmir union territory, northern India. It is situated at an elevation of 8,500 feet (2,600 metres) about 25 miles (40 km) west of Srinagar.

Gulmarg (meaning “meadow of flowers”) displays a breathtaking panoramic view of the whole Vale of Kashmir and of Nanga Parbat, one of the highest peaks (26,660 feet [8,126 metres]) of both the Himalayas and the world. The valley and mountains may be viewed from various lookout points on Gulmarg’s Circular Path. The resort there is reputed to contain the world’s highest golf course; it also has excellent facilities for tennis, skiing, and polo. Gulmarg was formerly a customs and security station. Pop. (2001) 878; (2011) 1,965.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Zeidan.