A fire broke out today at a resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s popular ski town, Gulmarg. Several rooms were burnt in the massive and efforts were on to douse the flames.

Meanwhile, locals made snowballs to extinguish the flames. People gathered in groups and started pounding on the flames, a video showed. Gulmarg is covered with dense snow after weeks of a dry spell in the first few weeks of January and has seen massive snowfall since the beginning of February.

No injuries have been reported and further details are awaited.

Last week, one skier from Russia died after a massive avalanche hit Gulmarg, a ski resort town in Jammu and Kashmir. Seven skiers from Russia were hit by the avalanche and six have been rescued.

The town, known for its landscapes and world-class skiing slopes, has become a hotspot for adventure seekers and tourists after the recent snowfall that ended over two months of dry spells.

 

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir:

World-famous tourist destination Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, is now witnessing the first snowfall of the season as the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas located here adorns itself with the fresh snowfall.

Gulmarg is one of the most incredible tourist destinations famous for its eye-catching view during the snowfall season as well as the season of Lupine flowers, which usually begins from mid-June and remains till the end of July.

During the snowfall season, people showcase their creativity by making snow sculptures.

Apart from its breathtaking beauty, Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports. In addition to being the most popular tourist destination, it is also a skiing destination.

In February 2022, the World’s largest igloo cafe was opened in Gulmarg, grabbing the eyeballs of the tourists.

In 2023, a glass igloo restaurant was developed by a private entity in Gulmarg.

The place, having a picturesque view, is also famous for St Mary’s Church, Maharaja Palace, Maharani temple, and Gulmarg Gondola, etc.

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