About Gulmarg Golf Course
Gulmarg Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course located in the Gulmarg meadow in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, at an altitude of about 2,650 metres. Established in 1911 during the British period and later redesigned as a par-72 course, it is considered one of the highest green golf courses in the world. Set amid open meadows surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks, it operates seasonally and is a major summer attraction for golf and sightseeing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open meadow golf course with 18 holes spread across undulating green terrain surrounded by pine forests and snow-capped mountains. The site includes fairways, greens, a clubhouse and walking paths. In season, visitors can watch golf play, walk around the periphery, take photographs of the landscape, and enjoy views of the Apharwat range. The course is snow-covered in winter and accessible for leisure visits only during the snow-free months.
Key highlights
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One of the highest green golf courses in the world at about 2,650 metres altitude
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18-hole, par-72 course spread over a large natural meadow
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Surrounded by Himalayan peaks, pine forests and open meadows
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Established in 1911 and redesigned in 2011 to championship standards
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Seasonal summer attraction for golf, walking and photography
History of Gulmarg Golf Course
The golf course was established in 1911 by the British during the colonial period as a 6-hole course, later expanded. It was redesigned and upgraded to an 18-hole par-72 championship course in 2011 by designer Ranjit Nanda, retaining its status as one of the highest golf courses in the world.
Culture & Context
The course is a longstanding recreational landmark of Gulmarg hill station and represents the town's heritage as a summer resort developed in the early 20th century. It remains a central part of Gulmarg's summer tourism identity alongside skiing in winter.
Route
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