Himalayan Atlas & Expedition Guide
Gulmarg & Apharwat Peak
Turquoise alpine lakes, flower-strewn valleys, and dramatic Himalayan passes
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Gulmarg & Apharwat Peak
Overview
Home to one of the world's highest operating cable cars (Gulmarg Gondola), Gulmarg offers alpine flower walks in summer and legendary deep powder skiing across Apharwat ridge in winter.
“Standing atop Apharwat at nearly 4,000 meters gazing into the Nanga Parbat horizon.”
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