Gulmarg is located 52 kms south west of the capital city of Srinagar and lies close to the   Indo-Pakistan border area. Immensely beautiful, the landscape of Gulmarg offers a pleasant   and comfortable stay to its visitors. During summer months Gulmarg is famous for its   highest   green golf course in the world which is at an altitude of 2732 mtrs. Gulmarg is   having the   best ski resort in the country. Gulmarg also offers heli-skiing, being the first   destination in   asia to do so. 8 km from Gulmarg, is the famous shrine of noted Muslim   saint,  Baba   Payam- ud-Din RA (AD 1475) who belonged to a noble family from Srinagar.