Apple Blossom Homestay-Gulmarg

Apple Blossom Homestay – Gulmarg

Adorned with snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows, small lakes, and a large variety of flowers, Gulmarg is one the best skiing destinations in India. This cozy homestay is located in the heart of a beautiful apple orchard in a tiny village Chandilora in Tangmarg, 15 kms before Gulmarg on Srinagar-Gulmarg highway. The region is famous for its local handicrafts and artworks and visitors can indulge in some shopping during their stay.

There are 2 guest rooms with a shared bathroom and there is an additional hall where mattresses can be arranged for larger group. Wake up to the stunning views of mountain ranges and unwind in well maintained garden in the front. Enjoy the tranquility, pick fresh apples, and explore nearby trails. it’s the perfect escape for nature lovers to relax and create lasting memories.

Location: Chandilora, Tangmarg
No. of Rooms: 2, Total Capacity: 15 

How to Reach

The homestay is located on the Srinagar Gulmarg Highway; 35kms from Srinagar and 15km from Gulmarg. Srinagar airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 42km. You can hire a taxi from the airport or Jammu Tavi station to reach the homestay. You can also take shared cabs that run on Srinagar-Gulmarg highway.

Tariff

Classic Room: 2350/-
Extra Person: 900/-
Includes: Breakfast

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

What you pay for a homestay brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Wifi • Running Hot Water • Toiletries • Washing Machine • Open Seating Areas • Bonfire • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Local homecooked food is served. Begin your day with light breakfast with options like Butter Toast, Eggs, Poha with tea and cookies. Savor the flavors of local Kashmiri cuisine during your meals that can be prepared on advance order.

Activities

Village Walk • Hiking • Stargazing • Shopping 

Local Attractions

Shranz Waterfall (2.5km) • Tangmarg (2.7km) • Drung waterfall (5km) • Baba Rishi Dargah (9km) • Gulmarg(15km)

Excursions

Srinagar (35km) • Doodhpathri (47km) • Apharwat Peak (49km) • Alpathar Lake (50km) • Anantnag (92km) • Sonamarg (110km) • Pahalgaon (124km)

Treks: Apharwat Peak Trek • Alpather Lake Trek • Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek • Khilanmarg Trek • Tosa Maidan Trek

Know Your Host

This is a ancestral home of Bashir Ahmad Ganaie who owns and manage Apple orchards. He lives here with his wife and 2 sons -Khalid and his wife Nifat Nabi and Javed Bashir and his wife Mariam. The family will warmly welcome you here and make you feel like home with their genuine care and affection.

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