The Khyber Gulmarg is luxury in every way. I have now stayed with them twice and I felt thoroughly pampered on both (I was invited on the trips) the occasions. I was there in March 2013 and then in September 2014. On the recent trip one member of our team remarked- this looks like a…
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![The Spa at the Khyber Hotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/khyber-spa-1.jpg)
The Khyber Spa by L’occitane
Last month (was it really just last month!) I revisited The Khyber in Gulmarg. The agenda of this trip was getting pampered at The Kyber Spa by L’occitane. I was mailed the spa menu beforehand and I picked up Angelica as the facial and Revitalizing Aromachologie Massage. My facial was scheduled on day 1 and the…
![Mist at Gulmarg, Kashmir, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gulmarg-mist-1.jpg)
Mist at Gulmarg
I am not a big fan of rainy weather. I absolutely detest it if I have to commute through rains. If you live in Gurgaon you know what it means generally. Before traveling to Gulmarg, I checked out the weather forecast and I was not thrilled at all. It predicted rain and then some more…
![The Khyber, Gulmarg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Khyber-Gulmarg.jpg)
The Khyber, Gulmarg
I visited The Khyber at Gulmarg in March. And even though I have been to Ladakh is Jammu and Kashmir this was my first visit to Kashmir region. Gulmarg is the only place in Kashmir that I was able to explore. I visited the place at their invitation and what a grand place it was!…
![The Khyber, Gulmarg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Khyber-Gulmarg.jpg)
Sky at The Khyber, Gulmarg
For today’s sky watch I present the skies from Gulmarg. I was staying at The Khyber there. And this was the view from my balcony one evening. I would love to go back one day. This post is part of Sky Watch Friday, do check them out.
![The Khyber, Gulmarg, Kashmir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-Khyber-Gulmarg-Kashmir-1.jpg)
When I was Blissfully Unaware of the Golden Light
There was a time in my life when I just used to click pictures. I knew nothing about the lights, I knew nothing about composition, I knew nothing about the ISO, F stop and all that. But I liked to click pictures. Then along the way I picked up my DSLR and I started reading…
![Gulmarg Gondola Offices](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Gulmarg-Gondola-Offices-1.jpg)
Gondola Ride at Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gondola is a Jammu and Kashmir state government initiative. I am sure it is aimed at giving an access to the slopes for skiing. But then it is available for a joy ride too. And we went for the joy ride. You can find the details of the rope way and the ticket prices…
![Kahwa at Chaikash, The Khyber, Gulmarg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Kahwa-1.jpg)
In Praise of Kahwa!
Before arriving at Gulmarg I had vaguely heard of Kahwa. By the end of the trip I became a die hard fan of the drink. Every time I had tea at The Khyber at Gulmarg it was Kahwa. They have a dedicated tea lounge called Chaikash. It was a much frequented place by all of…
![Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering, Gulmarg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Indian-Institute-of-Skiing-and-Mountaineering-Gulmarg-1.jpg)
The Snow Fall at Gulmarg in March
I have seen snow fall before. I have in fact been inside a tent when snow fell and then you have to get up and beat the tent roof so that the snow falls of and your tent doesn’t collapse. But here is a snowfall at Gulmarg which I enjoyed from my hotel balcony. I…