Skiers and an Indian soldier protecting the ski resort of Gulmarg in Kashmir. Gulmarg is famed for its gondola (3980m), the gondola which opened in 2005 is the worlds highest and has been drawing snowboarders and skiers from around the world. Gulmarg is only 10km from the line of control that seperates Pakistan Kashmir from Indian Kashmir which means its situated in a conflict zone. But improved relations between the two countries as well as a peace process within Kashmir have meant more...
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Skiers and an Indian soldier protecting the ski resort of Gulmarg in Kashmir. Gulmarg is famed for its gondola (3980m), the gondola which opened in 2005 is the worlds highest and has been drawing snowboarders and skiers from around the world. Gulmarg is only 10km from the line of control that seperates Pakistan Kashmir from Indian Kashmir which means its situated in a conflict zone. But improved relations between the two countries as well as a peace process within Kashmir have meant more skiers are now flocking to the area for what is said to be some of the best skiing in the world.
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