What to know before you go:

— All the rooms have amazing views of the snow-clad mountains and pine trees

— Great variety of food for lunch & dinner

— The property does not serve alcohol but you can get your own

— The Spa and the hot water swimming pool are fabulous

About the property:

The meadows and forests of Gulmarg can’t wait to woo you all over again, as you check in at the Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa. Clad in locally sourced pine and slate, the resort is built in a style true to the architectural heritage of Kashmir. In every way the indoors mirror the beauty of the outdoors.You may pick and choose any room, cottage or suite in the resort, be rest assured that you will get to feast your eyes on spectacular views of either the Affarwat Peaks or of the evergreen valleys. To acquaint you with the true-blue heritage of Kashmir, the interiors of the resort are designed with traditional materials that showcase fine Kashmiri crafts.Don’t be surprised if the luxuries like speciality restaurants, a cigar lounge, a well-appointed spa and a heated swimming pool don’t spare a dull moment for you. Embark on a journey of sensorial delights and pamper yourself with divine spa treatments that incorporate the best of the west and the east; with Swedish, Hawaiian, Lomi Lomi, Balinese & Shiatsu combined in exclusive L’OCCITANE sequences, the Spa brings to life the changing seasons of Gulmarg with signature treatments.And if you love to play a gourmet, try out their various dishes – from pasta, mezze or dim sum to freshly grilled meats, cooked just the way you like on traditional coal-fired barbecues and Wazwan, the plentiful feast of Kashmiri weddings.Also spend time at Chaikash, a space as refined as the chais, coffees, tisanes and kahwah that may be enjoyed here.Besides, the world’s highest ski lift, the Gulmarg Gondolah that takes you to Kongdoori Mountain, is only a short walk away. Whether you are a trekking enthusiast or an undying romantic, the mesmerising landscapes of Gulmarg are going to enamour you right away!