The New Year also marks the beginning of National Skating Champion in Gulmarg. (PTI photo)
Soft snow, virgin slopes and a high altitude chill makes Gulmarg a prime destination for tourists and one of the best ways to celebrate the New Year.
At this time of the year, the world famous ski-resort covered in a thick blanket of snow is looking magical.
And tourists are making the most of it. Among them are Karan and Kanchan from Delhi who have returned to a pollution-free Gulmarg after nine months to celebrate the New Year.
"I am suddenly feeling that I can breathe, I am an asthmatic patient and I am so happy to be able breathe easily," said Kanchan.
"We plan to spend the evening together with lots of singing, dancing and enjoy the beautiful weather," said Karan.
Gulmarg is a perfect skiing and skating destination and it has drawn Zaska from as far as Germany.
"We are enjoying. We had a very good time. It is lovely to be here," said Zaska.
The New Year also marks the beginning of National Skating Champion in Gulmarg.