Gulmarg Golf Club sits in the Kashmir Valley at an elevation of approximately 8,600 feet, making it one of the highest golf courses in India and among the highest in the world. The course was designed by Indian architect Ranjit Nanda and occupies a meadow surrounded by dense coniferous forest and the Pir Panjal mountain range. The setting is characterized by dramatic seasonal variation; the course operates primarily during summer months when snow clears from the high-altitude plateau. The layout works across the natural contours of the meadow, with fairways defined by tree lines and the undulating terrain. Routing takes advantage of the alpine setting, with holes that play through open grassland bordered by thick stands of pine and fir. The thin air at elevation affects ball flight noticeably, adding distance to shots while the exposed position can bring wind into play. Water features and strategic bunkering are modest, with the landscape itself—elevation change, forest edges, and mountain views—providing the primary design challenge. Gulmarg has hosted regional and national tournaments and remains a destination for golfers seeking the experience of playing at significant altitude in a mountain environment. The club culture reflects its location as a summer retreat in Kashmir, with the course functioning as a seasonal amenity. Access and playability are weather-dependent, with the course typically closed during winter months when heavy snow blankets the valley.