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Accommodation:
All our eighty rooms, four luxury cottages and Presidential Suite offer breathtaking views of the Affarwat Peaks or of evergreen valleys. The interiors are designed with traditional materials and showcase fine Kashmiri crafts. Namdas of felted wool, silk carpets from local looms, furnishings embellished with crewel embroidery, carved walnut panelling, teakwood floors and papier mache accents draw upon Kashmir’s rich heritage of craftsmanship.
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Amenities:
Hi Speed Wireless Internet Access (wired access on request);44” LED Smart Television
Satellite Television & DVD Player on demand;Direct Dial Telephone with voice mail;24 hour in-room dining;Central air-conditioning with thermostat;Hair Dryer;Minibar;Tea and Coffee Maker;Spacious closets;Electronic safe;220 Voltage;Daily housekeeping service and turndown;Laundry and dry cleaning services;International Power Sockets;Memory Foam mattresses with luxury duvets;Pillow Menu;Ayurvedic bath essentials;T
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Spa:
(Opening Summer 2013)
With three single and two double treatment rooms, each with its own steam room, Alaya Spa is a place to unwind and be pampered. The menu runs the gamut of Ayurvedic treatments and aromatherapy to concentrated deep massages that ease sore muscles after a day of skiing or trekking. Besides the use of premium oils and the attentions of experienced certified therapists, there’s also a visual treat for our spa-loving guests – stunning views from the picture windows of each trea
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GYMNASIUM:
(Opening summer 2013)
Given the energizing mountain air and Kashmir’s sinfully rich cuisine, over-indulging needs to be balanced out. Which is why our gym has treadmills, free weights, elliptical trainers and weight training machines.
To help you shake off calories, prepare for treks and walks or simply work up more of an appetite is a certified fitness trainer. The fabulous views through the floor-to-ceiling glazed windows ensure you never miss a moment of the surroundings. There are separa
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Meetings:
With more than 10,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and event space including the beautifully landscaped Paradeez gardens and an amphitheatre, The Khyber is well set up for any gathering. For board meetings or brainstorming sessions, a destination wedding or a motivational corporate offsite, The Khyber offers a unique setting round the year.
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ROMANCE:
Picnics in the forest with only the trees as silent witnesses. Candle-lit dinners on cascading terraces with the star-strewn sky above. Revitalizing massages and fragrant rose-petalled baths for two. We will arrange it all. Whether it is a honeymoon or a renewal of vows, you couldn’t have picked a more romantic place. Should you choose to be wed in this unforgettably enchanting setting, The Khyber will be ready to make the occasion truly special.
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SKIING:
The Gulmarg Gondola is only minutes away from our porch, making The Khyber a ski in – ski out resort. The world’s highest ski lift will whisk you away to Kongdoori Mountain, on the shoulder of Mount Affarwat, which at 13,780 feet is the highest ski point in the Himalayas. Certified instructors, quality equipment and the right apparel is at hand, courtesy the Indian Institute of Skiiing and Mountaineering
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TREKKING AND ADVENTURE:
The Khyber Resort is a great starting point for treks and walks and whether you’re a true adventurer or an enthusiastic beginner, our trained experts will guide you through the terrain. The trek to Khilanmarg Valley to see spring flowers is amongst the most enchanting. The more adventurous can trek through snow-clad mountains to the serene Alpather Lake. For anglers, there’s the Ningle Nallah and the Ferozepur Nallah, both streams famous for trout fishing.
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HORSE RIDING:
Take guide-led tours of the meadows and plains in the vicinity, from late spring through to the autumn. Stop for a picnic lunch, an afternoon of rest and recreation, or simply to smell the roses.
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CARTING, SLEDDING AND SNOW-SCOOTERS:
There are many ways to get the most out of the vertical inclines and descents of Gulmarg, even if you’re not a skier. Toboggans, carts, and snowmobiles make for exhilarating rides and family fun. Top-notch equipment from the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering is made available to our guests and sessions are supervised by trained instructors, who will ride alongside beginners for added safety.
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GOLF:
Some of our rooms look out to the first tee of the world’s highest golf course. You can hire sets and caddies (there are even woods and irons for lefties) and play perhaps the most picturesque nine holes – and a back nine, if you’re up to it – of your life.
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES:
You don’t always have to be out and about to enjoy yourself at the Khyber. There’s snooker and billiards in our Games Room. The Igloo, our activity room for children is well-stocked with board games and gaming consoles. The Den lets you have your pick of the latest Bollywood and Hollywood releases as well as many other classic titles. There is also The Club, with card tables, a fireplace and reading material.
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Contact us:
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg 193403, Kashmir (J&K), India
T: +91 1954 254666 F: +91 1954 254660
E: info@khyberhotels.com, reservations@khyberhotels.com
Website:http://khyberhotels.com
OVERVIEW
A world away from the ordinary, this 85-room resort is framed at every vantage point by nature at its most spectacular. The world’s highest ski lift, the Gulmarg Gondola – which takes you to Kongdoori Mountain, is only a short walk away. Meadows and forests that have enchanted travellers for centuries wait to be explored by trekking enthusiasts and undying romantics.
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. Speciality restaurants, a cigar lounge, a well-appointed spa and a heated swimming pool are amongst the necessary luxuries in place. Add to these other thoughtful additions like our children’s club, a mini theatre and a dedicated Activities Concierge and you will find The Khyber is a resort at par with the best in the world.
Accommodation:
ROOMS
All our eighty rooms, four luxury cottages and Presidential Suite offer breathtaking views of the Affarwat Peaks or of evergreen valleys. The interiors are designed with traditional materials and showcase fine Kashmiri crafts. Namdas of felted wool, silk carpets from local looms, furnishings embellished with crewel embroidery, carved walnut panelling, teakwood floors and papier mache accents draw upon Kashmir’s rich heritage of craftsmanship.
PREMIER ROOMS (386 sq. ft.)
Ceiling-height windows frame white peaks and sylvan valleys. Luxuriously furnished and decorated with indigenous crafts, these rooms are warm, welcoming spaces, designed to make you feel right at home when you’re miles away from yours.
LUXURY BALCONY ROOMS (568 sq. ft.)
Generous private balconies give you the space to sit and sip your morning tea as you catch the first rays of daybreak. Each room features a separate dressing area, leading to a plush bathroom with a sunken tub where large picture windows offer brilliant views.
COTTAGES
LUXURY ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE (648 sq. ft.)
A covered walkway leads to your private hideaway. The cottage has one bedroom, a spacious bathroom with a separate dressing room, sunken bathtub and wall-length picture window, a living room and a balcony that looks out to astounding mountainscapes.
LUXURY TWO BEDROOM COTTAGES (1296 sq. ft.)
Featuring 2 bedrooms, en suite bathrooms with sunken bathtubs and picture windows, a full-service kitchen, a living room and a large balcony which makes for a great place to sit and take in the drama of nature. These cottages are ideal for two couples.
PRESIDENTIAL COTTAGE (4227 sq. ft.)
This grand suite comprises a large master bedroom, two additional bedrooms each with a luxurious bathroom, a private heated plunge pool with a jacuzzi, a living room, dining room, a full kitchen and a spacious private garden. The cottage offers superlative views of the Affarwat range and the verdant valley.
Dining:
CLOVES
Travel the world of cuisines at this elegant restaurant where food from across the globe is served up with panoramic views. Satisfy your pasta, mezze or dim sum cravings, or be introduced to Wazwan, the plentiful feast of Kashmiri weddings, in an atmosphere that captures the grandeur of the mountains.
NOUF
Our deep, covered deck has views from every direction and is a lovely spot for guests to converge and relax over casual dining. In the evenings, the fragrance of pine from the forest mingles with aromas of freshly grilled meats, cooked just the way you like on traditional coal-fired barbecues. Nouf is ideal for catching a few rays by day, stargazing by night, reading, dozing or just partying with friends and family.
CHAIKASH
Named after the Kashmiri word for soaked tea leaves, Chaikash is a space as refined as the chais, coffees, tisanes and kahwah that may be enjoyed here. Our Tea Lounge and Terrace is part elegant patiserrie, part private club and wholly irresistible. Enjoy serene views, delectable finger food, and tea the way it is drunk in Kashmir – and well beyond. The Tea Lounge opens on to a terrace which flows further down to a series of cascading terraces, ideal for al fresco dining and mountain-gazing. An abundance of fire pits add warmth and charm to every level.
CALABASH
At our cigar and sheesha lounge, you may light up Partagas®, Monte Cristos ® and other coveted names, carefully selected for our humidor. There is also an assortment of flavoured tobaccos in sheesha. Calabash has fine carpets and seating designed to encourage lounging for hours on end, a screened fireplace and floor-length windows that look out to forests of fir and the Himalayas. This is indeed a cosy nook in which to share your trekking tales and skiing stories.
GUEST AMENITIES
Hi Speed Wireless Internet Access (wired access on request)
44” LED Smart Television
Satellite Television & DVD Player on demand
Direct Dial Telephone with voice mail
24 hour in-room dining
Central air-conditioning with thermostat
Hair Dryer
Minibar
Tea and Coffee Maker
Spacious closets
Electronic safe
220 Voltage
Daily housekeeping service and turndown
Laundry and dry cleaning services
International Power Sockets
Memory Foam mattresses with luxury duvets
Pillow Menu
Ayurvedic bath essentials
Terry bath robes
Shoeshine service
Doctor on call
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The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir - 193403
India
Email : info@khyberhotels.com
Phone : +91 1954 254666
WebSite :
khyberhotels.com
Gulmarg Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir - 193403
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