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📍 Gulmarg, Jammu And Kashmir
🏛️ Sightseeing Attraction

Baba Reshi Shrine

Baba Reshi Shrine is a sacred 15th century Sufi ziarat dedicated to the revered saint Baba Payam ud Din Reshi. Located at an altitude of 7,000 feet surroun...

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About Baba Reshi Shrine

Baba Reshi Shrine is a sacred 15th century Sufi ziarat dedicated to the revered saint Baba Payam ud Din Reshi. Located at an altitude of 7,000 feet surrounded by dense deodar forests just 5 km downhill from Gulmarg, it is one of the most prominent spiritual pilgrimage sites in Jammu and Kashmir.

Baba Reshi Sufi Shrine Gulmarg

Kashmiri Wood Carvings and Noor Khwan

The shrine complex shows classical Kashmiri wooden architecture, featuring three tiered pagoda roofs, intricate pinjrakari lattice woodwork, and carved walnut timber pillars. Devotees of all faiths step inside the central Noor Khwan prayer chamber to tie sacred prayer threads (daage) around the wooden sanctum grill.

Saintly Legend and Reshi Order

Truth is, Baba Payam ud Din served as a powerful court minister to 15th century Kashmir ruler Sultan Zain ul Abidin before renouncing worldly wealth to follow the Reshi ascetic tradition of Baba Zain ud Din Wali. People travel from far distances to pray for childbirth, health, and family prosperity at his tomb.

How to Reach Baba Reshi Shrine

  • Location: Located 5 km downhill from Gulmarg town and roughly 8 km from Tangmarg along a forested mountain road.
  • By Road / Taxi: Easily accessible by local taxis or shared cabs running between Tangmarg and Gulmarg in 15 minutes.
  • From Srinagar: Situated around 48 km from Srinagar city; can be covered as a scenic day detour on the way to Gulmarg.
  • Walking Trail: Adventurous trekkers can walk downhill along the shaded forest bridle path from Gulmarg golf course.

Best Time to Visit Baba Reshi Shrine

  • April to October (Spring & Summer): Mild weather (15°C to 26°C) with clear mountain views and blooming deodar woods surrounding the complex.
  • November to March (Winter Season): Snowfall blankets the pagoda roofs and pine groves, creating an ethereal spiritual setting.
  • Annual Urs Festival: Celebrated in the Islamic month of Zil Hijjah, attracting thousands of devotees who chant Sufi hymns and participate in community langars.
  • Thursday & Friday Prayers: High footfall during weekly congregations with bustling local bazaars selling halwa paratha and handicrafts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baba Reshi Shrine

Essential visitor information regarding timings, entry tickets, location, nearby attractions, and travel guide in Gulmarg.

He was a respected 15th century court minister who renounced material life to become a saintly disciple of Baba Zain ud Din of the Kashmiri Reshi order.

It features traditional Kashmiri Islamic wooden pagoda architecture with intricate pinjrakari lattice work and carved cedar ceilings.

Yes, people of all faiths and backgrounds visit the shrine to offer prayers and tie sacred threads for fulfilled wishes.

The shrine remains open daily for visitors and pilgrims from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

The bustling bazaar outside the shrine is famous for serving giant freshly fried halwa parathas to visiting devotees.

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