The famous Shrine of Baba Reshi is situated in the center of Gulmarg and is atop 2,133 meters on the slopes of the mountains. Located between Gulmarg and Tangmarg, it’s encircled by lush green landscape including gigantic conifers and poplars and draws visitors from all parts of the world. The Shrine is a mosque which was built in the memory of the scholar and saint Baba Reshi.
The shrine of Baba Reshi is a delightful fusion of beautiful architecture and utter spiritual significance. This three-storied building combines the virtues of Mughal and Persian style of architecture and has outstanding wood carvings inside. Surrounded by beautiful green lawns, visitors here can expect great tranquility and peace amid the charms of nature. In fact, the shrine is so big that it can accommodate thousands of devotees at a single point of time.
The shrine represents the zenith of secularism and it’s revered highly by Hindus and Muslims alike. It’s visited by a big number of devotees and without doubt, it’s a major tourist attraction in Gulmarg. So, on your next trip to Jammu& Kashmir, take some time out and do visit this popular attraction of the valley of Kashmir for sure and feel marvel at the architecture of a truly secular shrine.