Gulmarg’s latest attraction: Army Museum that celebrates Kashmir’s heritage opened to public

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, GOC-in-C, Northern Command inaugurated “Gul-A-Seum” at Gulmarg. The “Gulmarg Army Museum” is an initiative to highlight the rich history and heritage of Kashmir along with the role of the Indian Army towards the security and development of Kashmir Valley.

The Museum was conceptualised and constructed by the Dagger Division and its Himalayan Brigade. Other senior military and civil dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

The Army Museum showcases the valour, sacrifice and enduring spirit of the Indian Armed Forces towards nation-building. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to showcasing the Army’s pivotal role in various wartime efforts, its contribution to national development and the rich cultural tapestry of Jammu & Kashmir.

Col VN Thapar (Rtd) told ANI, “This museum is just not only a building or a tourist spot. It is a monument for those people who laid down their lives in different wars the country had fought.”

He said Kashmir saw the wars the country fought with Pakistan and China.” This museum bears testimony to the bravery of soldiers and tales of battles.”

The museum would add another colourful feather to the beauty of Gulmarg and would provide an opportunity to the tourists visiting Gulmarg and help them enrich themselves with the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir.

Terming the Museum an example, Chaudhary Nawab Nazir, a local, said, “The details of the India-Pakistan wars have been embedded in the museum. It is a huge thing. It will provide knowledge about the entire history of Jammu and Kashmir.”

The museum features an extensive collection of artefacts, documents and interactive displays through which visitors can explore the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing the region’s unique traditions, art and historical milestones along with Army’s engagement in Jammu and Kashmir with respect to its nation-building contribution.