Gulmarg, Oct. 10 -- Gulmarg, the world-famous skiing and adventure destination, is abuzz with excitement as international and national athletes participating in the Zabarvan Legends Series - Downhill MTB Competition have arrived, expressing admiration for the scenic beauty of the valley.

The participants reached Gulmarg on Thursday and described the destination as "a paradise for adventure lovers." On Friday, the riders took their first official trial run following a press conference organized by the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA).

The event was presided over by Shri Tariq Hassan Naik, CEO of GDA, who was joined by Dr. Haroon Kar, Sam Hill (8-time World Champion), Matej Charvat (7-time Czech National Champion), and Jaspreet Kaur, T...