Groups of tourists, especially from states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, are reaching the famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Signs of recovery started to show as both foreign and Indian tourists were spotted walking through the streets of Pahalgam, bringing back a sense of normalcy and hope to the area.
Kashmir Valley, known for its picturesque landscapes and serene beauty, is emerging as the most preferred destination for tourists this year. According to the tourism department, over 12.5 lakh tourists have visited Kashmir so far this year and going by the current trend, the year 2024 is poised to break all previous records. Watch more
The homestay industry in J&K has seen massive growth with more than 1,485 homestays registered across J&K, offering more than 13,000 rooms for tourists.
See the Aharbal waterfall, ancient springs in Lolab, Mughal gardens in Nishat, in addition to experiences and flavours that only homestays can offer.
Built against the backdrop of the picturesque Pir Panjal mountains, the igloo café will probably last till mid-March.
A snow sculpture of Taj Mahal has become the latest attraction for tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg after the igloo cafe, which also attracted many eyeballs.
The four main tourism heritage sites identified by the government are Zaina Kadal, Jamia Masjid, Hari Parbat and the Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara in Srinagar.
The recent lockdowns, after the abrogation of Article 370 and the pandemic, have proved more devastating to the sector than the 2014 floods
The Kashmir tourism event has been organised by the Government of India in association with the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Tourism, the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI), and the Indian Golf Tourism Association (IGTA).