Kashmir to ring in New Year with carnivals, musicals
2 years ago

Kashmir to ring in New Year with carnivals, musicals

Hindustan Times  

Kashmir is planning to celebrate the New Year with musical parties and carnivals as tourists continue to keep their date with the Himalayan valley. Tourism officials said that the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir and tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir were presently packed and the bookings in hotels are full for the New Year’s eve. “I think this will be the New Year where you will be having parties almost at all the major hotels,” he said. This year, tourism officials said that Kashmir valley witnessed a record arrival of tourists in the history.

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Kashmir valley abuzz with tourists in first half of 2024, arrivals up 30%
6 months ago

Kashmir valley abuzz with tourists in first half of 2024, arrivals up 30%

Hindustan Times  

Kashmir recorded a tourist footfall of 15.65 lakh in the first half of 2024, registering an increase of 20% over last year’s 13 lakh in the same period. Officials said the Himalayan valley is drawing an increasing number of visitors from different states of the country and also from other countries visiting places like Dal Lake, tulip garden and Mughal …

Revival of tourism in Kashmir: Foreign visitors rekindle their love for the valley
1 year, 6 months ago

Revival of tourism in Kashmir: Foreign visitors rekindle their love for the valley

Hindustan Times  

After a prolonged hiatus, international travellers are once again flocking to the enchanting and picturesque destination of Kashmir. The sharp increase indicates a growing attraction towards Kashmir as a preferred destination among international travellers. Moreover, tourism plays a significant role in preserving Kashmir's rich cultural heritage. The recent surge in foreign tourists visiting Kashmir between January and June 19 indicates …

After a gap of five decades, a film made in Kashmir is set to hit the silver screen
1 year, 8 months ago

After a gap of five decades, a film made in Kashmir is set to hit the silver screen

The Hindu  

In Kashmir’s chequered cinema history, it is after more than 50 years that promos of a locally-made Bollywood movie, Welcome to Kashmir, were released at a cinema hall in Srinagar, a major leap for an otherwise defunct film industry, with just one cinema hall in the Valley functioning and over a dozen halls closed down in the past 30 years. …

Kashmir is scaling new heights in tourist count, making it one of top destinations in the country
1 year, 8 months ago

Kashmir is scaling new heights in tourist count, making it one of top destinations in the country

Hindustan Times  

With an increasing footfall of domestic and foreign visitors, tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is scaling new heights, making the Union Territory one of top destinations in the country. We are ensuring that all domestic and international tourists have a memorable stay in Jammu and Kashmir," tourism department secretary Abid Rashid Shah told PTI. "It is the responsibility of all …

Winter tourism thrives in Kashmir: Christmas, New Year celebrated to the fullest
2 years ago

Winter tourism thrives in Kashmir: Christmas, New Year celebrated to the fullest

Hindustan Times  

Tourists thronging Kashmir to celebrate Christmas and New Year created a buzz in the Valley as all the tourist resorts, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, were sold out even before the celebrations could begin. Tourists pose for photographs near a message ' Happy New Year 2023' carved on snow at a ski resort, in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, Saturday, Nearly …

J-K: Kashmir bracing to welcome more tourists this winter season
2 years ago

J-K: Kashmir bracing to welcome more tourists this winter season

Hindustan Times  

Riding on the success of the tourism boom this season, the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir is opening two more tourist destinations-- Yousmarg and Doodhpathri-- to attract more tourists this winter season. According to Government data, Kashmir witnessed a record number of 1.62 crore tourists this season, believed to be the highest so far, bringing much-needed cheer to the …

Jammu and Kashmir tourism department mulling opening 2 more tourist destinations this winter season
2 years, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir tourism department mulling opening 2 more tourist destinations this winter season

Hindustan Times  

As winter sets in, the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is mulling adding two more key tourist destinations to the same league as Pahalgam and Gulmarg ski resort aiming to attract more footfalls to the region. Jammu and Kashmir tourism department mulling opening 2 more tourist destinations. "If the other two destinations remain open this winter, it will help to …

Local businesses thrive as Kashmir records highest number of tourists since 1947
2 years, 1 month ago

Local businesses thrive as Kashmir records highest number of tourists since 1947

India Today  

There has been a huge influx of tourists in Srinagar and the Kashmir valley, especially in recent months and throughout the year. Surat-based businessman Suresh Hemnani, who recently travelled with 15 other family members for a leisure trip to Kashmir, said they had bought flight tickets in advance and booked hotels several months ago. Sameer Ahmad, manager of Hotel Paradise …

'Excellent. I'm Also Tempted...': What PM Modi Said to Twitter User Urging Him to 'Must Visit' Kashmir
2 years, 3 months ago

'Excellent. I'm Also Tempted...': What PM Modi Said to Twitter User Urging Him to 'Must Visit' Kashmir

News 18  

“Excellent”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday as he shared a picture of his visit to Srinagar in 2019 in response to a tweet urging him to visit Kashmir. I’m also tempted to share a picture from my visit to Srinagar in 2019. https://t.co/UYKde98S68 pic.twitter.com/ZfDyghtEdj— Narendra Modi October 8, 2022 Kumaar had, earlier in the day, shared pictures of …

Tourism Boom in Jammu & Kashmir With 1.62 Crore Footfall So Far, Highest in 75 Years: Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Tourism Boom in Jammu & Kashmir With 1.62 Crore Footfall So Far, Highest in 75 Years: Govt

News 18  

Over 1.62 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir since January, the highest footfall recorded in the erstwhile state in the last 75 years of India’s Independence, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations said on Thursday. According to officials, the return of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir signified the “golden era of Kashmir tourism.” “Tourism is the biggest source of …

Jammu and Kashmir received record number of tourists, footfalls cross 1 crore
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir received record number of tourists, footfalls cross 1 crore

Hindustan Times  

An estimated 1.06 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir from January to July 3 this year, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to questions in the House, the minister also said nearly 30,000 people have been recruited in the public sector in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019. from January …

Situation in Kashmir Valley under control: Government official
2 years, 7 months ago

Situation in Kashmir Valley under control: Government official

The Hindu  

Dismissing that security situation is deteriorating in the Kashmir Valley, a senior government official said on Friday that the newly created Union Territory has seen arrival of record 10 lakh tourists this year and hotels and flights were booked for the next three months. The official said that around 5,500 Kashmiri Pandits employed under the Prime Minister’s special rehabilitation package …

A profitable winter in Kashmir
2 years, 8 months ago

A profitable winter in Kashmir

The Hindu  

It is spring in Srinagar. First, stringent security measures were imposed and communication channels snapped for many months after the Central government decided to end Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status on August 5, 2019. Never in my life have I seen houseboats catering to tourists in peak winter.” Kashmir’s tourism chapter is witnessing many firsts this year. The Sayeed …

Kashmir: Srinagar's folk music show attracts tourists
2 years, 8 months ago

Kashmir: Srinagar's folk music show attracts tourists

Hindustan Times  

The cultural shows being organised by Jammu and Kashmir's Tourism Department are giving a delightful experience to tourists during the spring season in the Kashmir. The latest folk music show was held on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar to acquaint tourists with Kashmir's rich musical heritage along with providing a platform for young artists. Speaking to ANI, …

‘More beautiful than Europe’: Kashmir tourism to hit 10-year high
2 years, 9 months ago

‘More beautiful than Europe’: Kashmir tourism to hit 10-year high

Al Jazeera  

The Indian-administered Kashmir region is attracting record numbers of tourists after the easing of pandemic restrictions and some improvement in the security situation, bolstering local businesses. Tourist arrivals are set to touch a 10-year high this year after more than 340,000 tourists have come since January, local tour operators and government officials said, despite restrictions on foreign tourists and some …

Kashmir Tourism Department launches Srinagar Heritage tour bus service
2 years, 11 months ago

Kashmir Tourism Department launches Srinagar Heritage tour bus service

India Today  

In an attempt to woo tourists with the exciting heritage sites, regional handicrafts, cuisine and much more in the region, the Tourism Department of Kashmir on Tuesday launched a Srinagar City Heritage Tour Bus Service. According to a report published in the Times of India, the bus service was flagged by Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary of Tourism, adding that soon night …

Cheer as Kashmir sees over 2.5 lakh tourists in two months
3 years ago

Cheer as Kashmir sees over 2.5 lakh tourists in two months

The Hindu  

This December, the buzz on the famous Boulevard Road around the Dal lake in Srinagar saw an unprecedented scale, even after the sundown with the freezing temperatures engulfing the place, while most high-end hotels in Gulmarg and Pahalgam put up the ‘sold out’ tags online. The reason behind the busy streets here is that Kashmir, for the first time in …

The New Integration For Jammu & Kashmir
3 years, 7 months ago

The New Integration For Jammu & Kashmir

News 18  

On the eve of Eid, when the people of Jammu & Kashmir and entire world are grappling with the deadly pandemic that is continuing to cause widespread loss of precious human lives, there is some faint ray of hope emerging for the future of Kashmir valley. A new breed of younger Kashmiri men and women, who are studying in educational …

Jammu and Kashmir to host a mega event, showcase its myriad tourism products
3 years, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir to host a mega event, showcase its myriad tourism products

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Tourism will organise a mega event to showcase the myriad tourism products of Jammu and Kashmir from April 11 to 13, an official statement said on Saturday. Jammu and Kashmir to host a mega event, showcase its myriad tourism products The event titled 'Tapping the Potential of Kashmir: Another Day in Paradise' will be held in Srinagar. …

Kashmir to host 6-day festival to celebrate arrival of spring and promote tourism
3 years, 9 months ago

Kashmir to host 6-day festival to celebrate arrival of spring and promote tourism

The Hindu  

Kashmir will host a six-day ‘Tulip Festival’ next month to celebrate the arrival of spring, promote tourism, and familiarise visitors with the valley's rich culture and tradition, an official said on Sunday. A host of activities, including cultural shows and musical evenings, will be held during the festival and national-level and local artists would enthrall the visitors, Mr. Saleem said. …

Bollywood Big Banners in Kashmir to Explore Locations for Upcoming Films
3 years, 11 months ago

Bollywood Big Banners in Kashmir to Explore Locations for Upcoming Films

News 18  

The big banners of Bollywood are on a four-day visit to Kashmir to explore the scenic backdrops of the Valley for their future film projects. The top names which have arrived include Ajay Devgn Films, Sanjay Dutt Productions, Reliance Entertainment, Rohit Shetty Films, Zee Studios, Adhikari Brothers & SAB, Endemol, Rajkumar Hirani, Excel Entertainment, etc., besides representatives from the Producers …

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