JAMMU — Secretary, Tourism, Avny Lavasa, on Friday visited Kud, Patnitop and Sanasar areas falling under the jurisdiction of Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) to review ongoing tourism infrastructure projects and assess the functioning of the Authority. During the tour, Lavasa reviewed key projects, including the Tulip Garden at Sanasar, golf course, beautification of Sanasar Lake, […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday threw open the Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, to the public in Srinagar, marking a new milestone in promoting autumn tourism in Kashmir. Developed as Kashmir’s premier autumn attraction, the garden features 3.5 lakh locally produced plants representing over 70 varieties, expected to bloom into nearly […]
SRINAGAR — On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country and the world to visit Jammu and Kashmir and experience its natural beauty, rich culture and hospitality. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir, with its pristine peaks, serene lakes and lush […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has outlined a series of initiatives to strengthen tourism infrastructure and promote new destinations across the Union Territory, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in the Legislative Assembly. Replying to questions in his capacity as Minister in charge of Tourism, Abdullah said Patnitop has been proposed for consideration under […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has granted administrative approval for the development of a state-of-the-art Tribal Tourism Village at Behri Qasab in Mendhar area of Poonch district. The project, sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹10.22 crore under the Capex Budget 2026-27, aims to showcase the region’s rich tribal culture and strengthen local […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for a fundamental shift in Jammu and Kashmir tourism policy, advocating a transition from volume-driven tourism to a sustainable, value-based model that protects the region’s fragile ecology while ensuring long-term economic growth. Addressing the inaugural session of the Conclave on Sustainable Tourism Planning—Designing Tourism for Tomorrow, […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered the reopening of the Naranag tourist destination in Ganderbal district almost 14 months after it was closed following last year’s Pahalgam terror attack. The popular tourist destination in the central Kashmir district also houses the Naranag Temple, an eighth-century temple dedicated to […]
SRINAGAR — PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Thursday said there should be a cap on tourist vehicles entering Kashmir to protect the valley’s fragile environment. “The sudden traffic surge in Srinagar this year, especially the Boulevard-Nishat route, has a lot to do with tourists driving into the Valley instead of flights. Given the state of […]
SRINAGAR — Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday issued an advisory asking tourists not to venture into spots not designated for tourism activities in the Tangmarg-Gulmarg area. An official said police would regulate and prohibit tourist movement towards Mulbangil-Batoo route via the Hajibal-Babareshi axis with immediate effect and until further notice. He […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government will adopt a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model for tourism stakeholders to improve the experience of holidaymakers visiting the Union Territory. In reply to questions by Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone and National Conference (NC) MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the chief minister said […]