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 […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government is examining a proposal regarding the notification of new tourism-worthy areas across the Union Territory, Minister for Agriculture Javid Ahmad Dar said on Thursday. Replying to a question on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the legislative assembly here, Dar said several prominent locations in Bani constituency […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the legislative assembly that Gurez valley in north Kashmir is witnessing a steady rise in tourist arrivals, prompting sustained efforts to strengthen sanitation and waste management infrastructure in region. Located in the Bandipora district near the Line of Control, Gurez valley, sits at an altitude […]