JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to develop tourism-related infrastructure at several scenic locations along the Mughal road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir’s Shopian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Dubjan, Mughal Sarai, Peer-ki-Gali and Shakroo Keller located on the Mughal Road are known for their natural beauty and scenic […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir received more than 2.35 crore tourists in 2024 as against 2.11 crore the previous year with the government prioritizing the promotion of religious and tourism places in Srinagar. He emphasized that tourism is a key pillar of J&K’s economy, significantly generating employment […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said tourism activities in the frontier areas of the Union Territory have revived after ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border (IB). Replying to a supplementary question raised by National Conference member Sajad Shafi in the Legislative Assembly here regarding his […]
SRINAGAR — Preparations are in full swing at Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, nestled between Dal Lake and Zabarwan Hills, ahead of its annual opening later this month, officials said on Thursday. The garden, formerly known as Siraj Bagh, will be open to visitors later this month when the tulip bulbs start to bloom. The Floriculture […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that the Bungus Valley in Kupwara district is being developed as an offbeat tourism destination with development works totaling Rs 72 lakh proposed for the area. Responding to a query from Jammu and Kashmir Assembly member Sheikh Khursheed during Question Hour, Abdullah said […]
JAMMU — Over 4.40 crore tourists, including 1.20 lakh foreigners, visited Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the assembly on Tuesday while stressing the sector’s potential in generating employment in the region. CM Abdullah, who is also in charge of the tourism department, said Rs 35.08 crore has […]
SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Ganderbal district has been met with widespread praise from local residents, who expressed gratitude for the significant improvement in connectivity and its potential to boost tourism in the region. Local resident Manzoor Ahmad shared his excitement about […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel will enable the development of Sonamarg resort in Ganderbal district as a winter sports destination, similar to the famous Gulmarg skiing resort town. “Tomorrow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel. This will allow the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the Z-Morh tunnel, scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, will open Sonamarg to tourism all year round, potentially developing the town into a great ski destination. Abdullah visited the Z-Morh tunnel project site on Saturday to review […]
SRINAGAR — Discussions between Union home and tourism ministries are at an advanced stage on allowing satellite phones for trekkers in no-network zones in the Kashmir valley, Tourism Director Raja Yaqoob Farooq said here on Wednesday. “The tourism ministry, Government of India, has already taken up (the issue) with the MHA for different states, because […]
