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Tourists enjoy pleasant weather in Kashmir amid severe heatwave across India

Tourists enjoy pleasant weather in Kashmir amid severe heatwave across India

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While large parts of India continue to reel under severe heatwave conditions, tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the Valley’s cool and refreshing weather. Visitors in Srinagar and other popular destinations described the pleasant climate as a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures being experienced in several states across the country. Tourists from different parts of India said the comfortable weather, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality of locals have made their visit to Kashmir memorable. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Terrorism Is Over, It’s Time For Tourism In J&K’: CM Omar Abdullah | India News

‘Terrorism Is Over, It’s Time For Tourism In J&K’: CM Omar Abdullah | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 23:11 IST Positioning J&K as a year-round destination, Abdullah emphasised its spiritual richness, natural beauty, and deep cultural heritage. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. (PTI file photo) In a bold statement at a Delhi event, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that terrorism in the Union Territory has ended, and the region is now focused on promoting tourism. Positioning J&K as a year-round destination, Abdullah emphasised its spiritual richness, natural beauty, and deep cultural heritage. He stressed that the Union Territoy does not need a brand ambassador, as the region is already home to globally revered spiritual sites such as the Vaishno Devi Temple and numerous other shrines that attract millions of devotees each year. “When you have divine blessings, why do you need a brand ambassador?” he remarked. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack, which he called as “unfortunate,” Abdullah noted that the region has learned valuable lessons and is now ready to “turn the page” and enter a new phase of development. The Jammu and …

Fresh snowfall ushers in New Year at Kashmir tourist hotspots

Fresh snowfall ushers in New Year at Kashmir tourist hotspots

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A view of the snow-covered area in the Kashmir Valley as the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir receive snowfall, in Sonamarg on Wednesday (December 31, 2025). | Photo Credit: ANI Kashmir rang in the New Year amid fresh snowfall at popular tourist resorts and higher reaches of the valley, with the meteorological department forecasting an improvement in weather later in the day, officials said on Thursday (January 1, 2026). Tourist resorts including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg received fresh overnight snowfall that continued till Thursday morning, drawing large numbers of revellers, they said. Several higher reaches— Tulail Valley in Gurez, Razdan Top in Bandipora, Macchil and Sadhna Top in Kupwara, and Zojila Pass— also received fresh snowfall, officials said. They said there was a possibility of light rain/snow showers in some areas as the trailing part of a prevalent western disturbance moves away by the evening, leading to gradual improvement in weather. A brief spell of light rain or snow may, however, occur at isolated places on Friday (January 2, 2026). Due to a cloud …

This winter, Christmas festivities lift spirit of moribund Kashmir tourism

This winter, Christmas festivities lift spirit of moribund Kashmir tourism

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People wearing Santa Claus’s outfit take a selfie in a snow-covered valley on the eve of the Christmas festival, in Gulmarg, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Christmas celebrations lifted the spirit of moribund tourism industry in Kashmir on Thursday (December 25, 2025). Hundreds of locals and domestic tourists flocked to Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where a terror attack earlier this year threw a spanner in the growing tourist footfall.   The centre of attraction for tourists was the Saint Mary church at Gulmarg in north Kashmir. Built in 1902, the well-lit church on a snow-laden highland in the Gulmarg meadow saw visitors experiencing the Christmas celebrations. “Gulmarg provides a perfect backdrop for Christmas celebrations. Snow, bells tolling and festivities all round,” said Naresh Kumar, a tourist from New Delhi. According to local hoteliers, occupancy of most hotels jumped from around 20% to around 70% on eve of Christmas. The tourist hotspot has around 2300 beds.  In south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which saw a major terror attack on April 22 this year, …

PM chairs meeting on tourism hit by Pahalgam attack | India News

PM chairs meeting on tourism hit by Pahalgam attack | India News

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In a first meeting addressing the concerns of the tourism sector in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Narendra Modi Tuesday took stock of the situation and discussed ways to bring back tourists to the Valley. According to sources, the meeting also focussed on coming up with new ways to promote tourism across the country, including for domestic as well as international visitors. The meeting was attended by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Shekhawat, Tourism Secretary V Vidyavathi, Additional Secretary Suman Billa, and senior PMO officials including Principal Secretaries to the PM, P K Mishra and Shakikanta Das. Story continues below this ad “Attended the review meeting chaired by honourable PM @narendramodi to assess the progress in the tourism sector,” Shekhawat said on X after the hour-long meeting in the afternoon. “His visionary leadership is the guiding force for all our efforts in making Bharat a top global tourist destination,” he added. The Pahalgam attack has hit the tourism potential in the Valley immensely, with stakeholders in the industry raising concerns that not only …

Citizens should not pressure government into military action: Retd Lt. General Sudarshan Hasabnis | Pune News

Citizens should not pressure government into military action: Retd Lt. General Sudarshan Hasabnis | Pune News

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Speaking at the third Lalitaditya Memorial speech event organised by Sarhad in Pune, Retired Lieutenant General Sudarshan Hasabnis opined that Indian citizens should not create an internal environment that pressures the government into military action. He said, “The national response [to the Pahalgam attack], I am quite sure, will be both covert and overt. It will be multidimensional. Like I said just the other day, there is no point in us citizens trying to create a situation inside our country which puts pressure on the government to take military action.” At the event organised in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Hasabnis highlighted the media’s role in creating such an environment and said, “The media has a big role to play in this. In fact Mr Modi, in relation to the Ukrainian War and the Gaza War has repeatedly said that ‘this is not an era for war’. I am sure India doesn’t want war. At the same time, we as a united nation have to show that we have the resolve that in …

48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack

48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack

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Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Jammu and Kashmir government has closed 48 resorts. Over half of tourist destinations in the region are now off-limits. The closures follow a terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam. Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has shut dozens of resorts and more than half of the tourist destinations in the Union territory. The preventive move came amid security concerns, days after a terror attack at the scenic meadows of Pahalgam left 26 civilians dead. At least 48 resorts have been shut in the Union territory known for its serene valleys and picturesque mountains. Several tourist sites like Doodhpatri in Budgam and Verinag in Anantnag have also been made out of bounds to tourists. The decision comes amid uncertainty over Kashmir tourism, a major source of income for the locals. Scared after the massacre, tourists have been fleeing the Union territory, while many travellers have cancelled their upcoming tours. Follow updates here Just a week ago, Pahalgam town had a bustling market dotted with tourists. …

Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Indus Water Treaty was ‘most unfair document’ to people of J&K, says Omar Abdullah

Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Indus Water Treaty was ‘most unfair document’ to people of J&K, says Omar Abdullah

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A Lashkar-e-Taliba (LeT) terrorist associate was killed by the security forces during the ongoing encounter in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday (April 25, 2025). The terrorist associate has been identified as Altaf Lalli of the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit.  “Intensified operations by police, Army and CRPF have led to a few encounters in south and north Kashmir over the last couple of days and the elimination of Lalli in Bandipora district on Friday (April 25, 2025),” officials said. A hideout was also busted in Kulgam the day before, and dozens of suspected persons were detained, they added. Special teams of the NIA have started reaching out to eyewitnesses, including tourists who survived the deadly attack by terrorists of the Pakistan-based LeT in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, officials said. Read the whole story here Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Every Call Is Only To Cancel Booking’: Pahalgam Terror Attack Hits Kashmir Tourism Sector | Exclusive

‘Every Call Is Only To Cancel Booking’: Pahalgam Terror Attack Hits Kashmir Tourism Sector | Exclusive

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Last Updated:April 23, 2025, 16:34 IST “All our 300 rooms were sold out for the season. Since yesterday, the cancellations alone have cost us Rs 50 lakh,” a hotelier from Kashmir tells News18 Tourists wait at the Srinagar airport. (X) Following Tuesday’s terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir hotels are seeing massive booking cancellations, which, locals say, will hit the tourism sector hard. Terrorists shot dead at least 26 people, mostly tourists from different parts of the country, in Baisaran meadow, which is often referred to as ‘mini Switzerland’. ALSO READ | Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates HERE Security agencies have released sketches of three men suspected to be involved in the gruesome attack. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist group, claimed responsibility for the attack. PEAK TOURIST SEASON Baisaran Valley, just 5 km away from the hill town of Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, is one of the region’s most cherished tourist destinations. The valley is surrounded by snow-clad mountains, dense deodar forests, and sprawling green …