KASHMIR TOURIST ARRIVALS
Foreign arrivals clocking 300% rise YoY in Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir has seen a 300 per cent annual increase in foreign tourists, attributed to the administration's policies and industry stimulus. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for strategic collaborations between the administration, community, and travel industry to enhance tourist experiences. He also urged experts to explore adventure, border and heritage tourism, offbeat destinations, golf, bird-watching, and agro-tourism.
Day is not far when people of JK will elect its own local govt, says PM; also warns terrorists
PM Modi announces preparations for Jammu and Kashmir elections and restoration of statehood, inaugurates developmental projects worth Rs 1,500 crore in Srinagar.
NHAI to begin work on Rs 4,000-crore Chattergala tunnel in J-K at earliest: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Monday that the NHAI will commence construction on the Rs 4,000-crore Chattergala tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir promptly. Gadkari chaired a review meeting the same day, attended by Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Jitendra Singh.
Tourist arrivals in Kashmir not right barometer of normalcy, says Omar Abdullah
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah emphasized that tourism should not be linked to Kashmir's security situation. He highlighted the recent terror attacks and said that tourism does not reflect normalcy. He indicated the need for a safe environment for tourists visiting Kashmir. Abdullah also commented on the ongoing Lok Sabha polls in Baramulla, expressing hope for high voter turnout.
Planning a heatwave escape to Himachal, Uttarakhand or Kashmir? You may be disappointed
Tourists seeking relief from the northern heatwave in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are met with unexpected heatwave conditions. The IMD predicts continued heatwave in parts of Himachal for 4-5 days, with temperatures rising by 2-3 degrees. Uttarakhand experiences record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching 40.7 degrees Celsius. Jammu faces a heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 41 degrees Celsius. Relief may come with impending monsoon rains.
Tourism melts as snow abandons the hills
India's popular tourist destinations in the Himalayas, including Srinagar, Manali, Dalhousie, Shimla, Nainital, and Mussoorie, are experiencing an unusually snowless winter, leading to cancellations of bookings by tourists. The absence of snowfall has had a severe impact on the tourism industry, including tour operators, travel service providers, and film shoots.
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Unravelling the Himalayan conundrum: The vanishing snow and its implications in Northwestern India
The absence of snow in Kashmir's traditional winter season is concerning for agriculture, tourism, and the delicate ecosystem. The dry spell during the coldest phase has cast a shadow on tourism, crop productivity, and water availability. Apple orchards require consistent snow cover for a bountiful crop, but this year there is no sign of snow. The diminishing snowfall in popular tourist destinations has disrupted winter games like skiing and ice hockey. Experts warn that reduced snowfall may lead to water scarcity, affecting irrigation and overall crop productivity.
Dry winter hampers tourism in Kashmir valley, adventure tourist arrivals drop by 70%
The tourism sector in the Kashmir Valley has been adversely affected by the abrupt dry winter with no snowfall and unusually high temperatures in the coldest parts. The lack of snow has led to a 70% decline in adventure tourist arrivals in Gulmarg, where most winter sports events are organized. The snowless winter has also impacted the hydroelectricity generation, leading to an increase in load shedding in the already electricity-deficit region.
The great holiday rush: This New Year season, Indians are travelling like never before, and the world is opening up to them
As per MakeMyTrip data, the top destinations for the last week of December in the domestic sector include Goa, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Kerala, Rishikesh and Kashmir. In terms of international flight bookings, popular destinations such as the UAE, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia continue to be favourites. There is also a "significant" increase for Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Kazakhstan, Magow said.
Kashmiri female activist Tasleema Akhtar busts Pakistan's propaganda on Kashmir at UNHRC
Tasleema Akhtar, a socio-political activist, said in her intervention that being a native, she would like to bring forth the stark developmental differences of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir that is JK UT and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK).
Travel companies seek government push to draw tourists
Tour operators and travel agents in India are skeptical about an uptick in foreign tourist arrivals due to the buzz around the G20 summit. They believe that the government needs to ramp up overseas marketing and promotions, reopen tourism promotion offices abroad, and participate in foreign fairs and marts to attract tourists. Most of the arrivals so far this year have been from Bangladesh, mainly for medical reasons. The tourism ministry is not spending money on tourism promotions overseas, and industry experts believe that reaching pre-pandemic levels of business is unlikely.
106 pc rise in foreign tourist arrivals in India in 2023 for Jan-Jun period
The number of foreign tourists visiting India in the first half of this year has increased by 106% compared to the same period in 2022, according to official sources. India has been making efforts to boost tourism, both domestic and international, after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
59% increase in tourism in J&K After G20 meet: Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha
Sinha, while addressing the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, said people have embarked on a new journey of peace, love and stability, which will lead to development and a golden future. Hundreds of people including government officials, for whom attendance was mandatory, participated in the function at the redeveloped stadium.
Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, highlights govt; Oppn parties demand restoration of statehood
Four years after Article 370's revocation, the Indian government celebrated the "historic" decision, stating that it had ushered in peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir. However, opposition parties protested and demanded the restoration of statehood, claiming that the administration's actions betray nervousness and overreliance on brute force.
166 per cent rise in foreign tourist arrivals in India in 2023 for January-April period: G Kishan Reddy
Reddy also said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign tourist arrivals in India have increased. "The number of foreign tourists who arrived in India this year during January-April is 166 per cent higher than the figures for the corresponding period in 2022," Reddy said.
Kaliyug ki Kashmir, still 10°C paradise
Instead of Shammi Kapoor yahoo!-ing his head off in the snow, you’ll see tourists destroying the Pahalgam peace – but it's worth it.
G20 meet in Kashmir: Inside India's plan to pitch J&K as a tourist destination, again
The proposed itinerary of foreign delegates, which includes a shikara ride on Dal Lake as well as a visit to the ski resort of Gulmarg and the Dachigam National Park known for hangul (the Kashmiri stag), indicates this international event could underscore New Delhi’s attempt to package Kashmir, again, as a tourist hub.
Gujarat imposter posing as PMO official arrested in Srinagar, enjoyed security protocol, five star stay in Kashmir
"Police got suspicious and started gathering information about the accused who turned out to be an imposter posing as Additional Director (Strategy and Campaign) in the PMO at New Delhi. "The imposter had forged documents to deceive people in the security who provided him security cover during his stay here," a source said, adding that an FIR was registered against him and he was immediately arrested.
India plans to promote green tourism during G20 presidency
India plans to promote green tourism, open up to 50 new tourism destinations, and launch a publicity campaign in overseas markets during its presidency of the G20 this year, officials said.
View: Lavender may bring the aroma of prosperity for Kashmir’s cultivators
Since 2016 under the Aroma Mission, lavender is increasingly grown in Kashmir. In phase II, damask rose, clary sage, artemisia, wild marigold, dragonhead etc-in high demand worldwide by perfumers and pharma companies-will also be introduced there.
J-K Tourism receives record number of tourists in 2022, highest in 75 years
This enhanced tourism in the Union Territory has generated the greatest employment in various regions, thus highlighting its overall development through a constructive approach, transformative initiatives and inevitable reforms to empower J-K for its people, culture and society.
Power shifted from three families to 30,000 people in Jammu and Kashmir, says Amit Shah
"These three families were involved in corruption and they took all the money coming from the Centre to their homes and nothing was left for common people," he alleged. "These three families have always snatched your rights. I promise you that in the Modi government nobody can snatch your rights."
Record 80 lakh tourists visited Kashmir in recent months: Anantnag DC office
According to officials in the tourism department, the number of tourists who have visited Kashmir this year is over nine lakh and is expected to cross the 10-lakh mark by the end of June.
People don't feel safe anywhere in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
Abdullah said that the government's claim of normalcy amid continued targetted killings of minority community members, policemen and civilians is a farce and some Kashmiri Pandits are even planning to leave the Valley.
Srinagar airport witnesses surge in tourist traffic with over 15,000 passengers
"We handled 45 arriving flights with 7,824 passengers and 45 departing flights with 7,190 passengers on March 28," a spokesperson of the Sheikhul Alam International Airport said in a tweet.
More than 4 lakh tourists' arrival in Kashmir Valley this year
The surge in tourists was mainly due to Covid-19 related restrictions that prevented Indians from travelling abroad and easing of inland restrictions.
Kashmir to host 6-day festival to celebrate arrival of spring, promote tourism
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. Around 25 stalls would be set up to display and promote the rich traditions, culture, cuisines and crafts of the valley so that tourists become familiar with them.
J&K planning for arrival of six lakh Amarnath pilgrims, highest in last eight years
This would be the first Amarnath pilgrimage after the abrogation of special status of J&K and downgrading of the state into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh on August 5, 2019.
Second batch of foreign envoys arrive in J&K
The envoys of over 20 countries arrived at the Srinagar airport at around 11 am but could not visit Baramulla town in north Kashmir as per the schedule due to inclement weather, instead went for a Shikara ride in the famous Dal Lake. The delegation has envoys from the European Union, South America and the Gulf countries.
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