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Adverse weather conditions impact Rice and Apple Crop in Kashmir: Cold Wave, Rain, and Hailstorm Cause Damage

June 3, 2023 Editor

Rain, frequent windstorm and hailstorm has severely impacted horticulture and agriculture – the mainstay of Kashmir’s rural economy. The erratic weather has plunged temperature several degrees below normal in Kashmir. In June, people are still wearing woollens. At Daragam village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, it’s a double whammy for Bilal Ahmad. Not only his paddy seedlings are failing before plantation due to erratic weather and cold, a severe hailstorm has badly damaged his apple and cherry crops. Bilal’s family of six, entirely dependent on farming, is now despairing.…

Kashmir ranked as the second-best summer tourist destination in India: Survey

June 2, 2023 Editor

Kashmir has been ranked second best summer tourist destination in India. According to Summer Vacation Index 2023, 82% of Indians are intending to travel to Kashmir during summer. 92 percent are planning to explore domestic destinations. The survey was conducted by OYO. With 30% votes, mountains are a clear choice this summer, followed closely by beaches at 26 %. Among the mountainous summer destinations, Kashmir holds the second place after Manali. “India’s favorite mountain destination is Manali, followed by Kashmir, Mcleod Ganj, Ooty, and Coorg,” the survey said. It said that…

Addressing Airfare Concerns: A Call for Intervention

June 1, 2023 Editor

Addressing the Impact of High Airfares on Tourism in Kashmir Kashmir, renowned for its captivating landscapes and cultural heritage, has long been a coveted destination for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat. However, the tourism industry in the region faces a significant hurdle – the issue of exorbitant airfares. The soaring cost of air tickets directly impacts the affordability of visiting Kashmir, posing a challenge for budget-conscious tourists and hindering the growth of tourism in the region. High airfares not only strain the budgets of travelers but also limit their ability…

Tourists seek respite from scorching Summer Heat in Picturesque Kashmir

May 28, 2023 Editor

While most parts of the country are reeling under heat wave conditions, tourists are enjoying the pleasant weather in Kashmir as the Valley has witnessed rains over the past few days, leading to a drop in the mercury. The maximum temperature in the Valley, over the last few days, hovered around 20 degrees Celsius and most of the days, the weather has remained cloudy while some areas witnessed rainfall. The pleasant weather has brought cheer to the tourists. “I feel very good, the weather here is very pleasant. We are feeling…

G20 Delegates and Kashmir’s Tourism Industry discuss Eco-Tourism Promotion and Advisory Removal

May 24, 2023 Editor

From negative travel advisories to the promotion of ecotourism in Kashmir, the G20 delegates and local tourism stakeholders discussed a wide array of topics concerning the hospitality sector. Officials said that there was a constructive discussion among the stakeholders and delegates who are currently on a three days visit to Kashmir. The meeting’s topic on Tuesday was ‘Eco-tourism as a means of accomplishing sustainable objectives’. Some of the attendees spoke with Kashmiri tourist industry representatives outside of the meeting who they advised should promote ecotourism. According to Chairman of the…

Promoting Kashmir: Transforming it into a One-Stop Destination for Filmmakers

May 23, 2023 Editor

Srinagar’s Dal Lake has been a witness to many romances in Indian cinema – Shammi Kapoor to Shah Rukh Khan, all have had their iconic dance sets filmed with the picturesque lake in their backdrop. “Almost 370 Bollywood films have been filmed in the Kashmir Valley and now with the OTT platforms, this number will see a sharp increase,” G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant stated. According to him, the Working Group on Tourism will ensure more filmmakers from abroad visit the Valley. “We are promoting Jammu and Kashmir so that foreign…

Go First Gone: Another private airline disappears from the Skies, Marking the 11th Closure in a Decade

May 22, 2023 Editor

The tottering Indian aviation sector hit fresh turbulence when early this month, another flourishing private airline was suddenly grounded owing to various problems, making it the 11th in a decade to fall from the skies. Throwing their hands up, the Go First budget airline’s owners — the Wadia Group — filed voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) sending shockwaves through the entire airline industry. Go First was plagued by a peculiar problem — the purported failure of the jet engine manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney, USA,…

Hope For Tourism Rejuvenation: G20 sparks optimism for the return of Foreign Tourists to Kashmir

May 17, 2023 Editor

As the G20 tourism working group meeting is due to take place in Srinagar, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the tourism stakeholders that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great numbers. On the shores of the Dal Lake, Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) is all set to host this year’s largest international summit from May 22 to May 24. To make the occasion attractive and historic, Srinagar has been transformed into a smart city. As plans are being finalised for the third meeting of the…

Skyrocketing airfares to Kashmir: A worry for Tourism Players, Students, Patients

May 15, 2023 Editor

Amid peak tourism season, the skyrocketing airfares to Kashmir causes a worry among the people associated with the tourism industry who want government attention to the unfair airfare applied by different airlines. Nisar Shah, chairman of the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance said that many tourists aspiring to visit the valley have cancelled their plans due to skyrocketing airfares. “None of their fresh queries are maturing and all our potential clients are turning down the travel programme due to skyrocketing airfares,” he said and added halting of operations…

Hoteliers across Kashmir & Ladakh concerned over decrease in tourist footfall

May 15, 2023 Editor

Hoteliers across Kashmir Valley concerned over decrease in tourist footfall

With the ongoing crisis in a private airline company (Go First) and also the frequent closure of the Srinagar-Leh highway, Ladakh has reported massive booking cancellation of hotels and other allied services associated with tourism. Due to the Go First crisis, the ticket prices of other airlines are skyrocketing, say hoteliers. May, June and July comprise the peak season for tourism in the cold desert region. While many international tourists did not visit Ladakh after 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, the UT witnessed over five lakh tourists, mostly domestic ones,…