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Sky-High Air Prices and Cancellations plague Kashmir’s Tourism Industry

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 Editor

Several tourism stakeholders have expressed concern over the soaring air prices which they say have dampened the tourist inflow with the arrival of the peak season. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the tourism stakeholders said they are facing a massive decline and cancellations of fresh bookings. Many tourists aspiring to visit the valley have cancelled their plans due to skyrocketing airfares, said Nisar Shah, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance. “None of their fresh queries are maturing and all our potential clients are turning down…

Love in the Air: Discovering the Most Romantic Places to Visit in the Kashmir Valley

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Valley is one of the most romantic places in this part of the world. Here are five must-visit places in Kashmir for newlyweds searching for domestic honeymoon destinations or couples seeking a romantic getaway this summer. Kashmir is without a doubt, one of the most romantic places in the world. The Valley has many incredible places for a fabulous date or a romantic rendezvous. The paradise on earth, Kashmir, has spectacular views, beautiful gardens, dense forests, snow-capped mountains, beautiful lakes, captivating waterfalls. The best time to visit Kashmir is…

Amid financial crunch Go First cancels all flights for May 3&4, leaving tourists stranded

May 3, 2023 Editor

In a major blow to its passengers, low-cost airline Go First has announced that all its flights will remain cancelled on May 3-4. The decision was communicated to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by the airlines and as per sources, a detailed report will be submitted soon to the civil aviation regulator.Adding to the uncertainty, the Mumbai-based airline has also stopped taking bookings for the next two days. The move came after Go First, which has around 5,000 employees, filed an application for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before…

Fresh Snowfall Delights Tourists, Creating a Magical Experience

April 29, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir’s famous tourist destinations, like Sonamarg, Pehalgam, Kokernag, and Gulmarg have been blanketed with fresh snow following recent snowfall in the upper reaches of the region. The snowfall has brought a unique flavour to the region, providing a magical experience for both locals and tourists. Tourists are quite upbeat about their experience in Kashmir. “The snow-covered mountains and valleys are just breathtaking,” said Harry, a tourist from the United States. “It’s truly a winter wonderland.” While snowfall can be a hassle for some, for tourists in Kashmir, it’s…

Eleven tourists from Gujarat caught with fake gondola passes in Kashmir

April 27, 2023 Editor

The authorities on Thursday caught 11 tourists and a local guide with fake and edited Gandola tickets at famous ski resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 11 tourists from Gujarat along with a local guide who had come to board Gondola from Kongdori to Gulmarg were caught with fake and edited tickets. He said they had reached Kongdori through ponies and had come to undertake return journey on fake and edited tickets. “To avoid inconvenience to tourists they were…

Kashmir Inc alleges collusion between Airlines and Tour Operators in Inflating Airfares

April 16, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Saturday alleged that some airlines in collusion with bulk ticket booking operators are hiking the airfares at their sweet will in wake of the huge influx of tourists and Non-Resident Kashmiris (NRK). The Chamber said that the feedback received about the tourist inflow to Kashmir Valley by air route indicates that the rush of air travelers to the valley is increasing as besides the tourists, a large number of NRKs, students and patients taking treatment outside of the state are returning home for…

28 Mumbai Visitors Caught with Fake Gandola Tickets in Gulmarg, Kashmir: Officials

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Editor

At least 28 tourists from Mumbai were caught with fake Gandola tickets at famous ski resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Friday. The tourists, they said, were given these fake tickets by their tour operator in Mumbai. In a statement, issued here, A spokesperson said the ticket scanning team of Gulmarg Gondola Project got hold of a group of 28 passengers from Mumbai at the scanning point of Gulmarg Gondola station. “These passengers were carrying edited fake tickets through their tour Manager Makrand Anand Ghanekar S/o…

Pahalgam to Follow Gulmarg: Plans for Cable Car Project Unveiled

April 10, 2023 Editor

Buoyed by the success of the Gondola project in Gulmarg, the Cable Car Corporation recently conducted a survey in Pahalgam and is preparing a report to be put forth in the board of directors meeting for government approval. The corporation has made it clear that no trees should be cut for the purpose and wants clearance from the stakeholders. Pahalgam or the ‘valley of shepherds’, some 90 km from Srinagar, is a picturesque tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district situated among lofty hills and evergreen forests. Pahalgam is also…

Nature’s Masterpiece: Kashmir’s Tulip Garden Dazzles Tourists with Vibrant Blooms

April 8, 2023 Editor

With 1.6 million tulip bulbs of 68 varieties in bloom, the magnificent 30-hectare terraced Tulip Garden on the banks of majestic Dal Lake in Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar, laid in 2006, has been fast drawing people’s attention. For Sunil and Manpreet, a young couple from Punjab, their first outing after marriage will forever be etched in memory – a sea of tulips with the picturesque Zabarwan mountain range in the backdrop. The couple had seen pictures of the famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar, one of the largest tulip gardens in…

Namda: The Timeless Artistry of Kashmir’s Exquisite Woollen Carpets

April 8, 2023 Editor

A centuries-old traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in the valley is the art of making Namda. A centuries-old traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in the valley is the art of making Namda. Namda is a type of rug that is made of felted wool, which is finely worked. However, despite its significance, the traditional handicraft of Namda making is now threatened with extinction due to various reasons. The art of making Namda goes through several stages and requires…