The Centre is contemplating to start a new helicopter service from Srinagar to Panchtarni, which is the last drop-off point for pilgrims visiting holy cave shrine Amarnath, in addition to the two already existing chopper routes for the pilgrimage, officials said. The move came in view of the anticipated rush of the pilgrims to the shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva located at an altitude of 3,888 metres in the upper reaches of Himalaya in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on June 30 and will continue for…
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Dos & Don’ts: Administration issues guidelines for Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims
While specifying precautionary measures, Principal Secretary to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Nitishwar Kumar said that devotees should go on a morning walk, do breathing exercises, must keep their warm clothes, food items and keep themselves hydrated. Ahead of the commencement of the 43-day-long annual Amarnath pilgrimage, Jammu and Kashmir administration issued the dos and don’ts for the pilgrims urging them to “go on a morning walk daily and practice breathing exercises” to keep oneself fit at the high altitudes. While specifying precautionary measures, Principal Secretary to Jammu…
Read MoreShawl Weaving to Paper Mache: Craft safaris attract tourists in Kashmir
Tourists have started showing a keen interest in craft safaris in the old city areas. Tour operators have started receiving specific inquiries for craft safaris from the tourists. “This is a completely new dimension of Kashmir tourism. We have already received groups from Surat, Jaipur, and Mumbai and more groups are coming shortly. The Handicrafts Department had earlier conducted a dry run of sorts for locals but thanks to the media coverage and social media buzz, craft safaris have started attracting tourists,” Javid Amin, travel consultant and proprietor of ‘JKL Travels’…
Read MoreParagliding in Srinagar, Tourists, Locals enjoy adventure ride
Amid the stifling heat across the country, tourists now have steered towards the Kashmir valley at a bewitching new paragliding spot, Astanmarg top. With the aim of promoting tourism, the Kashmir department of tourism in association with a private paragliding firm launched adventure paragliding in Srinagar, said the authorities on Sunday. “I did realize my dream of flying like a bird from Astanmarg which overlooks Dal lake, Mahadev peak, Dachigam National Park, and Mughal Gardens and it feels mesmerizing from the top,” said a tourist, Atish Jain. The trainers present…
Read MorePrice Cut: Petrol by 8.69, diesel by 7.05
Petrol price on Sunday was slashed by Rs 8.69 a litre and that of diesel by Rs 7.05 per litre following the government’s decision to cut excise duty on auto fuels, giving relief to consumers battered by high fuel prices that had pushed inflation to a record high. The government had on Saturday announced a record Rs 8 per litre cut in excise duty on petrol and Rs 6 reduction on diesel. The excise duty cut will translate into a reduction of Rs 8.69 a litre on petrol in Delhi…
Read MoreKashmir is now Cash-Mir; Allege visiting tourists
Kashmir valley is witnessing a significant increase in tourist arrivals but at the same time “fraud” is on the rise. Tourists and tourism professionals alike are happy, but with this bumper season comes complaints of overcharging and fraud. People associated with tourism say that the process of nexus has increased which is damaging the image of Kashmiri hospitality. A delegation of Tourists while speaking to KIF alleged that there is a complete nexus between Shikara owners and showrooms who work on commissions and are robbing many tourists. We came across…
Read MoreTo beat the heat, Kashmir Valley emerging first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the India
Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day. The main reason is the weather. The temperatures across North India have crossed 46 degrees while the temperature in Kashmir is hovering around 20 degrees, one of the reasons behind the increase in tourist arrivals. The whole of India is facing heatwave conditions, where temperatures are touching 50 degrees, and this has pushed the tourism industry further in the valley.…
Read MoreKashmir’s dry spell may wash out fruit grower’s hopes of good yield
The dry spell in March and the first week of April has left the Valley’s fruit growers worried as it may affect yield. March, which is usually considered the wettest month of the year, saw very few spells of rain this time The dry spell in March and the first week of April has left the Valley’s fruit growers worried as it may affect yield. March, which is usually considered the wettest month of the year, saw very few spells of rain this time. The summer capital of J&K, Srinagar,…
Read More‘More Beautiful Than Europe’: Indians Flock to Kashmir’s Lakes, Boats
India’s Kashmir region is attracting record tourists after the easing of pandemic restrictions and some improvement in the security situation, bolstering local businesses. Tourist arrivals are set to touch a ten-year high this year after more than 340,000 tourists have come since January, local tour operators and government officials said, despite restrictions on foreign tourists and some recent incidents of violence. Tourism plunged in Kashmir after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration stripped the region of its special status and autonomy in 2019, and later as the COVID-19 pandemic cut domestic…
Read MoreTulip Garden hosts seven day long food festival organised by Tourism department
The Department of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is holding a 7-day traditional and cultural food festival in Srinagar at the Tulip Garden to attract tourists. This festival has been attracting a large number of local and foreign visitors, who are enjoying the taste and flavour of Kashmir. Javaid Ahmad, who has a food stall at the festival, thanked the organisers as he believes the festival will help create employment opportunities. “We are providing our tourists with the flavor of Kashmir and different food items that people often love to…
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