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IRCTC charts out ‘Mesmerizing Kashmir’ package

October 29, 2015 Editor

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has drawn up an itinerary for travellers based in Mumbai to visit landmarks of Jammu & Kashmir, including the Vaishnodevi shrine and Gulmarg. The 10-night/11-day ‘Mesmerizing Kashmir’ package is scheduled for November 14, and the tariff starts from INR 22,839 onwards, stated a release. The tour would start from Bandra station and will take patrons to Jammu, Katra, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, covering most of the tourist places in the state. The package tariff is INR 34,608/- per person on a…

Australian delegation on appraisal trip to Kashmir

October 28, 2015 Editor

Need to take tangible steps for removing adverse travel advisories: CM A high-profile Australian delegation is currently visiting Jammu and Kashmir for first-hand appraisal about the situation in the State to help Australian government decide over revoking travel advisory to the conflict-hit region. Advisor to the J&K chief minister, Amitabh Mattoo, said the delegation will collect vital feedback which will help the Australian government rethink on its advisory against travelling to J&K. “The purpose of the exposure visit is to make the delegation take firsthand appraisal about J&K as a…

5 things to put on your shopping list in Kashmir

October 27, 2015 Editor

Kashmir’s handicrafts are famous around the world, as are its dry fruits. There’s lots of interesting little bric-a-brac to pick up while you’re browsing the streets, but here’re a few things that the city is famous for. We tell you what’s really worth spending on. 1 .Dry fruit and spices Kashmir is known for its spices and quality dry fruit. Shop for different varieties of walnuts including burzil walnuts, kagzi walnuts and wont walnuts which are available in abundance. 2 .Antique silver jewellery If you enjoy rummaging through large quantities…

Mobile Services in J&K hit for an hour due to Quake

October 27, 2015 Editor

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today said its mobile services remained slightly congested in Jammu and Kashmir circle for one hour due to earthquake. “An earthquake of intensity 7.7 hit many parts of India in the afternoon of October 26. Subsequently a review of BSNL services in earthquake hit area was done,” the company said in a statement. “Mobile services remained slightly congested in J&K circle for one hour. Otherwise all BSNL services (land line and mobile) are running smoothly and all BSNL establishments including towers…

Positives about Kashmir valley need to be highlighted: Tourism expert

October 27, 2015 Editor

Kashmir has been synonymous with tourism. The rise in the tourist footfall in the past 25 years has been attributed to an improvement in the situation in the backdrop of armed violence. However, occasional incidents like the summer unrest of 2009 and 2010, Assembly or parliamentary elections or the last year’s floods have hampered the domestic tourist flow. Kashmir has already achieved an annual mark of over 1.3 million tourists since the situation started showing a gradual improvement in the past one decade. Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, banking upon…

Develop Kashmir as ‘must-see-many-times’ destination

October 22, 2015 Editor

To promote tourism and woo travelers back to Valley after 2014 September floods hit tourist influx to Kashmir badly, President Associated Chamber of Commerce & Industries-Kashmir and founder member Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance Zahoor Tramboo suggests hiring leading PR companies. In a recently held Annual General Meeting, Tramboo presented a key note address wherein he urged government to develop Kashmir as must-see-many-times destination. Excerpts Many of us started with small businesses of tourism, operating in highly competitive domestic markets. We have faced difficult times along the way: going through…

Kashmir Inc invites Canada to invest in JK power sector

October 21, 2015 Editor

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries today urged the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner to help Jammu and Kashmir tap 20,000 MWs power potential. A delegation of KCCI led by its vice president, Gowhar Maqbool met Deputy High Commissioner, Canada, Jess Dutton and his team here and discussed various issues. “Canada being the third largest hydroelectricity producer in the world (after China and Brazil) can help us tap potential of 20,000 MWs out of which only 2500 MWs have been harnessed,” a chamber handout said. It said Canada can help Kashmir…

Over 2.37 lakh visit Vaishno Devi shrine during last 8 days

October 21, 2015 Editor

As many as 2,37,825 pilgrims visited Katra to pay obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during the ongoing Navratras. As per the yatra registration counter (YRC), Katra, about 17,400 pilgrims paid obeisance at the revered shrine on the eight day of the festival while 25,806 yatris performed darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi on the seventh day of the festival. The Reasi district administration in collaboration with the Tourism Department and the Shri Mata Devi Shrine Borad (SMDSB) has put in place all necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of…

Thai envoy calls on Mufti, discusses tourism

October 20, 2015 Editor

Thailand’s Ambassador to India Chalit Manityakul today called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed here and discussed several issues, including those related to increase in footfall of tourists from the country to the state. “During their meeting, Sayeed discussed with the Ambassador several issues of mutual interest, especially those related to increase in footfall of tourists to Kashmir from Thailand,” an official spokesman said. He said Manityakul informed Sayeed about Thailand’s booming travel industry, which is expected to touch 29 million overseas visitors this year. He offered…

Promote J&K for religious tourism: Secy tourism

October 19, 2015 Editor

JKTA holds 12 AGM Emphasizing on promoting potential of the religious tourism in the State, Secretary Tourism Farooq Shah Saturday urged tour operators and hoteliers to sell J&K as a single unit. He also advised them to work under one banner and not to form too many associations. Speaking at the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance (JKTA) Shah said Kashmir alone can attract at least one crore Muslims from India if Valley’s famous shines and Mosques are promoted. “J&K has famous temples, mosques, shrines…