A Blooming Vision: Omar Abdullah’s Pitch to Wedding Planners By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 At the Tulip Show 2025 in Srinagar, an event that drew celebrities, influencers, and travelers from across the globe, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered an emotional message to India’s wedding industry: “Let’s create a new spring—one that blossoms not just in gardens, but in hearts, homes, and hospitality.” This wasn’t just poetry. It was an invitation. A promise. A call to wedding planners, luxury travel curators, and couples seeking something unforgettable: to bring weddings…
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Aru Valley: A hidden gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers
Aru Valley: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Kashmir’s Natural Splendor By: Javid Amin Nestled amidst the majestic mountains and serenaded by a gushing rivulet, Aru Valley has become a magnet for both local and foreign tourists seeking solace in the lap of nature. Located just 12 kilometers from Pahalgam, Aru Valley serves as a gateway to the famed Kolahoi glacier. Renowned for its breathtaking ice-fed streams, pristine lakes, dense pine forests, challenging mountain trails, and awe-inspiring glaciers, Aru Valley has established itself as a trekker’s paradise, with a…
Read MoreJ&K Designates 75 New Tourist Destinations to Enhance Religious Tourism
The Jammu and Kashmir administration said it has earmarked another 75 tourist destinations to enhance religious tourism in the region. This comes after the valley witnessed a record number of tourists- over 1 crore- in the year 2022, as per government data. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Tourism Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke optimistically about the strides made in the region’s tourism sector during the “Jashn-e-Adab—Cultural Karavaan” event. “We are bypassing last year’s tourist influx this year by leaps and bounds,” Shah emphasized, shedding light on the flourishing state of…
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