#DiscoverKashmir Archives

Record-Breaking Year: Kashmir Welcomes 16% More International Visitors

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Editor

Discover the Valley That Captivates the World By: Javid Amin Srinagar, Jan 24 – A land where snow-draped mountains kiss azure skies, where shimmering lakes reflect serene landscapes, and where every corner whispers tales of cultural richness — Kashmir is no longer just a dream destination for domestic travellers but a rising star on the global tourism map. Recent statistics reveal that the Kashmir Valley has become an unmissable bucket-list destination for travellers worldwide. With 43,654 international tourists visiting the valley in 2024 (a record-breaking 16% increase from the previous…

Budget-Friendly Luxury: Vande Bharat Express Opens New Doors to Kashmir

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Editor

An Affordability Revolution for Kashmir’s Travel Economy By: Javid Amin January 2025 marks a groundbreaking chapter in Kashmir’s travel story with the much-anticipated launch of the Vande Bharat Express, India’s flagship semi-high-speed rail project. The train promises to transform the travel experience to and from the Valley, offering not just speed but unparalleled comfort and affordability. As this modern marvel takes its first journey, connecting New Delhi to Srinagar in just 13 hours, it sets the stage for a new era of connectivity, affordability, and economic growth for the region.…

Snow-blanketed Paradise: Sinthan Top Draws Throngs of Tourists

January 18, 2024 Editor

As Kashmir is going through one of its worst dry phases, snow has melted at most places, which usually remained covered under a thick blanket of snow for this time of the year An otherwise off-beat destination, Sinthan Top, a snow-clad mountain peak situated at 12,500 feet, is attracting tourists in hordes as local travel agents redirect the visitors to the spot to experience some snow There is no snow elsewhere in Kashmir in the month of January, but my heart filled with joy when I reached Sinthan Top. —Aslam…

Move Over, Matterhorn! Surpasses Switzerland, Kashmir Claims the Crown as Top Googled Travel Gem in 2023

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Soars Above the Alps: Google Search Data Reveals Valley’s Rise as a Global Travel Dream By: Javid Amin Move over, Matterhorn, there’s a new peak shimmering on the horizon of global wanderlust. In a stunning shift, Kashmir, the valley cradled in the majestic embrace of the Himalayas, has surged to become the most Googled travel destination of 2023, dethroning the iconic Swiss Alps. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a seismic tremor in the travel landscape, a testament to the captivating allure of a land where snow-kissed peaks whisper…