Tag: Tourism

Indian govt holds mega tourism event in J&K’s Srinagar from April 11 to 13
11Apr By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Business, World

Indian govt holds mega tourism event in J&K’s Srinagar from April 11 to 13

The Ministry of Tourism under the aegis of the government of India has organized a mega tourism promotion event in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar from April 11 to 13. Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel addressed the delegates at the inauguration of the event titled "Tapping the Potential of Kashmir: Another Day in Paradise". The objective of the event is to showcase the various tourism products of Jammu and Kashmir and promote it as the destination for leisure, adventure, Eco, Wedding, films and MICE Tourism. Several interesting programmes, discussion sessions, technical tours, exhibitions, interactions will form the part of the event including a technical visit to the Tulip Gar
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Kashmir tourism Director flags off trekking group to Gulmarg to encourage tourism
14Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

Kashmir tourism Director flags off trekking group to Gulmarg to encourage tourism

As economies across the world gradually begin to open, in Indian Kashmir valley, Tourism Director Nisar Ahmad Wani flagged off a group of trekkers to Gulmarg from Srinagar to encourage tourism in the valley.The trekking at Gulmarg is being organised by Ghani Gliders Sports Club and Jammu and Kashmir Hussaini Sports Club, and sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism.Wani said they have started many activities in Kashmir to send a message across the country that Kashmir is open for travellers and the administration has put all COVID-19 safety measures in place.MD of Ghani Gliders Sports Club, Tariq Rashid Ghani was also present on the occasion. He said local tourism is important to boost the confidence of the domestic travellers to visit Kashmir.“If we encourage local tourism, it will send a m
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Visitors flock to J&K’s Bangus Valley to beat COVID blues
23Aug By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

Visitors flock to J&K’s Bangus Valley to beat COVID blues

Jammu and Kashmir’s Bangus valley has become the favourite getaway for people who have been feeling down being under lockdown for months due to surging coronavirus cases in the country.Surrounded by Shamsbery ranges and Leepa valley, Bangus valley is a unique ecological combination comprising a mountain biome, which includes grassland biome with flora at lower altitudes and coniferous forests."Since the lockdown, this place has seen a rush in visitors. People don't want to be in the city because the number of COVID-19 cases is rising and it is far away from nature. Here, the air is fresh and cool, the water is sweet and we are free of the Coronavirus," Hafiz Manzoor, a frequent traveller to Bangus Valley said.The valley, often known as the hidden paradise amongst locals, lies at an altitud
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