Omar Abdullah celebrates tribal culture at Gurez Festival, launches river rafting
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the National Tribal Festival-2025 in the serene Gurez Valley, a two-day event celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India’s tribal communities, particularly the Dard-Shina people. The festival, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 6, showcased captivating performances by tribal groups from across the country, reinforcing unity and mutual respect. Abdullah also flagged off commercial river […]
Why Gurez Outshines Switzerland
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Gurez Valley, at 8,000 feet in Bandipora district, captivates with its untouched landscapes, often compared to Switzerland but with a distinct Kashmiri charm. The Kishanganga River, with its turquoise waters, flows through lush meadows and dense Kail and pine forests, framed by towering peaks like the iconic Habba Khatoon Peak, […]