Kashmir Ahead

Winter tourism in Pahalgam soars with Betaab valley snow festival

Pahalgam, February 12,2026 — Betaab Valley came alive with excitement as the #Jashn-e-Betaab Valley Snow Festival was celebrated to promote winter tourism in the region. The festival featured a wide range of snow-based activities, attracting tourists, locals, and adventure enthusiasts from across the country. Organized by PDA Tourism in collaboration with local partners, the event […]

India’s first International Vaishno Devi Museum coming up in Katra

Katra,December 28,2025 — Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced that India’s first International Museum dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi will be constructed in Katra, marking a major step towards preserving and showcasing the region’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy. The proposed museum will serve as a comprehensive centre highlighting the […]

DC Akshay Labroo reviews heritage restoration

Srinagar, July 17, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, visited two of Srinagar’s most revered heritage sites — Khankah Naqshband Sahib (RA) in Nowhatta and Ali Masjid in Eidgah — to assess preparations for the upcoming restoration works scheduled to begin this month. Khankah Naqshband Sahib, a historic shrine built in 1613, holds immense […]

Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat showcases UT tourism potential in Srinagar

Srinagar, July 8, 2025: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, expressed his enthusiasm after addressing the concluding session of the two-day National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The minister emphasized the immense tourism potential of India’s Union Territories (UTs), from Ladakh to Lakshadweep, describing […]

Tourism in Kashmir sees record growth, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, July 8, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, addressing the National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, emphasized the unprecedented revival of Kashmir’s tourism sector over the past five years, aligning with India’s broader tourism growth. Joined by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Sinha spoke […]

J&K must regain its top tourism spot: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, June 27, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for a united effort to restore the Union Territory’s status as India’s premier tourist destination, emphasizing that it is a collective responsibility of the government and tourism stakeholders to ensure its resurgence and sustainability. Speaking at the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Tourism […]

Jammu & Kashmir heritage sites revived: Restoration brings temples and shrines to life

Kashmir, March 30, 2025 – The rich tapestry of Jammu and Kashmir’s past is being meticulously preserved as restoration efforts gain momentum across the Union Territory, revitalising heritage sites that narrate centuries-old stories. From the iconic temples of Jammu to the historic shrines of Kashmir, these cultural landmarks are being brought back to life, reflecting […]

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