South African visitors captivated by Kashmir’s beauty, peace and hospitality in Gulmarg
Gulmarg, October 2, 2026– Visitors from South Africa have returned from Gulmarg with warm memories of Kashmir, praising the Valley’s natural beauty, sense of peace and the hospitality of its people. Their wish to visit again, observers say, speaks louder than any promotional campaign. Gulmarg, whose name means “meadow of flowers”, has long been among […]
Tourists Praise Kashmir’s Scenic Beauty, Pleasant Weather and Hospitality
Kashmir continues to attract visitors with its scenic landscapes, pleasant weather and welcoming atmosphere. Tourists visiting the region shared positive experiences, highlighting the beauty of the mountains, roads and destinations they explored during their journey. Visitors said the mountain views along the roads were particularly impressive, with the changing landscapes offering memorable sights throughout the […]
Tourists Praise Kashmir’s Beauty, Warm Hospitality and Peaceful Experience
Kashmir continues to attract visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, pleasant surroundings and warm hospitality. A group of tourists recently visited the Valley on a four-day tour, sharing their positive experiences and encouraging others to explore the region. One of the visitors said that although many members of their group have professional connections with Kashmir, they […]
Wular Lake set for tourism makeover as Bandipora residents welcome government push
Bandipora, September 27,2026-For decades, Wular Lake has sat quietly in the shadow of Kashmir’s more celebrated water bodies, its vast waters admired by locals but rarely explored by the tourists who flock to Srinagar’s Dal Lake each year. That may be about to change. News of sanctioned government funding for viewpoints, a Water Sports Centre, […]
Sopore Trekker Shahzad Ahmad completes remarkable 13-Year journey across 100+ Alpine Lakes in J&K and Ladakh
Sopore, September 22,2026- In a remarkable testament to perseverance and passion for the mountains, Shahzad Ahmad, a trekker from Sopore, has completed a 13-year journey exploring more than 100 alpine lakes scattered across the rugged terrain of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. His extraordinary feat, spanning over a decade of relentless trekking, has taken him from […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates first-ever International Film Festival of J&K at SKICC, Srinagar
Srinagar, September 7, 2026– Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a historic moment for the Union Territory’s cultural and creative landscape. The four-day festival, running from September 7 to 10, […]
NH-44: The lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India
Srinagar, September 1,2026- National Highway 44 (NH-44) continues to serve as the lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, with improvements to the highway network increasingly being viewed as a catalyst for economic transformation across the Valley, embodying what many describe as the spirit of “Naya Kashmir, Badalta Kashmir” — a new and changing Kashmir. […]
Direct train service between Budgam and Katra resumes after 59-day gap
Kashmir, August 29,2026- Direct train service between Budgam in central Kashmir and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra resumed after a 59-day gap, restoring an important rail link between the Kashmir Valley and the base town of the Vaishno Devi shrine. Restoring a Vital Connection The Budgam–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train, operated under train […]
Tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 24, 2026- Dal Lake Srinagar witnessed a steady flow of tourists on Monday as visitors enjoyed leisurely shikara rides across the picturesque waters, taking in the scenic beauty of the Kashmir Valley. Tourists were seen enjoying leisurely shikara rides on the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar on Monday, in what remains one of […]
Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag: Boosting tourism and artisan trust
Kashmir, August 24,2026- Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag certification is giving international tourists greater confidence to buy authentic Kani and Pashmina shawls directly from local artisans, boosting both the Valley’s heritage economy and its tourism appeal Kashmir’s centuries-old Kani and Pashmina shawls are witnessing renewed global attention, with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag emerging as a key factor giving […]