Tourism department grooms young skiers in Sonamarg, sparks new career dreams
Ganderbal, January 20,2026 The Tourism Department is actively nurturing young skiing talent in Sonamarg, an emerging winter sports and tourism destination, opening new career avenues for local youth and strengthening the region’s tourism potential. Through structured training programmes and professional coaching, young skiers from Sonamarg and nearby areas are being introduced to winter sports at […]
Doodhpathri and Tosamaidan set to shine as top tourist spots with infrastructure upgrades
Srinagar, April 08, 2025 – The picturesque valleys of Doodhpathri and Tosamaidan in Jammu and Kashmir are poised to become premier tourist destinations, thanks to ambitious infrastructure upgrades and comprehensive master plans spearheaded by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department. These hidden treasures, long cherished by locals and intrepid travelers, are now on the cusp […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah graces almond bloom festival-2025 at Badamwari
Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah graced the Almond Bloom Festival-2025 at Badamwari also known as Almond Alcove, in Srinagar’s historic old city, marking the vibrant arrival of spring in Kashmir. The event, organised by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the Floriculture Department, transformed the picturesque garden into a celebration of […]
Sonamarg sees surge in tourist arrivals in 2025, boosted by infrastructure upgrades
Sonamarg, March 17, 2025– The picturesque hill station of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district has witnessed a remarkable increase in tourist arrivals during the first two months of 2025, with over 1.33 lakh visitors flocking to the region. This surge, reported by local authorities, underscores the growing appeal of Sonamarg as a premier […]
Shiv Khori Mela commences in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir
The three-day Shiv Khori mela has begun in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir. For two days the mela festivities will go on and on the third day, the congregation will proceed to Shiv Khori Shrine holy place. Puja will take place of Baba Bhole Nath Shankar. Everyone will benefit from his blessings. The mela has been […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls for sustainable, high-value tourism policy in J&K
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of the Tourism Department and chart the way forward for a more sustainable, visitor-focused approach in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector.The meeting was attended by Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary […]
CS Dulloo inaugurates 3-day Kashmir Marathon Expo’ at Polo View
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: In a run-up to the Marathon event scheduled for 20th of this month, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today inaugurated a 3 day ‘Kashmir Marathon Expo’ organized by the Tourism Department at Polo Ground here.The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; Director Tourism, Kashmir besides other concerned officers.While […]
Training program for women tour operators commences
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: An 11 day Womenpreneurship Training Program for Tour Operators kick-started here today under the auspices of the Tourism Department.The programme held under the supervision of Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yaqoob, aims to empower women by equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive as professional tour operators. The programme is supported by […]
Yasha Mudgal presides public outreach programme at Bhaderwah
BHADERWAH, FEBRUARY 18: Commissioner Secretary, Tourism department, Yasha Mudgal today presided over a public outreach programme at Lal Ded Auditorium of Jammu University’s Bhaderwah Campus here.Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh; CEO Bhaderwah Development Authority, Bal Krishan; officers of district administration, officers of line departments Sarpanchs, Panchs, PRI representatives and large number of people were also […]
Commissioner Secretary Tourism reviews projects under Swadesh Darshan 1.0, PMDP, UT Capex Budget
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 05: Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a meeting to review execution of projects under Swadesh Darshan 1.0, PMDP and UT Capex Budget.The meeting had threadbare discussion on various issues including smooth transfer of records from Tourism department to concerned executive engineers, prioritizing completion of development projects being executed under Swadesh […]