Kashmir Ahead

4th Snow Skiing Course ends at IISM Gulmarg

Gulmarg, February 28,2026- The 4th Snow Skiing Course concluded successfully at the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM), Gulmarg, marking a significant step toward promoting winter sports and adventure tourism in the region. A total of 100 youth from different parts of India participated in the course, undergoing intensive training in snow skiing techniques, […]

Khelo India 2026 brings cheer to Jammu & Kashmir, tourism in the valley gets a major boost

Gulmarg, February 26,2026- The hosting of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in the picturesque ski resort of Gulmarg has infused fresh energy into Jammu and Kashmir, with tourism and local businesses witnessing renewed momentum. The mega winter sporting event has not only strengthened India’s winter sports ecosystem but also positioned the Valley as a […]

Khelo India returns to Gulmarg for Winter Sports extravaganza

Gulmarg, February 13,2026-The second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games is set to commence in the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg from February 23, 2026. The event aims to promote winter sports among young athletes and strengthen youth sports development across the country. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with the […]

Athletes from across India participate in skiing & snowboarding training at Gulmarg

Gulmarg , February 3,2026- Athletes from various parts of the country are taking part in advanced skiing and snowboarding training programmes at the world-famous Gulmarg slopes under the Jawahar Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering (JISM), highlighting Jammu and Kashmir’s growing stature as India’s premier winter sports destination. The training programmes, conducted amid ideal snow conditions, […]

Faheem Masood Shah’s medal haul lifts Kashmir winter sports

Srinagar, Feburary 2,2026-Winning two gold medals and two silver medals at the National Icestock Championship, athlete Faheem Masood Shah has marked a major milestone in his sporting career and signalled a significant turning point for winter sports in Kashmir. Faheem’s outstanding performance at the national-level event has brought pride to the region and highlighted the […]

Gulmarg Ski training earns praise as J&K pushes winter sports development

Kashmir, January 7,2026-Participants of the 14-day Integrated Ski Training Course held at Gulmarg have expressed happiness and appreciation for the Tourism Department and the Jammu & Kashmir administration for their sustained efforts in promoting winter sports and nurturing young talent in the region. The trainees said the programme provided them with professional exposure, technical skills, […]

Government plans to introduce Winter Sports and Festivals in Sonamarg on Gulmarg model

Srinagar, October 28,2025: In a major tourism development initiative, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is planning to introduce winter sports and cultural festivals in Sonamarg, replicating the successful Gulmarg model to promote adventure tourism and extend the tourist season in the region. According to officials from the Tourism Department, the plan aims to transform Sonamarg […]

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