How is tourism in Kashmir now?
Official data reveals that 6.6 lakh tourists visited Kashmir last year, bringing the hotel industry back to life after it remained shut in the wake of abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, followed by the pandemic. The tourist footfall for 2020 was a mere 41,000.
Is it OK to visit Kashmir now?
Tourists are absolutely safe in Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the states where there is zero crime record against tourists.
Is Srinagar safe for tourists?
We don’t find any issues in Srinagar, Gulmarg or Sonamarg . It’s very safe. There are few pockets where you will find unrest but you can find Army and CRPF every where . Even the stone pelters or Terrorists in Kashmir doesn’t want to harm tourists .
Is tourism increasing in Kashmir?
According to data available with the J&K tourism department, over 3.5 lakh tourists have visited Kashmir in the last three months. This number is expected to go up in the coming months. As many as 6.6 lakh tourists from across the country visited the Valley in 2021, a considerable increase from 41,000 in 2020.
How many tourist visit in Kashmir 2022?
Tourism director G N Itoo stated that Kashmir was visited by 1,79,970 tourists in the month of March 2022, which is a record in the past 10 years. “This is a record number and we are expecting further…
Is RT PCR test required for Kashmir?
All Passengers arriving shall be 100% tested for COVID 19 antigen using the RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test or any other prescribed method free of Cost. Fulfill quarantine requirements.
Is gulmarg open for tourists now?
The budget class, that is 70 to 80 per cent of total tourist arrivals of Kashmir, was badly hit by coronavirus waves. But now, all the hotels in Gulmarg are occupied since November 2021 and bookings are likely to continue till the end of March 2022.
Are tourist spots open in Kashmir?
The bordering areas in North Kashmir have now been thrown open to the public. Areas like Keran, Gurez, Tangdhar, Machil, and Bangus are the new tourist destinations, which have been added to the list by the tourism department.
How many tourists visited Kashmir in November and October this year?
Dr GN Itoo, Director, Tourism Kashmir, told a leading news agency almost 1,27,000 tourists visited in November and almost 93,000 tourists visited in October and that it is the first time in the past seven years that Kashmir recorded such large numbers of tourists in these two months.
How many roadshows were organised by the Kashmir government?
Some 21 roadshows within the country were organised by the Kashmir government. After the second wave, all the members of the tour and travel fraternity were vaccinated as soon as possible in the valley, which boosted the confidence of tourists.
How did Kashmir celebrate International Mountain Day this year?
International Mountain Day (December 11), Christmas and New Year were celebrated with much enthusiasm in Kashmir. Carnivals were planned on Christmas and New Year which also helped attract tourists to the valley.