Srinagar, Sept 27: In a promising development for Kashmir’s tourism sector, Dr. Deeba Khalid, Deputy Director of Tourism reiterated the government’s dedicated efforts to enhance offbeat destinations.
She revealed that substantial progress is being made to improve road connectivity and mobile network facilities in these hidden gems, she said this on the occasion of world international Tourism Day.
Dr. Deeba highlighted that several offbeat destinations have already been connected with accessible roads and mobile network access, and this trend is set to expand significantly in the near future.
This initiative aims to open up remote locations to travellers seeking unique experiences while ensuring they stay connected.
With the recent G-20 summit attracting an influx of tourists to the picturesque Kashmir valley, expectations are running high for an exceptional autumn season. Dr. Deeba emphasized that Kashmir is an all-weather destination, and autumn stands out as one of the finest times to visit, coinciding with the onset of the birding season.
One particularly encouraging aspect is the surge in international tourism this year, indicating Kashmir’s growing popularity on the global stage. Dr. Khalid expressed optimism that this trend will continue to rise in the coming days, further boosting the region’s tourism industry.
Kashmir’s offbeat destinations, once hidden treasures, are poised for a bright future, offering travelers unique experiences, natural beauty, and enhanced accessibility. With improved infrastructure and a growing international appeal, Kashmir continues to shine as a must-visit destination for all seasons.
Seminar on green tourism held
The Directorate of Tourism Kashmir celebrated the World Tourism Day here today with a lot of activities marking the occasion.
In this connection a seminar on Green Initiatives in Tourism was organized at Tourist Reception Centre Srinagar in which participant stakeholders threw light on the subject and underscored the need for maintaining the ecology and environment while boosting tourism. The speakers stressed on adopting innovations and methods by which the carbon footprints are reduced and tourists are provided varied experiences through eco friendly initiatives.
Addressing the seminar, Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yaqoob appealed the stakeholders to promote the green initiatives in tourism so that while promoting the sector the ecology and environment of the place is also maintained and enhanced.
Prominent tourism stakeholders were felicitated on the occasion.
The Directorate of Tourism also conducted cleanliness drives in Srinagar at Dargah Hazratbal and Shankracharya temple in which besides Director Tourism Kashmir officers, officials and stakeholders participated.
Similar cleanliness drives were conducted at Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Manasbal, Ahrabal, Sonamarg, Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag, Baramulla, Kupwara and other tourist destinations across the Valley.
At Gulmarg, the Director Tourism Kashmir led the sanitation drive in which officials and stakeholders participated.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director Tourism appealed for making Gulmarg clean and green so that tourists coming to the place get the desired experiences. A similar cleanliness drive was conducted at Kongdoori by the J&K Cable Car Corporation.
Similar cleanliness drives were conducted by the Department at all these destinations in which the Resort Officers and stakeholders took pledge to keep the destination clean and green.
