Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Valley Sees Significant Fillip In Tourist Influx in 2024
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Features > Valley Sees Significant Fillip In Tourist Influx in 2024
Features

Valley Sees Significant Fillip In Tourist Influx in 2024

ARIF RASHID
Last updated: January 26, 2025 1:36 am
ARIF RASHID
Published: January 26, 2025
Share
6 Min Read
Jammu and Kashmir, April 03 (ANI): A tourist takes a selfie inside Tulip garden during Tulip festival, at Dal lake in Srinagar on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
SHARE

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley witnessed a significant influx of tourists in the year 2024, particularly as the winter season commenced. Popular destinations such as Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Doodhpathri emerged as major attractions during this winter period.

According to official statistics from the Tourism Development Department, Gulmarg, an international tourist destination situated in North Kashmir, welcomed 1,350,474 visitors throughout 2024.

The data indicates that a total of 1,085,053 domestic tourists and 254,639 local visitors explored Gulmarg. It is noteworthy that the number of domestic tourists significantly surpassed that of local visitors during this year.

Additionally, the statistics revealed that 10,783 foreign tourists visited Gulmarg in 2024. The highest influx of international visitors occurred in February, with 2,018 foreign tourists recorded. Conversely, June saw a decline, with only 251 foreign tourists visiting, marking a notable decrease in international tourist numbers for that month.

Following the commencement of winter in Kashmir Valley, in December 2024, Gulmarg has welcomed a total of 112,491 visitors. This figure comprises 98,838 domestic tourists, 12,220 local visitors, and 1,433 foreign tourists.

In a similar vein, from January 1, 2025, to January 15, 2025, Gulmarg recorded 52,590 tourists, including 47,310 domestic visitors, 4,815 local tourists, and 465 foreign tourists.

However, the famous tourist destination Doodhpathri, located in the Central Kashmir Budgam district, has seen a surge in visitors in 2024, with a total of 1,865,578 tourists visiting the region from January 1 to December 30, 2024. This includes international, domestic, and local visitors.

The figures said the influx of visitors included 1,482 international tourists, 1,182,843 domestic tourists, and 681,255 local visitors. The peak month for international visitors was April 2024, when 210 international tourists visited the area.

The data further highlights a significant increase in the number of domestic tourists compared to local visitors. In 2024, domestic tourists outnumbered locals, with over 1.18 million domestic visitors compared to 681,255 locals.

As winter tourism commenced in the Kashmir Valley, Doodhpathri welcomed a total of 44,821 visitors in December 2024. This figure comprises 40,547 domestic tourists, 4,104 local visitors, and 170 foreign tourists.

Between January 1, 2025, and January 14, Doodhpathri attracted 23,938 tourists, including 86 international visitors.

Sonamarg, situated in the Ganderbal district, has emerged as a prominent tourist destination, attracting a total of 890,874 visitors from January 2024 to December 2024.

According to official statistics, during this period, the destination welcomed 833,939 domestic tourists, 16,554 international tourists, and 40,381 local

As the winter season commenced, Sonamarg experienced a surge in visitors, with 76,166 tourists arriving in December 2024 alone. This figure comprised 73,630 domestic tourists, 1,463 international tourists, and 1,073 locals.

From January 1, 2025, to January 14, 2025, Sonamarg continued to attract visitors, with a total of 18,495 tourists recorded. This included 17,962 domestic tourists, 238 international tourists, and 295 local visitors.

Furthermore, the influx of international tourists to Sonamarg during the year 2024 was notably higher compared to other destinations such as Gulmarg and Doodhpathri. In 2024, Sonamarg received 16,554 international tourists, while Gulmarg attracted 10,783 and Doodhpathri saw 1,482 international visitors during the same timeframe.

Khushi, a tourist hailing from Mumbai, expressed that her visit to the Kashmir Valley marked a significant milestone in her life. She had long heard of Kashmir’s reputation as one of the most beautiful places in the world. After viewing videos on various social media platforms that showcased the valley’s stunning landscapes, she was inspired to plan her trip.

Upon her arrival in the Kashmir Valley, Khushi found the beauty to be an extraordinary experience that transcended words. She expressed a desire to author a book dedicated to the enchanting allure of the region.

During her visit, Khushi explored notable destinations such as Gulmarg, Doodhpathri, Sonamarg, and the city of Srinagar. She emphasized that there are numerous tourist attractions in the Kashmir Valley that warrant exploration.

In addition to the breathtaking scenery, Khushi praised the renowned hospitality of the region. She noted that the people of the Kashmir Valley are exceptionally kind and respectful towards visitors. The unique traditions and culture of the Kashmiri people are both captivating and distinctive. Furthermore, she encouraged tourists to savor the authentic Kashmiri cuisine prepared in local homes, which she found to be far more flavorful than that offered in hotels and restaurants.

An official from the Tourism Department of Kashmir said that the influx of tourists into the Kashmir Valley has remained consistent throughout the year. With the onset of the winter season, there has been a noticeable increase in winter tourism on a daily basis.

“The rising number of visitors to the Kashmir Valley is significant, as a large portion of the local population relies on tourism for their livelihoods during this challenging winter period. Following the recent snowfall, there has been a surge in tourist activity in popular destinations such as Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Doodhpathri, Srinagar, and other attractions, “he said that

The official further said that tourists are increasingly making advance bookings at hotels during this winter season.

Abrogation of Art 370 sparks economic turnaround in J&K
Lashpathari: Sonamarg’s captivating treasure trove
Downtown Legacy Tour: Time to move beyond Nishat and Shalimar
Welcome to Kashmir: Kashmiri director all set to release movie with locals playing lead roles
Technical challenges for Kashmir’s walnut industry

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Key to maintaining stomach & gut health: Limit the consumption of sugar, salt, carbohydrates
Next Article Why Does the World Misunderstand the Pheran?
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

For butchers, Eid-ul-Adha is less about feasting, more about faithful service
Kashmir
June 7, 2025
Rana participates in regional Power Ministers’ conference
Kashmir
June 7, 2025
IUST champions resilient infrastructure education
Kashmir
June 7, 2025
Eid-ul-Adha: Parking crisis hits Srinagar markets, traders report sharp drop in sales
City
June 7, 2025

Recent Posts

  • For butchers, Eid-ul-Adha is less about feasting, more about faithful service
  • Rana participates in regional Power Ministers’ conference
  • IUST champions resilient infrastructure education
  • Eid-ul-Adha: Parking crisis hits Srinagar markets, traders report sharp drop in sales
  • Maha Maheshwaracharya Abhinavagupta Jayanti celebrated by Shree Ram Shaiv Trika Ashram

Recent Comments

  1. Latif khan on Why Kashmir needs Stronger Private Healthcare and Health Insurance
  2. Sameer farooq mir on Qazi Irfan assumes charge as RTO Kashmir
  3. Captain Vikrama on CM Omar Abdullah hails historic feat as three Kashmiri Girls crack IIT-JEE Advanced
  4. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral
  5. sree vishnu movies on Pahalgam attack shatters Kashmir’s film tourism revival

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?