Tosamaidan: An Introduction
Within the enchanting expanse of Tosamaidan, a minimum of 8-10 days is a requisite to immerse oneself fully in the myriad landscapes it offers....
Guests First
As rising levels in Dal lake made houseboats uncomfortable for the tourists, there was panic. It was felt in the official circles which prioritized...
Quarantine Hotels
Without tourists since August 5, 2019, Kashmir hoteliers opened doors to shelter the Covid-19 suspects for mandatory quarantine. Initially, most of them were unhappy...
Ambaran, Akhnoor: An Introduction
On the right bank of the Chenab River near Akhnoor is Ambaran, a Buddhist monastic complex. Batool Andrabi chronicles the development of the sites...
More Stars for Kashmir
A five-star hotel conceived by Sheikh Abdullah and businessman Khawaja Saif-ud-din Baba took more than thirty years to complete. With a management contract with...
A trip to Kousarnag
By Danish Ahmad
Kousarnag- located roughly 141 miles from Srinagar, is considered one of the attractive sites. Every year, thousands of trekkers make the grueling...
Yatra 2022
After a hiatus of more than two seasons, the Amarnath Yatra has started. With the administration anticipating the highest number to visit the cave...
Inducing Fear
The tourism department of J&K has set a wrong precedent by erecting billboards with messages which portray locals in a bad light. People involved...
Adil The Alpinist
Mountaineering is a celebrated sport globally. In Kashmir, it has been popular with a section of enthusiasts, one of whom died climbing down from...
Travelling to Teetwal
Made famous by a Manto's short story and later literally living it for a long time, Teetwal in Tanghdar is a changed frontier now....
‘Get Well Soon’
Amid the debate over cockroaches crawling out of the biryani in Srinagar, R S Gull argues that one of the key factors for a...
Gulmarg: An Introduction
Setting legends aside, after British visitors discovered Gulmarg as a leisure spot in Kashmir during the late nineteenth century, it evolved into a year-round...
Kashmir’s Global Nomadic Couple
Defying norms, a Kashmiri couple puts in a lot of effort at their workplaces. Once they find a few days of holiday, they visit...
Speed-breakers not allowed
Water skiing, surfing and adventure sports are gaining popularity and with the tourist inflow expected to rise, the business is in for some sunny...
Foot Falls
As bad TV used abusive lung power to defame Kashmir, it impacted a promising tourist season. With hotels running empty and luxury transport grounded,...
