Tourism

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...

When Amarnath pilgrims from different cultures, economic backgrounds and languages ride a horse in Chandanwari or hire a Palki to the cave, they stay...

As thousands of people enjoy the colourful Tulips bloom in millions amid high-cost celebrations, the din prevents garden managers from listening to the plight...

Despite being one of the major tourist attractions, Yousmarg lacks even basic amenities. The electricity and water supply is erratic. There are no bins...

As Hilal Ahmad went visiting a Leepa Valley shrine wrested from Pakistan in 1971, he found two specific regiments of rival armies facing each...

Having its charm of untamed, raw beauty, Doodpathri, a 2-hour drive from Srinagar, has pristine surroundings that create a sense of wilderness, adventure and...

The introduction of Snow Cabs taxi service has become an eyesore for conventional taxi operators in Srinagar. Started by three young Kashmiri entrepreneurs, the...

Seen as an indicator of peace and normalcy, tourism sector may face an acute shortage of infrastructure in future. Despite rising concerns, there is...

In a situation dominated by a historic dip in tourist footfalls in Kashmir and Gau Rakhshaks managing mixed population areas in mainland India, when...

With hotels and guest houses jam-packed, hundreds of people are making easy money by renting their residential houses to tourists, Nissar Khan reports. The residential...

Though the state high court has kept in view the sensitive environment of Jammu and Kashmir while ordering to seal hundreds of hotels across...

Away from the Srinagar’s politics a small tourist spot in Pahalgham is heaven for Israeli tourists. They spend their days watching ‘birds’. Suhail A...

Heyjin village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district is a visual treat. With breathtaking landscapes and charming meadows, the village doesn’t bear any impressions of...

With winters extending up to May, Indian budget tourists find Kashmir a perfect getaway from scorching heat of the plains. But the skyrocketing airfare...

A heavy influx of tourists has exposed the shortage of hotel rooms in the valley, but trade insiders say that the problem could be...