News Topic:J&K Department of Tourism
Religion
Amarnath Yatra: Over 3.5 lakh devotees registered online
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has geared up to welcome the pilgrims for this year’s Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 3 and ending on August 9.
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Travel
J&K shuts 48 of tourist destinations amid security concerns
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have "closed" at least four dozen resorts and tourist destinations across the Valley amid security concerns, officials said on Tuesday.
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Kashmir
Pahalgam attack won’t shake our faith in Kashmir: Tourists
Amidst the shadow of recent tragedy at Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and left several others injured, hope and resilience are still echoing.
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Sports
Srinagar to host Kashmir Marathon on October 20
Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar is slated to host the maiden event of the Kashmir Marathon on October 20 this year.
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J&K
J-K admin forms committees to identify land for 5-star hotels amid tourism surge
The J&K administration has constituted district-level committees to be headed by the concerned deputy commissioners to establish 5-star hotels in the Union Territory.
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Kashmir
Tulip Garden to open for visitors on March 23
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday convened a meeting to review the arrangements at Asia's largest Tulip Garden for visitors.
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Kashmir
Tourism Directorate plans to train 100 female tourist guides
Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir has decided to register more female tourist guides and impart professional training to them to upscale their skills.
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Travel
Kashmir tourism stakeholders concerned over soaring airfares
Several tourism stakeholders have expressed concern over the soaring airfares which they say have dampened the tourist inflow with the arrival of the peak season.
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