News Topic:Tourism

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole Monday said that the administration in Kashmir is busy in thorough consultations with the stakeholders and experts to frame Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for resuming public transport and re-opening tourist places in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir government is mulling to re-open tourist spots and gardens across Union Territory soon as hectic deliberations are on to frame Standard Operating Procedure (SoPs) for smooth entry of people.

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed Khan, Saturday said that government is in the process of formulating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for revival of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

In wake of the deadly Coronavirus epidemic, the government on Tuesday evening decided to ban the entry of foreign tourists in Kashmir.

In view of the COVID-19 fear, the Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday appealed the government to focus on screening travellers at airports and railway stations.

J&K’s tourism industry is about to collapse as there are zero advance bookings so far which has prompted the tour operators to demand restoration of internet.

Withdrawal of additional forces from Kashmir has come to a grinding halt in the wake of strong rumours about the fast deteriorating health of Syed Ali Geelani.

At a time when Kashmir craves to seek tourist arrival, Asia’s largest Tulip garden overlooking the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar is all set to have 13 lakh tulips.