Kashmir
Jinx has finally been broken after a protracted absence as foreign visitors are starting to rekindle their long-standing relationship with their most beloved travel destination—Kashmir. Between January and June 19 of this year, the Valley had more than 15,000 foreign visitors, and by the end of the year, it is anticipated that number would significantly increase.
A top official in the Tourism department wishing not to be named, said “This year, from January to June 19, 15161 foreign tourists have visited the Valley and the figure is all set to go up by the year.” Pertinently, as per official figures available, last year 4028 foreign tourists visited Kashmir from January to June.
The official said that the highly successful G-20 Tourism Working group meeting is likely to be a game changer in the tourism sector of J&K. “The beauty and magnificence coupled with the warmth and hospitality of J&K were portrayed on a global level in the G20 event. This is bound to attract more and more foreign tourists to J&K,” he said.
A houseboat owner in Dal Lake said that he has a group of foreign tourists in his house boat and two more groups are expected to arrive by June 25. “Majority of foreigners arriving in Kashmir are from South-East Asian countries. This is indeed a good sign,” he said.
A group of foreign visitors from Singapore who were living on a houseboat in Dal Lake told media that Kashmir is undoubtedly a lovely place on earth and that they are overjoyed to experience its unspoiled beauty. “We have travelled to many uncharted places and were enthralled by the breathtaking scenery and roaring waterfalls. With a pleasant grin, the group members said, “There is a consolation, tranquilly, and a natural medicine to minds. More visitors from Singapore and Malaysia are expecting to visit Kashmir in the coming months.
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