Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir planning to host two more tourist destinations, Yousmarg and Doodhpathri . Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir is planning to host Yousmarg and Doodhpathri in December .
Srinagar (Jamu and Kashmir), December 9, : Based on the success of the tourism boom this season, the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir is planning to host two more tourist destinations, Yousmarg and Doodhpathri, in December, bringing much-needed cheer to the faces of local traders, who are relying on tourism after suffering massive damage during the Covid -19 induced lockdown.For the first time, the department is planning to host Haseeb said that the activities would be carried out at the two tourist destinations in concert with the Youth Services and Sports Department to attract more visitors.In addition, the government is planning to hold similar tourism-related activities in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, two other tourist destinations in the valley.If the other two tourist destinations remain open this season, it would help boost the tourism industry in the valley, with hope that the tourist demand will be the same as in the summer season this year, according to Haseeb.
In the case of inclement weather in Kashmir, tourist can also enjoy discount rates to stay in hotels, according to Mushtaq.Mushtaq said that district administration should also place water, electricity, and snow-clearing equipment on standby to avoid inconvenience to visitors.He said that government should carry out more marketing campaigns in Gulmarg and Pahalgam and other tourist areas in collaboration with the Travel Trade to capitalize on the valley's tourism potential.The hoteliers in Sonamarg are also offering tourists with discounted rates.We are willing to partner and extend our support to the government in order to promote tourism in the valley, he said.