Early snowfall in Sonamarg sparks hopes for a booming winter tourism season, attracting visitors, boosting local livelihoods, and influencing global travel patterns in Kashmir.

The first snowfall of the season in Sonamarg, a stunning resort town nestled in the Kashmir Valley, has sparked renewed optimism among locals and tourism professionals alike.

Jammu & Kashmir’s 2025 Amarnath Yatra is set to revive tourism post-Pahalgam attack, with strong pilgrim turnout, enhanced security, improved infrastructure, and positive economic impacts.

Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir faces a sudden tourism shutdown due to a government-issued travel advisory, impacting local businesses and travelers alike.

Sonamarg and Manasbal, two of central Kashmir’s most iconic tourist destinations located in the Ganderbal district, have witnessed a dramatic shift in recent weeks.

Once revered as the “Switzerland of the East,” Kashmir is now facing one of its worst tourism crises in decades. The region, known for its snow-capped mountains, tulip gardens, and alpine meadows, was violently disrupted on April 22, 2025, when …

Kashmir, long known as the crown jewel of the Himalayas, is experiencing a powerful reawakening this spring.

In a remarkable boost for winter tourism in the Indian Himalayas, Sonamarg — a scenic hill station located in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir — has seen an unprecedented rise in tourist arrivals during the early months of 2025. …

Jammu & Kashmir’s 2025-26 budget allocates INR 390 crore for tourism, focusing on sustainable growth, adventure tourism, and infrastructure, reshaping the region’s tourism landscape.

Kashmir receives fresh snowfall in tourist resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, raising hopes for the region’s tourism and agriculture sectors. Weather forecasts predict more precipitation soon.