Winter carnival in Pahalgam denotes a perfect start to the New Year

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Commissioner Secretary to the government, Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department, SarmadHafeez said that Pahalgam is a wonderful destination and the winter carnival in this placedenotes a perfect start to the New Year.

Hafeez said that winter carnival at Pahalgamis definitely a good omen.

“The beauty, openness, clean air of Pahalgam is a perfect place for the people all over the country to come and visit here. The brightness here itself speaks a lot that how much people are loving the place. There is so much brightness and festivity in Pahalgam which indicates that how welcoming and hospitable the local people are,” Hafeez said.
Hafeez said that the department is hoping for good influx of tourists this year as well.

He further said that Pahalgam is a summer destination but this year winter tourism has started there, which is a good sign and due to this winter tourism,many tourists are visiting Pahalgam.

“The department of tourism took an initiative along with the hoteliers and locals to celebrate the beauty of Pahalgam. The celebration at Pahalgam is a declaration for being one of the most beautiful winter destinations in the world,” Hafeez said.

He also said that this year, J&K government has decided to keep all beautiful destinations open in winter besides Gulmarg.

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