Thursday, July 4, 2024 Kashmir’s tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable surge in the first half of 2024, with tourist arrivals up by 30% compared to the same period last year. Popular destinations like Dal Lake, Mughal gardens, and Gulmarg, along with picturesque Pahalgam, are drawing increasing numbers of visitors. This article explores the factors behind this travel boom, recent statistics, and the broader impact on the region’s economy Kashmir recorded a tourist footfall of 15.
65 lakh in the first half of 2024, a significant increase from 13 lakh during the same period last year. The uptick in tourism is not only a testament to the region’s enduring appeal but also a result of improved security and strategic promotional efforts by the authorities. “We have roughly received 16 lakh tourists this year till June 30, compared to 13 lakh last year,” said Kashmir tourism director Raja Yaqoob Farooq .
The number of foreign tourists also saw a rise, reaching around 26,000 from 14,000 last year. Key attractions like Dal Lake, the tulip garden, and Mughal gardens in Srinagar continue to be major draws. Additionally, the resorts of Gulmarg in north Kashmir and the scenic beauty of Pahalgam in south Kashmir are attracting significant attention.
Places like Dal Lake are renowned for their traditional wooden boats, known as shikaras, which offer a unique way to explore the lake. The Mughal gardens, with their meticulously designed layouts and historical significance, pr.
