Regardless of dry spell, Vacationer footfall in January at Pahalgam greater than final 12 months

Regardless of the extended dry spell in Kashmir, Pahalgam, the famend vacationer vacation spot in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, has witnessed a footfall of round 50 thousand vacationers within the ongoing month.

Chief Govt Officer (CEO), Pahalgam Improvement Authority, Tariq Ahmad Naik knowledgeable the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO) that whereas the prolonged dry spell has impacted tourism, the vacation spot continues to draw guests.

He mentioned efforts have been underway to place Pahalgam as a full-fledged winter vacation spot this 12 months, however the absence of snow has affected these plans. “Vacationers have been visiting, however the stream might need been extra with snow,” he mentioned

Regardless of the challenges, Naik mentioned they continue to be hopeful. He mentioned round 50,000 vacationers have visited right here this month, which is relatively higher.

“Some bookings have been cancelled as some vacationers come particularly for snow. We hope there might be snow within the coming days, and we’re prepared for actions that can entice an increasing number of vacationers,” he added—(KNO)