What You Can You Bring Home from Kashmir Vacation – Kashmir Tourism

  The serene, slightly rippling water, quiet shikaras floating, scent of flowers in the breeze, the occasional laughter of honeymooning couples in the distance coming from the wooden houseboats, and the tranquilizing view of the Himalayan ranges – Dal Lake is gorgeous, romantic, and one of the most sought-after and spell-binding places to visit in Kashmir. In fact, it is an icon of the Jammu and Kashmir tourism industry.  Why Visit Dal Lake? Dal lake, known as the Jewel of Srinagar, spreads across 18 square kilometers and is a part of a 26 square kilometer natural wetland. It has five basins and several streams and channels interlinked to each other. Dal lake is surrounded by snow-peaked mountains on three sides and beautiful flower gardens and apple orchards along its shore, undoubtedly making it the most gorgeous lake in India. Houseboats, floating gardens, and shikaras contribute to the exquisiteness of Dal Lake. They provide the unforgettable experience Srinagar and Dal ...

  The Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority is headless since January this year but the Government has not initiated any step to appoint new Chairperson. Moreover, one of the two Members is too resigning as a result of which the functioning of Authority vested with the responsibility of regulating water resources will suffer immensely. Former Chairman of Central Water Commission G S Jha was appointed Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority on October 22, 2020 by the Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 139 of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2020. Similarly, in the month of April 2021, the Government appointed A Paramesham, Chairman Krishna River Management Board and Kishore Chandra Naik, former Chairman, Central Ground Water Board were appointed as Members of the Authority. “Though G S Jha completed his tenure on attaining the age of 65 years in the month of January this year ...

  There’s more to Kashmir tourism than Leh, Ladakh, and Kargil. Such as Sonamarg, the beautiful tiny town set on the banks of the Sindh River. Also known for its golden meadows, sun-kissed glaciers, and quaint village, Sonamarg is a beautiful spot that couples, families, and adventure junkies can enjoy alike.  As a tourist, you can explore the valley through trekking and mountaineering, go white-river rafting, enjoy trout fishing, or take in the town’s natural beauty and its significant ancient architecture.  Why is Sonamarg a Must-Visit? There are a lot of sights to see and things to do in Sonamarg, and if you plan it right, you can make your trip a perfect combination of leisure and adventure. Sonamarg is a pleasant place throughout the year, with different types of Alpine flower beds blooming across the trekking trails. During Spring, the blooms of yellow crocuses make the entire valley look like molten gold. It is a sight that will forever stay in your mind-rent free...

 The water supply in entire Jammu region may remain affected on May 28, 29 as all the employees and other workers of PHE/ Jal Shakti Department have declared two days strike. Addressing a joint press conference here today senior members of PHE Employees United Front including, KC Dubey, Naresh Kumar, Davinder Singh, Balbadar Sharma and Rajesh Jamwal said that PHE daily wagers have declared strike on May 28 and 29, 2022 in support of their long pending demands. Since UT administration is adopting delaying tactics in solving their issues, therefore, United Front has decided to extend full support to the proposed strike of daily wagers, tactically and morally. They appealed to all the permanent employees to join hands and come out for the support of all the daily wagers in this strike. They pointed out that daily wagers are part and parcel of their organization and performing duty since long. Their demands and issue are genuine and justified. The UT Govt is only adopting delaying tact...

  The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has registered tremendous decline in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) during last one year. The IMR has decreased from 20 to 17 in a single year much better than the national average of IMR which stands at 28 as per the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2020 report released by Registrar General of India (RGI-SRS) today. The IMR is an important health indicator which shows number of deaths of children up to one year of age per 1000 live births. The National Health Mission (NHM) with the active support of entire Health and Medical Education Department has put persistent & tireless efforts to provide essential neonatal care at Government health institutions across the Union Territory. One of the comprehensive measures in this regard includes an action plan devised by Health & Medical Education Department with support from Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare & Norway India Partnership Initiative in the form of Road Map for ...

  Gulmarg in Kashmir is a popular skiing and trekking location in Asia. While Jammu and Kashmir tourism is chosen over and again for its raw beauty, pristine snow-capped mountains, alpine forests, lakes, beautiful villages, and adventure activities like hiking, mountaineering, skiing, and trekking make the subcontinent of even more thrilling and spine-chilling for visitors worldwide. Situated at an altitude of 8694 Sq. With so many Bollywood films shot here, Gulmarg is a favorite amongst all trekking places. The ideal time to visit Gulmarg is summer when the Indian Institute of Trekking and Mountaineering reopens for new students. The weather is brightest, with colorful beds of flowers blooming everywhere. The place also operates the world’s 2nd highest cable car, the Gulmarg Gondola, which offers breathtaking views of Gulmarg and Khilanmarg valleys. All in all, Gulmarg is a magical experience for trekkers and naturalists alike. Best Treks in Gulmarg  Gulmarg, also known as t...

  Displaced persons of 1947 from PoK during series of meetings at village Abtal, Phalri, Nanga & Palouta of tehsil Ramgarh in district Samba, under the banner of Jammu Kashmir Sharnarthi Action Committee (JKSAC) made an appeal to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, to impress upon the MHA to extend the one time settlement scheme of Rs 5.5 lakhs upto March ending 2023 as the same has been close by Union Govt on Feb 22, 2022. President of JKSAC Gurdev Singh expressed serious concern regarding the closure of the scheme and termed it as arbitrary, illogical issued without ascertaining the factual position and without seeking the feedback from the concerned sub-ordinate office of UT Govt of J&K. He said sudden closure of the scheme has deprived thousands of Jammu based bonafide families of 1947, 65 & 71 of the benefits of the relief scheme. Singh said that the orders issued by the MHA is absolutely contrary to the couple of earlier statements made by the Home Minister wherein he assure...

 Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2022. ADC L&O Minga Sherpa; ADC ADM Satish Sharma; ACD Ashok Choudhary, SDMs, SE PHE, SE PDD and other senior officers from concerned departments were present in the meeting. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the arrangements of facilities for pilgrims especially at registration counters. It was informed that five counters would be established for Tatkal registration of the pilgrims at Vaishnavi Dham, Mahajan Sabha, Panchayat Ghar and two at Geeta Bhawan and Ram Mandir for the registration of Sadhus. The meeting was also apprised that a token counter has also been established at Saraswati Dham for the convenience of pilgrims and crowd management. The Deputy Commissioner also discussed the requirement of other facilities like accommodation, barricading, security arrangements, technical equipment and wi-fi, power and water supply at...

  An ocean of lush green forests, beautiful valleys & mountains, snow-clad glaciers, clear lakes, distinguishing animals, and the soaring Himalayan ranges in Jammu and Kashmir offers a natural environment for outdoor activities and wayfarers. Jammu and Kashmir tourism has emerged as a complete package for adventurous activities like hiking, biking, and trekking in the past decade. Kashmir valley’s trekking trails provide a good chance for photographers, mountaineers, trekkers, and naturalists to explore the diverse and untouched landscape of the Indian subcontinent.  If trekking excites you, you must start your expedition with one of these famous treks in Jammu and Kashmir.  Best Trekking Places in Jammu and Kashmir to Explore Sonamarg Sonamarg, popularly known as the Meadow of Gold, is highly favored by mountaineers and trekkers who wish to discover alpine forests, snow-peaked glaciers, mountain ranges, lush green meadows, and hidden lakes. It comprises high-altitud...

  China is constructing a second bridge in an area held by it around the strategically key Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh and it could help the Chinese military to quickly mobilise its troops in the region, according to satellite imagery and people familiar with the development said today. The bridge is being built amid the lingering standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries at several friction points in eastern Ladakh for over two years. There is no official reaction or comment by the Indian defence establishment on the new construction. China has been focusing on strengthening its military infrastructure after Indian troops captured several strategic peaks on the southern bank of the Pangong lake in August 2020 after the Chinese PLA attempted to intimidate them in the area. India too has been constructing bridges, roads and tunnels in the border regions as part of overall efforts to enhance military preparedness. It is learnt that China has recently completed the con...

  As taxpayers face technical glitch on the GST portal, the Government on Tuesday said it is considering extending the April tax payment deadline and has directed Infosys for early resolution of the problem. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said a technical glitch has been reported by Infosys in generation of April 2022 GSTR-2B and auto-population of GSTR-3B on portal. “Infosys has been directed by Govt for early resolution. Technical team is working to provide GSTR-2B & correct auto-populated GSTR-3B at the earliest,” the CBIC tweeted. GSTR-2B is an auto-drafted Input Tax credit (ITC) statement which is available to every GST registered entities based on the information furnished by their suppliers in their respective sales return form GSTR-1. GSTR-2B statement is usually made available to businesses on the 12th day of succeeding month, based on which they can claim ITC while paying taxes and filing GSTR-3B. GSTR-3B is filed in staggered manner between 20...

  Kargil – This word holds so much significance to Indians. Besides having a paradisical landscape, historical sites, spiritual reflections, and adventure, Kargil will forever remain in the national and international headlines because of the Indo-Pak war 1999 held on its very grounds. Today, Kargil adds a good amount of revenue to Kashmir tourism . The beautiful district near Ladakh offers so many things to do and watch for tourists and adventure junkies. It has lakes, heavenly apple, mulberry, and apricot orchards dotting its landscape, surrounded by rugged mountains from all sides; there are monasteries, valleys, and the War Memorial. Kargil and Its Beauty Tourists spending their holiday in Jammu and Kashmir will not regret visiting and staying in Kargil. It is one of the two districts of the Ladakh region, which plays a strategically important role in Indian trade and commerce between India and China and Central Asia for products like Tea, Wool, Carpet, and precious stones. Karg...

  Seventeen Kashmiri youths who had travelled to Pakistan on valid travel documents but sneaked back into the Valley have been killed in anti-terror operations, with officials raising concerns that the ISI has adopted a new modus operandi to paint the militancy here as an indigenous movement. Recently, the University Grants Commission and the All Indian Council for Technical Education, the higher and technical education regulators of the country, had issued a statement, advising students not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education. “Any Indian national/ Overseas Citizen of India who intends to take admission in any degree college/educational institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on the basis of such educational qualifications (in any subject) acquired in Pakistan,” the UGC and the AICTE had said in a joint statement. The reason, the officials said, was that these youths were brainwashed across the border and some...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Justice of India Justice N V Ramana at a joint conference of CMs of States and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday. (UNI)For more details about kashmir news ,follow daily excelsior.