J&K govt will promote religious, border tourism: Omar

Thursday, 13 March 2025
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has announced plans to transform Srinagar into a major tourist destination by promoting religious tourism and exploring lesser-known border spots like Gurez and Keran. With a focus on strengthening tourism infrastructure, the state has seen a rise in visitors, reaching 2.36 crore in 2024. Over 1,000 tourism projects have been completed this year.

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