Kashmir tourism is on thin ice amid a second straight snowless

Dec 28, 2024 · A senior official from the department of tourism in Kashmir said while the flow of tourists is steady, footfall tends to increase significantly during snowfall, which has been …

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Does it snow in Kashmir?

Located at an elevation of 9,555 feet above sea level, the meadows received a good snowfall on Saturday night, ending a protracted dry spell. Last year, the awe-inspiring location emerged as a major tourist attraction following almost a snowless winter in Kashmir. During the winter, the destination recorded more than 5 lakh tourists. ...

Is snow affecting tourism in Jammu & Kashmir?

Following a recent snowfall in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, key tourist destinations in the region began witnessing an uptick in tourist footfall. On Saturday night, a thin film of snow blanketed the tourist hotspots like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Sadhna Top and Pahalgam. ...

Why has Kashmir Tourism taken a big hit?

Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club chairman Mushtaq Chaya said Kashmir tourism has taken a big hit due to the ongoing dry spell. “Kashmir is known for snow in the winters and with no snow around, the tourists feel disappointed”. Due to no snow, he said, the cancellations have taken place and occupancy in hotels has dropped. ...

Is dry weather destroying Kashmir Tourism?

Both the plains and upper reaches have experienced no snowfall in January and the lack of snow has disappointed the tourists and triggered widespread cancellations of bookings. Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) president Rauf Tramboo said dry weather has ruined Kashmir tourism. “The tourism sector is down. ...

Why is Kashmir deserted for two winters in a row?

However, snow has now deserted the region for two winters in a row, crippling its tourism-dependent economy. The Kashmir Valley is in the grip of Chillai Kalan, the local name for a 40-day period of harsh winter that sees sub-zero temperatures. ...

Could a lack of snow lead to a water shortage in Kashmir?

Geologist Shakil Romshoo warns that a lack of snow in the region could lead to a scarcity of water later in the year too. “The less-than-normal snowfall, with abnormal high day temperatures might lead to water shortages during summers, which will not be sufficient to meet the requirements of water-intensive paddy cultivation in Kashmir,” he says. ...