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Jammu and Kashmir is situated in the northern most part of the India. Kashmir provides a series of a little inferior rigorous adventure sports, such as Water Skiing, on Srinagar's Dal and Nagin Lakes, a popular in the valley. Water trekking is considered to enjoyment anyone wanting to explore the valley in a boat. A Gondala, commonly known as Shikara, takes tourists along a five-day way along rivers and lakes located within the valley. In Kashmir trout fishing is additional water sport and fishing period in the summer. Ladakh provides very large chances for undertaking adventure process amidst landscapes of breathtaking, coarsed beauty. The main famous and best usual among these are trekking , mountaineering and river-rafting . Jammu and Kashmir is situated in the northernmost part of India. The beautiful valley of Kashmir boasts of a many attractive gardens to the city of Srinagar. The gardens in Kashmir count in a group the best picnic mark for the tourists. If you really go to Kashmir, make definite to include at least one Kashmir garden in your route of a journey. Rivers, snowcapped mountains, serene rivers, sprawling valleys, beautiful plateaus and various other places make Jammu and Kashmir an marvelous lovely and attractive, as a result many tourists come here to enjoy the beauty of the nature. Formally laid out lawns, vibrant flower beds, earthward fountains, surrounded by the vista of Dal lake in front of them, the gardens in Kashmir are charming and delectable. Find your next online. Search and compare the whole market to find your next Hotel Cancun.

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Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in Baramula district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is within the Himalayas.

Katra is a small town in Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located.

Pahalgam is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam.

Patnitop is a hilltop tourist location in Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir state of India on National Highway 1A 112 km (70 mi) from Jammu on the way from Udhampur to Srinagar.

Sonamarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Sonamarg gives rise to The Three Sisters (Kashmir). It is a popular tourist destination

Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley, on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus.

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Of all the places to visit in Jammu, the revered shrine of Vaishno Devi near Katra certainly stands at the top position. A visit to the shrine is experiential as well as equally sought after for religious experiences.

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) announced that the annual pilgrimage (Yatra) to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnathji shall commence on 2nd July, 2015, on the auspicious day of Purshotam Purnima as per the Hindu Calendar

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The Department of Tourism, J&K is the main developmental, promotional and regulatory arm of the J&K Government. Its main role comprises of Overall planning and execution of schemes for the development, up-gradation and improvement of the tourism infrastructure in different parts of the State.

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J&K Tourism Dept aims for global recognition: Secy Mudgal

In an exclusive interview with Rising Kashmir’s Correspondent AatifQayoom , YashaMudgal , the newly appointed Secretary of Tourism for Jammu and Kashmir, delineated comprehensive strategies aimed at propelling the region’s tourism sector onto the international stage. From plans to enhance film tourism to initiatives addressing challenges in winter tourism, Mudgal provided insights into the department’s concerted efforts to bolster tourism and tap into the full potential of J&K’s diverse landscapes. EXCERPTS:

Q: What efforts is the tourism department taking to promote tourism at the international level?

We are undertaking every measure to elevate Kashmir tourism to an international level. Additionally, we are planning to organize a familiarization tour to various prominent locations, involving international tour and travel agents. Furthermore, we will collaborate with top travel bloggers who promote J&K tourism on the internet to explore partnership opportunities. We are striving to attract more international tourists through these initiatives. Moreover, our officers will participate in international tourism events to showcase the rich culture and art of Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of the world, which will attract foreign tourists to Jammu and Kashmir.

Q: The long dry spell in the Kashmir Valley has impacted winter tourism. How will the department compensate for it?

Snow is a natural occurrence. However, after the snowfall, winter activities begin. We should be able to cover what we missed due to the lack of snow. We have almost lost one month of winter due to the absence of snowfall. But things have now changed. A large number of people are flocking to winter destinations. We will try our best to make up for the losses in the coming months.

For some time, J&K Valley has witnessed a good number of films being shot here. How will your department take this film tourism to new heights, and what steps are being taken for it?

To promote film tourism to new heights, we are planning to bring some positive changes to the film policy. We intend to provide more concessions and facilities to filmmakers. Additionally, we will streamline the process for obtaining necessary permissions and No Objections Certificates (NOCs), ensuring a smoother experience for those shooting in the UT. With the recent increase in film tourism, we also plan to attract renowned names from the industry to shoot their movies here. We are confident that after implementing these positive changes in the film policy, we will attract a maximum number of people to the Kashmir Valley for shooting. These are the efforts we are undertaking to promote Jammu and Kashmir as a top film tourism destination, and we are committed to intensifying our efforts.

Certain places in J&K have great tourism potential, such as Bangus and Gurez. Why are no efforts being made by the tourism department to explore them?

The tourism department acknowledges the potential of beautiful destinations like Bangus and Gurez in Jammu and Kashmir. Identifying 7–10 destinations in both regions for development is part of the plan. Holistic development of the Bangus Valley is also on the agenda; in the coming times, these places will be developed for sure.

There are reports that tourists are being charged extra at tourist destinations. What steps is the Tourism Department taking to curb this?

To curb this issue, directives have been issued to deputy commissioners to prevent such occurrences. Additionally, tourist police have been deployed at various locations in tourist destinations and have been instructed to take action against those involved in illegal activities. They have also been directed to protect tourists from overcharging.

What are the preparations for the upcoming 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg?

The Khelo India Winter Games are being organized by the Youth Services and Sports Department of Jammu and Kashmir. We are collaborating with the department and assisting them. This year, the games will commence on the February 21st and conclude on the February 26. Originally scheduled for the first week of February, the games were rescheduled due to the dry spell in the Kashmir Valley.

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• Up-gradation and improvement of the tourism infrastructure in different parts of the Jammu Division.
• To identify new areas having tourist potential, build the requisite infrastructure in these areas and then to promote them.
• To make the locals in new as well as established resorts the stake holder in Tourism and to extend the benefits of tourism to them.
• To act as a mechanism for protection of environment by means of framing strict building regulations for resorts and by making locals and tourists aware of the need to respect and protect gifts of nature.
• Promotion of the State using all possible modes of publicity, focusing tourism sector.
• Restoration of sites of all religious faiths and promotion of Pilgrim Tourism.
• Preservation of the unique culture and heritage of the State and to promote the same as tourist attractions.
• Development of Infrastructure related to Adventure Tourism.
• Administration of the Registration of Tourist Trade Act in order to ensure that tourists are not cheated/ overcharged.
• Support to the private sector/industry by providing incentives in the form of interest, subsidy on loans advanced by various financial institutions for setting up or upgrading various tourism units.

FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS WINGS OF DIRECTORATE OF TOURISM, JAMMU

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• Department of Tourism undertakes publicity, promotional and marketing activities abroad with the objective of showcasing Tourism potential and its various Tourism products. These activities include dissemination of information through printed publicity material in local languages, advertising through electronic, print and digital media, outdoor branding, participation in travel & trade fairs and exhibitions & organizing road shows.
• Production & distribution of publicity material like folders, brochures and posters.
• Sponsoring participation of the State’s travel-trade delegations in various Travel Marts and Expos within the country and abroad and conduct of familiarization tours of leading travel agents, tour operators and travel writers from within the country and abroad to different parts of the State.
• Release of advertisements in newspapers/magazines and coordination of various marketing efforts.
• Holding of festivals in different parts of the State- highlighting the unique cultural under tones of each region.
• Holding of road shows/ Travel Tourism Fairs/Marts/Exhibitions/Summits within and outside the country. Besides this, Directorate of Tourism organizes festivals of National and local importance and adventure activities for promotion of tourist destinations of Jammu.

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• For safeguarding the interests of tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir, the State has enacted a special legislation titled the “Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1978/1982.” The registration wing is vested with the powers of enforcing the provisions of this Act.
• Registration of various Tourism units such as Hotel/Travel Agency/Dealers under the Tourist Trade Act, 1978/1982.
• Redressel of the complaints of various Tourists visiting the State.

Maintenance and Works Wing:

• Maintenance and works wing is looking after the execution of tourism related works civil and electric and maintenance of all tourism assets.

Functioning of Deputy Director Tourism, (Planning) Jammu

Deputy Director Tourism (Planning) deals with the planning apparatus which includes formulation of plan and proposals for seeking Financial Assistance from Ministry of Tourism, Government of India at provincial level, and its submission to Administrative Deptt. for obtaining of approval of the Planning and Development Department and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. S/He monitors all the schemes being implemented in the field and provides necessary assistance to the Director in effective implementation of the schemes under the control of the department. The officer also deals with cases related to Incentives, subsidies and figures related to Tourist arrival as per detail given below:

• State Plan formulation and monitoring.
• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual returns under various schemes/projects.
• Monitoring/follow up of the projects sanctioned by the MOT, GOI under various schemes (Rural Tourism/PIDDC under CFA/Projects under PMRP/STF).
• Submission of UCs under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
• Tourism Incentives.
• Maintenance of Statistical Data.
• Task Force constituted vide Govt. Order No. 1042-GAD of 2008 dated: 29-07-2008.

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The UT administration under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, plans to make appropriate policy interventions to create investment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir. The aim of policy interventions is to create new infrastructure facilities and upgrade the existing ones through private participation for the overall growth of the tourism sector to generate more employment opportunities, a release stated.

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Jammu & Kashmir’s Zojila Tunnel to give flip to tourism, employment

Once the Zojila Tunnel is operational, tourism in Jammu & Kashmir will increase two to three times, claimed Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. This tunnel will provide year-round connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The minister suggested that more adventure activities be set up in the Union Territory to attract tourists.

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Leadership Tuscarawas Class of 2024 Graduates May 14, 2024

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The Leadership Tuscarawas Class of 2024 will present an overview of their community projects at the Graduation Celebration on May 14, 2024, at Kent State Tuscarawas. At the graduation celebration, thirty-two class members will be recognized for their achievements in the 10-month leadership development program.

Each year, the Leadership Tuscarawas class is assigned community projects focused on enhancing the quality of life for people who live and work in Tuscarawas County. Throughout the program, class members work with project partners and other community members to complete their projects. This year’s class worked on six projects. Projects include Tuscarawas Co Senior Ctr Mobility Management plan; COAD Child Care Provider Recruitment; Empower Tusc Suicide Prevention; Tuscarawas County Farmers Market sustainability plan; Tuscarawas Arts Partnership, and Dennison Depot Railroad Museum, Dennison &Ohio Railroad Plan.  Each group will present an overview of their project as part of the evening’s events. Following the presentations, a graduation ceremony will be held with Dean Brad Bielski, Kent State University at Tuscarawas, as the featured speaker.

In addition to working on community projects, Leadership Tuscarawas participants attend monthly program days focused on servant leadership, community awareness and a variety of leadership professional development programs.

During the program, participants have the opportunity to network and learn from each other as well as from many community leaders who are invited to present at monthly program days. Topics of the program days vary and include agriculture, justice, manufacturing, tourism, and government, among others.  Each year, class members take a bus tour of Tuscarawas County, visit local businesses and manufacturers, and tour the Tuscarawas County Jail and Juvenile Attention Center.

Members of the graduating class include Benjamin (Ben) Alderfer; Aultman Health Foundation; Casey Allison, Cleveland Clinic/Union Hospital; Kamie Anderson, The Commercial & Savings Bank; Nichole Bache, New Phila Health Dept.; Jenn Case, Boltaron; Hilary Celuch, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District; Jacob Christ, First Federal Community Bank; Kevin Cochenour, Kraton; Taylur Cunningham, Dennison Depot Railroad Museum; Kimberly Downin, Tusc. County Probate & Juvenile Court; Joey Ellwood, FNB Corp.; Mary Jo Hanlon, Allied Machine and Engineering; Kimberly Harper Gray, Smartway/Lauren; Allison Hoffman, ECO-ESC; Andrew Hopwood, Allied Machine and Engineering; Kimberly Huston, Kent State; Angel Jewell, Boltaron; Michael Mahaffey, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District; Briana March, Kraton; Christi Otte, Tusc County Board of DD; Dhruba Panthi, Kent State; Teresa Parrish, Tusco Manufacturing; Jeffrey Pike, Cleveland Clinic/Union Hospital; Raquel Pittman, Mako's Market; Nathan Polen, Allied Machine; Shelagh Pruni, Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum; Alicia Robertson, Battle Motors; Lisa Sidoti, Tusc Co. Board of DD; Nicole Stephan, Tusc. Co. Public Defenders Office; Michelle Stephens, Dover Chemical; Jessica Warfield, Kraton; and Natasha Yonley, Tusc. County Health Dept.

The community is invited to celebrate the graduating class at Kent State Tuscarawas Founders Hall on Tuesday, May 14 th starting with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served before the opening remarks that begin at 6 p.m.

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