Tourism

Life in Srinagar—Part I: Pathos and Pollution of Dal Lake

Despite its indigenous Hanji community fighting the protracted battle to protect and preserve their centuries-old identity, over 40 percent of houseboats vanished...

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‘They can be terminated anytime’: Exploited workforce behind glorified Tulip Garden

Engaged for preparing flower beds for sightseers, the landscape technicians of tulip garden are voicing their existential concerns amid the feverish rush....

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AC approves roll-out of policy for sustainable operation of houseboats in Kashmir

The Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the roll-out of policy and guidelines for...

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Asia’s largest Tulip garden to be thrown open for visitors on Thursday

Srinagar: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, situated on the bank of the world-famous Dal lake is all set to be thrown open on...

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The last boat people: Endless embargo and decaying decks in Kashmir

Behind the current tourism façade, the unaddressed issue of fading boats is distressing Dal Lake dwellers. Part of the problem is said...

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With houseboat-repair banned by Govt, only 950 of 1500 remain

Won’t host guests till license renewed: KHBOA Srinagar: Houseboats, which catches the eye of tourists at the Dal Lake and other water...

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Sonamarg opens for Tourists, a month earlier this year

Sonamarg: Jammu and Kashmir administration Thursday opened the picturesque tourist spot of Sonmarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district a month earlier than...

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Tulip garden likely to witness early opening in view of rise in temperature

If weather remains same, garden will be thrown open on March 20: Dir Floriculture Srinagar: Tulip garden in Srinagar would likely be...

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Part of road caves in at ‘World Famous Tourist Destination’ Dal Lake

Two-wheeler, Shikaras damaged Srinagar:: A two-wheeler and some Shikaras were damaged after a portion of road at ‘World Famous Tourist Destination’ Dal...