{"id":10750,"date":"2026-01-28T19:54:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=10750"},"modified":"2026-01-28T19:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:54:38","slug":"snow-seekers-flock-to-kashmir-gulmarg-full-sonamarg-beckon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/snow-seekers-flock-to-kashmir-gulmarg-full-sonamarg-beckon\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow-seekers flock to Kashmir: Gulmarg full, Sonamarg beckon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Srinagar, Jan 28:\u00a0<\/strong>Fresh snowfall has sent occupancy rates soaring at Kashmir’s top winter destinations, with Gulmarg hotels jammed at 100% while Sonamarg reaches 70%, as tourists from across India and beyond swarm the snow-blanketed valley.<\/p>\n

Declaring “no place like Valley snow”, exhilarated visitors hailed destinations as unmatched, even surpassing international spots.<\/p>\n

Gujarat skier Khusboo, a regular visitor said she has tried skiing in many destinations, but prefers Gulmarg over other places. “It’s truly heaven on earth,” she said.<\/p>\n

Similarly, a group of Punjab residents, concluding a six-day skiing adventure in Gulmarg urged natives to visit and witness the snow-covered mountains.<\/p>\n

“There’s no match to Gulmarg,” they declared.<\/p>\n

“It has been an unexpected joy and happiness. We enjoyed skiing and Gondola ride. The people here are awesome, and the weather has no comparison,” first-timer Sania Mirza beamed.<\/p>\n

CEO Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) Tariq Hussain, said they have invited adventure seekers to experience winter thrills. He confirmed hotels at 100% occupancy post-snowfall.<\/p>\n

“Visit Gulmarg and feel the thrill of winter adventure activities. Gulmarg belongs to every tourist for whom it is the first choice for skiing and other snow activities,” he said.<\/p>\n

Stressing safety, the CEO advised visitors to ensure cooperation with authorities and use only the specified ski tracks for skiing.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Sonamarg saw a similar post-snowfall surge, with hotels at over 70% occupancy. From January 1 to 27, the destination welcomed 87,693 visitors, with 77,200 domestic tourists, 1,225 foreigners and 9,268 locals.<\/p>\n

Tourist flow picked up pace amid the white carpet; however, the unscheduled power cuts have surfaced. The stakeholders have urged the administration to ensure uninterrupted facilities to enhance tourist comfort.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday night, a minor avalanche occurred with minimal impact and no loss of life, according to officials.<\/p>\n

Police reiterated warnings for the public and tourists to strictly avoid avalanche-prone areas\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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