{"id":7926,"date":"2025-12-25T18:19:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T18:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=7926"},"modified":"2025-12-25T18:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T18:19:21","slug":"pahalgam-tourism-festival-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/25\/pahalgam-tourism-festival-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"Pahalgam tourism festival begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pahalgam, Dec 25:\u00a0<\/strong>The Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has organised a tourism festival in the picturesque tourist town to &#8220;further boost tourism and project the place as a vibrant, all-season destination&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The festival, which began amid much enthusiasm, will continue till the end of this month.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Officer of PDA, Hilal Ahmad said the initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify tourism activities and attract visitors throughout the year. \u201cOur focus is to develop Pahalgam as an all-weather tourist destination. Through such festivals, we want to showcase the natural beauty, culture, adventure potential and hospitality of the region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the symbolic inauguration of the festival, the CEO said it was formally inaugurated by a six-year-old girl from Mumbai. \u201cWe deliberately chose a young child to inaugurate the event to send a strong message \u2014 tourists belong to us, and we belong to them. Pahalgam welcomes everyone with open arms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad lauded the role of residents, hoteliers, ponywalas, guides and other stakeholders for their continued efforts in promoting tourism. \u201cThe people of Pahalgam deserve immense appreciation. They have been working tirelessly to promote tourism in the area and have always extended warm hospitality to visitors,\u201d he said, adding that community participation is key to sustainable tourism development.<\/p>\n<p>The CEO further said that the department is actively working on introducing snow sports in Betaab Valley to enhance winter tourism. \u201cWe are exploring the potential of snow-based activities so that tourists have more options during the winter months as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Describing Pahalgam as a complete tourist package, Ahmad said the destination offers something for everyone. \u201cPahalgam has everything \u2014 breathtaking natural beauty, adventure, peace, culture and entertainment. It is a full package, and everyone must visit at least once to experience it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing Tourism Festival features a range of activities aimed at engaging visitors, promoting local culture and showcasing the tourism potential of the region, reinforcing Pahalgam\u2019s position as one of Kashmir\u2019s premier tourist destinations<strong>\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pahalgam, Dec 25:\u00a0The Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has organised a tourism festival in the picturesque tourist town to &#8220;further boost tourism and project the place as a vibrant, all-season destination&#8221;. The festival, which began amid much enthusiasm, will continue till the end of this month. 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