{"id":8331,"date":"2025-12-30T18:13:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T18:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=8331"},"modified":"2025-12-30T18:13:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T18:13:33","slug":"gulmarg-ready-for-new-year-winter-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/gulmarg-ready-for-new-year-winter-rush\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulmarg ready for New Year winter rush"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Gulmarg, Dec 30:\u00a0<\/strong>Gulmarg gears up for a busy winter as the Valley prepares to welcome a surge of tourists during the festive season.<\/p>\n<p>The Tourism Department is all set to host a grand seven-day New Year carnival that promises snow adventures, cultural shows and musical nights, aimed at showcasing the hospitality and spirit of peace.<\/p>\n<p>Director Tourism, Kashmir, Syed Qamar Sajad said the carnival would include several attractions such as snow cricket, snow skiing and musical evenings designed to offer visitors a seamless experience during their winter holiday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are hosting a week-long carnival to ensure that tourists enjoy the celebrations and take along the message of peace from the Valley across the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He extended warm greetings to visitors on behalf of the Department and expressed gratitude for their growing presence in the region. \u201cWe welcome tourists with open hearts. All arrangements have been put in place to make their stay comfortable and memorable. Let them experience the warmth and love themselves\u2014we are humbled by the response and hope peace continues to prevail,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledging that the tourism sector had faced a brief setback earlier, the Director said the industry had successfully recovered, with tourists returning to the Valley in significant numbers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTourists are back, and they are enjoying the facilities and services happily,\u201d he said. \u201cWherever there are gaps, we are upgrading services continuously, and with every rise in footfall, we remain committed to improving infrastructure for a more seamless visitor experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the upgraded Gulmarg Gondola, one of the world\u2019s highest cable cars, Sajad said its carrying capacity had been enhanced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have increased the number of cabins to 72, which now operates at full capacity. The system can now carry nearly 9,000 tourists per day,\u201d he informed. \u201cWe are ensuring a regulated tourist flow through a slot system to prevent any inconvenience. Tourists are requested to cooperate with the process for a smoother experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Director added that the Department is focused on maintaining high service standards and that ongoing improvements in tourism infrastructure will further strengthen Kashmir\u2019s position as one of India\u2019s most sought-after winter destinations<strong>\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulmarg, Dec 30:\u00a0Gulmarg gears up for a busy winter as the Valley prepares to welcome a surge of tourists during the festive season. The Tourism Department is all set to host a grand seven-day New Year carnival that promises snow adventures, cultural shows and musical nights, aimed at showcasing the hospitality and spirit of peace. 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