Sonamarg, Yusmarg Doodpathri to remain open for winter tourism: Director tourism

Srinagar, Nov 12 (KNS): Director tourism Kashmir, Fazl ul Haseeb on Saturday said that the several tourists destinations in Kashmir will remain open this winter for the first time.

Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), he said that tourists destinations including Sonamarg, Yusmarg and Doodpathri are among the place that will open this winter for tourists. He said that the government is trying its best to take winter tourism beyond the famous skiing destination of Gulmarg in North Kashmir to other places.

He also said that the government is planning to include adventure sports and other activities in these areas to attract visitors. "The new ski slopes are likely to be developed in snow-bound areas," he said, adding that the houseboat and golf tournament to be organized very soon.

 "Infrastructural improvement will be made also wherever needed. So it's blooming winter and tourists and locals will enjoy," he said, adding that the valley is very hospitable place.(KNS)

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