Another lost trekking season in Kashmir

Another lost trekking season in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In the last two decades, adventure tourism has turned Kashmir’s mountains into a magnet for high-end domestic and foreign tourists. Hikers traverse alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and mountaineers climb Mount Korahoy, making the area one of the fastest-growing tourism industries in the valley. Much of the activity has now fallen silent.After last year’s Pahalgam … Read more

The cold spell returns in the form of snow and ice. Kashmir rain cool

The cold spell returns in the form of snow and ice. Kashmir rain cool

Moderate to heavy snowfall occurred in most high-altitude areas of Kashmir, while heavy rain hit plain areas, disrupting vehicle movement in some areas. (Press Trust photo) SRINAGAR: Humid weather has brought chill to the Kashmir Valley, lowering the temperature in the region, prompting people to turn to warm clothing and traditional and electric hammams for … Read more