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Frozen Dal Lake to Sonamarg Tunnel: Kashmir's winter magic awaits brave tourists
Winter bliss in Kashmir: Dal Lake and Sonamarg Tunnel make headlines; winter wonderland in the Valley draw tourists.

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:20 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Srinagar (jammu & Kashmir) [india]
Skiing in Gulmarg, snow trails in Sonamarg: Hottest destinations in Kashmir
Kashmir’s Chillai-Kalan ushers in stunning snowy landscapes: Check out these must-visit spots in the Valley after the first snowfall

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:48 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Srinagar
Inside Diljit Dosanjh's Kashmir trip: Shikara rides, sipping kahwa and more
Take a cue from Diljit Dosanjh’s Kashmir diaries. From serene shikara rides on Dal Lake to savoring kahwa, here’s your guide to must-do experiences in paradise.

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Srinagar freezes at -4.1 degrees Celsius, the cold wave boosts tourism
Srinagar experiences a cold wave with temperatures plummeting to -4.1°C, boosting local tourism.

Published on Dec 07, 2024 12:56 PM IST
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What is Uber Shikara, India's first water transport service launched in Kashmir?
The Uber Shikara is Asia's first water transport service and follows similar offerings in European cities like Venice.

Updated on Dec 02, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Lake Man bats for natural methods to revive Dharamshala’s Dal
After surveying Dal Lake, Anand Malligavad, known as the “Lake Man“ on Tuesday met with officials from various departments to discuss the lake’s restoration

Dal revival in focus as ‘Lake Man’ arrives in Dharamshala
The Lake Man, Anand Malligavad, surveyed the lake area along with some officials and tourism stakeholders. He also met the locals residing near the lake.

Omar kicks off Kashmir international marathon
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah completed his first half-marathon, joining 2,000 athletes in an international marathon to promote the region.

Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:46 PM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq HussianKangra administration dials ‘Lake Man’ to help revive Dharamshala’s Dal
Kangra deputy commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said they were seeking a sustainable and long-lasting solution to prevent the lake from drying up

Locals irked as Dharamshala Dal Lake dries up again
Dal Lake's drying has sparked local outrage due to its cultural significance. Fish were relocated as seepage worsens, raising concerns over ineffective restoration efforts.

PM Modi to visit Srinagar on International Yoga Day on June 21
Around 3,000 to 4,000 people will attend Yoga day at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Dal Lake

Updated on Jun 13, 2024 12:32 AM IST
, Srinagar
Mir EhsanAsia’s largest tulip garden thrown open to public in Srinagar
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, earlier known as Siraj Bagh, was opened for the public as tulips of different colours have started to bloom, Floriculture department officials said

Updated on Mar 24, 2024 05:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
In a first, Formula 4 demo run in Srinagar
The city witnessed its first ever Formula-4 car racing event on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Sunday with some drivers captivating the onlookers with their stunts even as the ‘shikaras’ (pleasure boats) continued to shimmer the tranquil lake waters.

Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:48 AM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq HussainJ-K: Shikaras decorated in colours of Indian flag create a visual treat
Rooftops of 120 'shikara' boats on Dal Lake were decorated in the colours of the Indian flag by the Srinagar District Administration to commemorate the 75th Republic Day.

Published on Jan 27, 2024 08:26 AM IST
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Tourists, locals make beeline for temples in Srinagar
Scores of people, including tourists, locals from Hindu community and security personnel, visited various temples in capital Srinagar and other parts of the valley.

Updated on Jan 22, 2024 10:49 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far
Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far

Published on Jan 07, 2024 11:10 AM IST
PTI |
Water bodies across Kashmir freeze, minimum stays below freezing point
Water bodies across Kashmir freeze, minimum stays below freezing point

Published on Jan 02, 2024 10:26 AM IST
PTI |
Cold continues to grip Valley
The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 06:00 AM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq HussainWinter wonderland in J&K: Tourists delight in frozen Dal Lake shikara rides
With events like the Snowfall festival and the upcoming Winter Carnival scheduled the tourist footfall in Kashmir is expected to hit record numbers this winter.

Published on Dec 22, 2023 04:42 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Srinagar (jammu And Kashmir) [india]
J&K: 3 tourists killed, several houseboats charred in Dal Lake blaze in Srinagar
Several adjoining huts were also damaged in the fire incident that began from a houseboat at Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Saturday morning

Published on Nov 11, 2023 08:24 PM IST
VIDEO | Massive fire destroys at least 5 houseboats in Srinagar's Dal Lake
Special teams from the fire services department rushed to the scene to control the blaze.

Published on Nov 11, 2023 09:24 AM IST
Reported by Mir Ehsan | Written by Kunal Gaurav
Pristine 5.1km Dal Lake front to open before winters: Officials
The development of the northern front of the Dal Lake was going on under the umbrella of Srinagar Smart City Project, which started early this year and is expected to be completed by November end

Updated on Oct 06, 2023 07:28 AM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq HussainShikara owners instructed to keep life jackets handy
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday made ‘life saving jackets’ mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen lakes besides other water bodies of the region; while many are hailing the move in view of safety, Shikara owners, many of who are poor and earn hand to mouth, sought government’s financial help in procuring the life-saving jackets

Updated on May 31, 2023 12:40 AM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq HussainDiscovery of predator alligator fish in Srinagar’s Dal Lake triggers surprise
Lakes Conservation Management Authority’s research and monitoring in-charge Masood Ahmad said they will check with the fisheries department and SKUAST how will the presence of the fish impact the lake and its ecosystem

Updated on May 13, 2023 05:06 AM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq Hussain3.65 lakh and counting, Kashmir’s Tulip garden abuzz with visitors
Officials said over 3.65 lakh tourists including domestic as well as locals visited the tulip garden in in Sirnagar, Kashmir, this year since its opening on March 19; last year, the garden, set up in 2006, had recorded the then high of 3.6 lakh.

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 10:27 AM IST
, Srinagar
Ashiq HussainSrinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk in for facelift as city readies for G20
The 24x7 bustle, however, augers well for the future as Srinagar readies the impending G20 summit meetings likely to be held in the last week of May; 10-day deadline set

Updated on Apr 13, 2023 11:55 AM IST
, Srinagar
Mir EhsanTo attract tourists, Himachal mulls introducing shikaras, houseboats
Himachal Tourism’s proposal to start cruise, houseboats and shikaras at the Maharana Pratap Sagar (Pong Dam) in Kangra district on the analogy of Kashmir’s Dal Lake might become a major tourist attraction in north India, says director, tourism, Amit Kashyap

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:34 AM IST
, Shimla
Gaurav Bisht/Naresh K ThakurKashmir couple escapes unhurt after blast in car on Boulevard road
While the couple escaped unhurt after blast in car on Boulevard road, police stated that the blast looked like the result of equipment failure in the car.The police said that the blast took place in the rear of a Honda city vehicle on the Boulevard road in the afternoon.

Updated on Apr 03, 2023 01:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Srinagar's Zabarwan Park hosts hot air balloon rides, raise tourists' experience
The hot air balloon is said to have the capacity to hold four people besides the captain, ensuring a breathtaking view of the Zabarwan Mountains and Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.

Updated on Jun 02, 2022 06:40 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Srinagar (jammu And Kashmir) [india]
J&K tourism department organises 7-day long food festival at Tulip Garden
The food festival has a number of stalls that provide traditional cuisine known as Wazwan, traditional bread counters along with famous sweet hot drinks like saffron kehwa.

Published on Apr 01, 2022 03:53 PM IST
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