
Dawar Village in Gurez, Jammu and Kashmir, Clinches Coveted Tourism Award.
SRINAGAR: In a remarkable achievement for the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, Dawar village in the northern district of Bandipora has been honored with the prestigious Best Tourism Village Award by the Union Ministry of Tourism. The award was proudly received by JK’s Tourism Secretary, Syed Abid Rashid, on behalf of the Jammu and Kashmir government. Dawar village has secured this accolade in the coveted golden category, surpassing villages from all corners of the country, marking it as an outstanding tourism destination,” confirmed an official source.Boosting Border Tourism:
Dawar Village’s Triumph
Within the tourism department, insiders are enthusiastic about the potential of this accolade to further bolster border tourism. The government’s concerted efforts have already led to the exploration of 75 offbeat destinations, with the aim of attracting a growing number of foreign and domestic tourists to the picturesque Jammu and Kashmir region
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Tourist Footfall on the Rise
Notably, in the current year, Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed an influx of 1.55 Crore tourists, including a significant number of 40,000 foreign guests. This surge in tourist arrivals is a testament to the region’s natural beauty and cultural richness. As the year progresses, the government is setting its sights on a target of welcoming 2.25 Crore tourists, a milestone that would undoubtedly contribute significantly to the region’s economic development and promote its unique cultural heritage.
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