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Omar Abdullah Calls Global Tourists to Discover Jammu & Kashmir on World Tourism Day
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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On World Tourism Day, former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah urged travelers to visit the region, calling it an ‘immortal paradise’.
World Tourism Day, observed on September 27, highlights the economic and cultural importance of travel worldwide. In India, the day offers a platform for states to showcase their unique attractions and boost visitor numbers.
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah used the occasion to invite domestic and international tourists to explore the valley. He described the region as an “immortal paradise”, emphasizing its natural beauty, heritage sites and vibrant culture.
Abdullah noted that the state’s tourism infrastructure has improved, with better road connectivity, upgraded hotels and renewed safety measures. He urged travel agencies and media to feature Jammu and Kashmir’s landscapes, from the Dal Lake to the Pir Panjal range, to revive the sector that suffered after years of unrest.
The call comes as the tourism department prepares a series of promotional events and special travel packages ahead of the upcoming winter season. Officials hope the message will translate into higher footfall and renewed confidence among visitors.
Stakeholders across hospitality, transport and local crafts are expected to collaborate, aiming to turn the “immortal paradise” vision into measurable growth for the region’s economy.
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah used the occasion to invite domestic and international tourists to explore the valley. He described the region as an “immortal paradise”, emphasizing its natural beauty, heritage sites and vibrant culture.
Abdullah noted that the state’s tourism infrastructure has improved, with better road connectivity, upgraded hotels and renewed safety measures. He urged travel agencies and media to feature Jammu and Kashmir’s landscapes, from the Dal Lake to the Pir Panjal range, to revive the sector that suffered after years of unrest.
The call comes as the tourism department prepares a series of promotional events and special travel packages ahead of the upcoming winter season. Officials hope the message will translate into higher footfall and renewed confidence among visitors.
Stakeholders across hospitality, transport and local crafts are expected to collaborate, aiming to turn the “immortal paradise” vision into measurable growth for the region’s economy.