Srinagar, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said that Kashmir has recorded the highest—ever tourist footfall in the last six months and that a further increase in tourist arrivals was expected in the months ahead.
After inaugurating the Tulip festival at Asia's largest Tulip garden, Chief Secretary AK Mehta told media persons that Kashmir in the month of March so far has recorded the highest–ever tourist footfall and in the last six months, the number of tourists visiting Kashmir remained all-time high. The famous Tulip garden was also thrown open for the general public.
The Chief Secretary said the figure is the highest-ever so far compared to any season whether Covid or before, adding that the government is expecting a further increase in the footfall of tourists in Kashmir.
He added that 15 lakh tulips with 68 verities will mesmerize the tourists this season. Meanwhile, a large number of tourists and locals thronged the garden on the first day amid a series of musical and cultural events. Tourism in Kashmir was badly hit due to the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
