Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Kashmir Tourism Revives After Snowfall
Kashmir's popular tourist spots like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam are busy again after fresh snowfall.
Many people are visiting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.
Hotels are almost full, and events like the Gulmarg Winter Carnival are making the area lively.
This is good news because earlier in the year, there was a sad event that scared away tourists.
Now, people are coming back, and the local businesses are happy.
However, the capital city Srinagar hasn't had much snow, which makes some people sad because they love the snowy scenes.
Fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam has revived tourism in Kashmir.
Hotels report near-full occupancy as tourists engage in winter sports and activities.
The Gulmarg Winter Carnival has boosted the festive atmosphere with cultural performances and adventure sports.
Tourist arrivals had plummeted after a militant attack in April 2025, but the recent snowfall has brought back visitors.
Srinagar and other major towns have not received significant snowfall, dampening the festive spirit in the city.
- Who
- Tourists, local stakeholders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
- What
- Tourism revival in Kashmir after snowfall
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Kashmir
- Why
- Fresh snowfall and tourism initiatives
- Location
- Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Kashmir
- Event
- Tourism revival after snowfall
- Weather
- Fresh snowfall in higher reaches
- Tourist Activities
- Skiing, snowboarding, Gondola rides, winter sports
- Impact of Attack
- Tourist arrivals fell by more than half after the April 2025 attack
- Current Situation
- Surge in tourist arrivals, hotels near full occupancy
- Gulmarg Winter Carnival
- Cultural performances, adventure activities
- Srinagar Snowfall
- No significant snowfall in Srinagar
Sources
Omar Abdullah inaugurates integrated Skiing course at Gulmarg and Sonamarg
Statehood, Budget session, tourism – CM Abdullah outlines key challenges facing J&K
Delhi Records First Cold Day Of 2026, More Snow Predicted In Hill States
Kashmir’s Winter Revival: Tourism Rebounds After Tragedy