Archive · 14 Dec 2025
CM Omar Abdullah Launches Major Tourism Projects in Gulmarg
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened many new projects in Gulmarg, a famous place for tourism.
He started Asia’s longest ski lift, which is 726 meters long.
He also opened a special meeting hall that spins, a new office building, and other things to make Gulmarg better for visitors.
He said these projects will help make Gulmarg a top place for winter sports and create jobs for local people.
He thanked the people who worked on these projects and said they will help protect the natural beauty of Gulmarg while making it a global hub for winter sports.
Additionally, he announced a big investment of ₹5,500 crore in the tourism sector to make Jammu and Kashmir a leading destination for adventure tourism.
He also talked about the need to adapt to climate change to keep skiing popular in Gulmarg.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated Asia’s longest ski drag lift in Gulmarg, measuring 726 meters.
The project cost Rs 3.65 crore and is part of a series of tourism infrastructure projects worth over Rs 17 crore.
Other projects include a rotating conference hall at Apharwat, conservation works at Kongdoori, and a new office building for the Gulmarg Development Authority.
Abdullah laid the foundation stone for fencing the Gulmarg Golf Course and other development projects.
He emphasized that these projects will create year-round tourism opportunities, generate employment, and elevate Gulmarg to international standards.
- Who
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
- What
- Inaugurated major tourism infrastructure projects in Gulmarg and announced a ₹5,500 crore investment in the tourism sector
- When
- December 13, 2025 (specific date for the event: December 17 to 20, 2025)
- Where
- Gulmarg and Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s position as a premier global winter tourism destination and address challenges posed by climate change
- Project
- Asia’s longest ski drag lift
- Length
- 726 metres
- Cost
- Rs 3.65 crore
- Location
- Kongdoori, Gulmarg
- Total Projects Cost
- Rs 17 crore
- Organizations Involved
- Gulmarg Development Authority, JKCCC
- Key Speaker
- Omar Abdullah
- Project Goals
- Enhance tourism, create jobs, boost winter sports
- Investment
- ₹5,500 crore
- Event
- 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI)
- Event Location
- Srinagar
- Event Dates
- December 17 to 20, 2025
