Srinagar, May 22, May 23 -- As large parts of Central and North India reel under an intense heatwave, Kashmir has emerged as a preferred escape for tourists seeking relief from rising temperatures and a taste of lingering snowfall conditions in higher reaches. Tourist destinations across the Valley, particularly Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Srinagar, have witnessed a noticeable influx of visitors over the past few days, with many travellers arriving from heat-affected regions to enjoy cooler weather and scenic landscapes.Visitors said the contrast in weather conditions was the main attraction, with Kashmir offering pleasant temperatures, green valleys and snow patches in higher altitudes even as plains elsewhere in the country recorded...