Jammu, Feb. 9 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the legislative assembly that Gurez valley in north Kashmir is witnessing a steady rise in tourist arrivals, prompting sustained efforts to strengthen sanitation and waste management infrastructure in region.
Located in the Bandipora district near the Line of Control, Gurez valley, sits at an altitude of 8000 feet. It is considered one of the most scenic and strategically important areas in the Union Territory.
In a reply to a question of National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan, Rural Development minister Javid Ahmed Dar said tourist inflow to the valley has increased significantly.
He informed the House that Gurez recorded 40,105 tourist visits in 2022, which rose to ...