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This article shares updates on heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and how it has affected travel and tourism in the region.
Heavy snowfall is continuing in Jammu and Kashmir, causing major disruptions in road and air travel. Due to the snow, the Jammu-Srinagar Highway was closed for two days, and air services were also halted for a day.
Despite the snow, tourists are still excited to visit the beautiful valley and are making advance bookings. To help travelers, a special Vande Bharat Express train service has been started for Kashmir.
When heavy snow hit in mid-January, it blocked the Jammu-Srinagar Highway and halted air services. Thankfully, the rail service kept running, and videos of trains passing through the snow-covered valleys became popular online. This has made the train journey to Kashmir quite appealing for tourists.
In just two days, over 3,000 passengers used the special train service between Katra and Srinagar to find relief from being stranded due to the heavy snowfall. This service has become essential for many travelers.
The recent snowfall has greatly boosted the winter tourism industry in Kashmir. Hotels in Gulmarg are fully booked, while bookings in Sonmarg are around 70%. However, there are still warnings about possible avalanches in some areas.
Summary:
- Heavy snowfall has disrupted travel in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Tourists are still eager to visit, leading to advance bookings.
- Special train services have been introduced for travelers.
- Over 3,000 passengers have traveled via special trains recently.
- Hotels in popular tourist spots are almost fully booked.