KASHMIR, pleasingly magnificent and alluring tourist destination has all attributes that make it the paradise on earth. Mountains, Valley, Meadows, Snow Green Forest, Gushing Rivers and Majestic Landscape make it a complete holiday resort through all seasons more so in summers and winters. Its natural beauty is world renowned.

As of now the Boathouses/Houseboats, Floating Shikaras and Hotels are heavily booked for days ahead which is happening after a lapse of 25 years of lukewarm season. Air surcharge is showing a steep hike and there is demand for more flights to the destination. In the recent past the flights have doubled to the region some of them reaching Kashmir early morning or late at night. The unheard traffic snarls on certain routes is a reality now. Eating joints are crowded and are doing brisk business. The trend is record breaking.

The Kashmir Tourism has declared 2011 as the year of Adventure Tourism. Adventure makers of all age group have responded favorably and National and International Tourist names appear in the list of activities. A lot of queries and clarifications are keeping tourism office busy. A lot of fresh information is also available online.

It is heartening to know that in the strife that exists side by side in Kashmir Tourists are not the target in bargain process. The freedom of tourists is no longer curtailed and the place is safe for them.