J&K safe, want more visitors from Gujarat: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah
on Thursday. Speaking during his two-day visit to Gujarat, Abdullah emphasised that while the attack impacted the tourism sector initially, the region has witnessed a steady recovery in footfall.
"I am not denying that the
Pahalgam terror attack
affected our tourism industry. It happened right at the beginning of the peak season, and tourists left overnight," he said. "Srinagar airport, which usually handles 50 to 55 flights a day, saw arrivals drop to just 15. But now, we're back to about 30 flight arrivals daily. Kashmir is not empty, and we have not come here in despair. We want more people to visit Jammu and Kashmir."
Abdullah was in Ahmedabad to attend a tourism promotion event organised by the Travel Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK), the apex body of tour operators in the region.
He also visited the Statue of Unity during his trip and praised the initiative as a symbol of national pride.
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Speaking to the media, Abdullah said that his govt has conducted a comprehensive security audit of all tourist destinations. "Places where security can be ensured have been reopened, while some remain closed as a precaution," he said.
Highlighting Gujarat's long-standing connection with J&K, he said, "Gujarat has been one of the leading contributors to J&K's tourism for the last 35 to 40 years. We want to strengthen this bond further. Jammu and Kashmir is open, and we want more Gujarati tourists to experience its beauty and hospitality."
He further noted that many people have already visited the state for the Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras. "We are also working with IIT Jammu to enhance the overall tourist experience and infrastructure," he added.
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