The picturesque Gurez Valley, located near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bandipora district, is emerging as a new tourist destination. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Wednesday that the Jammu and Kashmir government plans to approach the Union Ministry of Tourism for further development of the area.
In response to a question raised by National Conference member Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi in the legislative assembly, Abdullah stated that Gurez Valley has recently gained significant recognition as a tourist destination. He mentioned that the tourism department would evaluate the need to establish a Tourism Development Authority (TDA) for the valley. “In 2022, Gurez Valley received the ‘best offbeat destination’ award, emphasising its appeal as a unique and emerging tourist spot,” Abdullah said.