Image: ANI SRINAGAR: Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the national representative body of Indian adventure tour operators, on Friday described J&K as a safe and secure tourist destination, calling for the reopening of all spots closed by the Union Territory administration after the Pahalgam terror attack.Addressing a press conference, ATOAI president Ajeet Bajaj said the body had successfully held its 17th annual convention in Srinagar without any issues. “Some of our members also went on trips to Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg. Everything is great here, and back to normal. We want to get more tourists back to J&K as early as possible and are keen to see all our areas open to adventure tourism,” Bajaj said, even as he admitted that certain situations weren’t in anyone’s control.“I have been coming to Gulmarg every winter. We all believe J&K is the adventure destination of the country, and we will promote safe and sustainable tourism here,” Bajaj said.On Dec 17, J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated ATOAI’s 17th annual convention here, saying J&K was ideally placed to emerge as a major global destination for adventure tourism. The CM called 2025 a difficult year, stating that it started with the Pahalgam terror attack and ended with the Delhi blast a month ago. He said the region was dealing with circumstances “not of our making”. He praised Kashmir’s tourism industry for its resilience, saying those associated with the sector alone understand how they survive in such uncertainty. “It is a testament to their strength,” he said, adding that govt was doing its best to ensure tourism continued to flourish.Earlier this week, Omar had reiterated his demand for reopening tourist locations, including parts of upper Gulmarg, which were shut after the Pahalgam terror attack. He said the current situation did not justify prolonged closures, and Kashmir had faced far more difficult circumstances in the past. He said even during the tense security environment of the mid-1990s, tourism locations remained open.While the UT administration has reopened several popular tourist areas in a phased manner after the Pahalgam attack, many destinations continue to remain closed.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVaping, Bhow-Bhow & Shouting Match: A Look At Viral Moments Of Parl As Chaotic Winter Session EndsBondi Beach Terror Suspect Visited Hyderabad Six Times After Leaving India, Telangana Police Reveal’To Delay Elections, Instigate India’: Former Minister Blames Yunus Govt For Bangladesh ViolenceBangladesh Crisis: Tharoor Panel Red Flags 5 Reasons That Make It India’s Biggest Test Since 1971Rijiju Blames Congress As Parliament Session Ends Without Pollution Debate, Jairam Ramesh RespondsBangladesh: Hindu Man Lynching Sparks Outrage, Former Indian Envoy Calls Situation Total MobocracyExplained: Why Bangladesh’s Fresh Unrest Ahead Of Polls Is One Of India’s Biggest Strategic WorriesWho Was Sharif Osman Hadi, The Anti-India Face Of Bangladesh Whose Death Has Set Dhaka AblazePakistan Embarrassed Globally As Saudi Deports 56000 Beggars Despite No Fly Lists And Warnings’Countries Like Us Must Stick Together’: Jaishankar And Dutch FM On Strengthening India-EU Ties123Photostories17 one-pot rice dishes for winter months5 gym mistakes that can put heart health at riskFrom Labubu dolls to Prada Kolhapuris: 5 viral fashion moments of 2025 that broke the internetHarrison Ford, aging gracefully at 83: 6 habits behind his long-term vitalityNot just reindeer: 5 animals that make Christmas specialExclusive – Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna on the dull phase in his career, facing hate from Farrhana, and reacting to trolls targeting wife Akanksha over her choice to not have childrenFrom Samosa to White Butter: Kareena Kapoor’s cheat meals to try this winter10 countries that feature birds and animals on their national flagsTV actors who spoke about body shaming: From Ashnoor Kaur to Tejasswi PrakashYear ender 2025: From Katrina–Vicky to Kiara–Sidharth, celebrity couples who stepped into parenthood this year123Hot Picksvb g ram gICICI Prudential AMCUAE RainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingJosh Allen Luxury Car CollectionRandi MahomesAuston MatthewsWho is Nicole LundersJeremy Doku and Shireen Doku Net WorthZachary BolducQuinn HutsonJake PaulCalvin PickardCristiano Ronaldo
SRINAGAR: Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the national representative body of Indian adventure tour operators, on Friday described J&K as a safe and secure tourist destination, calling for the reopening of all spots closed by the Union Territory administration after the Pahalgam terror attack.Addressing a press conference, ATOAI president Ajeet Bajaj said the body had successfully held its 17th annual convention in Srinagar without any issues. “Some of our members also went on trips to Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg. Everything is great here, and back to normal. We want to get more tourists back to J&K as early as possible and are keen to see all our areas open to adventure tourism,” Bajaj said, even as he admitted that certain situations weren’t in anyone’s control.“I have been coming to Gulmarg every winter. We all believe J&K is the adventure destination of the country, and we will promote safe and sustainable tourism here,” Bajaj said.On Dec 17, J&K CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated ATOAI’s 17th annual convention here, saying J&K was ideally placed to emerge as a major global destination for adventure tourism. The CM called 2025 a difficult year, stating that it started with the Pahalgam terror attack and ended with the Delhi blast a month ago. He said the region was dealing with circumstances “not of our making”. He praised Kashmir’s tourism industry for its resilience, saying those associated with the sector alone understand how they survive in such uncertainty. “It is a testament to their strength,” he said, adding that govt was doing its best to ensure tourism continued to flourish.Earlier this week, Omar had reiterated his demand for reopening tourist locations, including parts of upper Gulmarg, which were shut after the Pahalgam terror attack. He said the current situation did not justify prolonged closures, and Kashmir had faced far more difficult circumstances in the past. He said even during the tense security environment of the mid-1990s, tourism locations remained open.While the UT administration has reopened several popular tourist areas in a phased manner after the Pahalgam attack, many destinations continue to remain closed.
