Srinagar: Ahead of the new year celebrations, the much anticipated winter sports season kickstarted in the world famous ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) Tariq Hussain inaugurated the winter sports season in Gulmarg, marking the beginning of an exciting period for tourists and sports enthusiasts at the valley of meadows.
Gulmarg and other parts of Kashmir valley received heavy snowfall during the past few days much to the delight of the sports lovers and the tourists staying at the ski resort to celebrate the New Year and to enjoy the skiing events.
The CEO, accompanied by the officials from JK Cable Car Corporation, GDA, Tourism Department, Municipal Committee, and Tourist Police, conducted an extensive tour of Gulmarg, Gondola, and Kongdoori to ensure the safe upcoming winter sports events including skiing for the tourists and sports lovers.
Hussain during his visit also put through the famous “Baby skiing slop” for the sports lovers and tourists.
Soon after the “Baby Skiing slop” was inaugurated, the tourists and children undertook skiing on it with much happiness and fanfare.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and providing hassle-free services to visiting tourists.
The CEO also interacted with the many stakeholders and tourists during his visit and emphasized to conduct the upcoming events at the ski resort without any trouble.
Gulmarg is abuzz with tourists who have thronged to the place from various parts of the country and a good number of international tourists have also come here to celebrate the New Year function besides to enjoy the skiing on the world famous skiing slopes.
The tourists described the place as a perfect one for holding winter sports events.
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