Autumn brings fresh hopes for Kashmir tourism industry

Fresh influx of tourists during the autumn season is expected to give a major fillip to the tourism industry in Kashmir which has rightly been described as 'heaven on earth' for its breathtaking beauty.

Having suffered a major blow due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the locals are hoping that tourists from all over the country will arrive   in the Valley after being locked down at home for a major part of the year.

With the onset of autumn, golden and brownish colour of leaves of Chinar trees adopt a very attractive look.

Tourists prefer to visit Mughal Gardens including Nishat, Shalimar, Harwan and Chashmashahi.

"People across the world wait for the autumn season so that they can come to Kashmir.I want people to explore the different colour of the paradise during season of autumn," Sadaf, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, said.

Autumn is called "Harud" in the local language which denotes the foggy season with different hues in the air and during this season, the maple leaves of majestic Chinar trees turn gold-brown from the green that always attracts nature lovers both locals and tourists.

"I am regular visiter of Kashmir. In autumn, different types of leaves, colour and beauty is all around. Kashmir is one of the most beautiful destination in my visit diary.I must say that everyone should come and stay for few days ," said Aslam a tourist.

Authorities are hoping that this autumn season, which is on peak, will play a very important role to attract tourists in the coming days.

So, come over and visit Kashmir. As emperor Jahangir had once said: "Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o, hameen ast-o, hameen ast" meaning, "if there is Paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this.".