Winter Carnival, thrown open by Div Com Kashmir Pandurang K Pole in Kulgam

Kulgam,February 16:

The Winter Carnival was thrown open by Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole in presence of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat from Aharbal Tourist destination by flagging-off trekkers group and by inaugurating several Snow games.

This event has been organised by the District Administration in collaboration with Aharbal Development Authority, Tourism department and Forest Division Kulgam.

The District Development Chairperson complimented and applauded the District Administration for the initiative to promote tourism and tourist destination of district.

The aim behing organizing this winter carnival is to promote winter tourism activities in unexplored scenic places, destinations of the district and to boost the tourism sector in Kulgam.

Snow games played today at Aharbal included Snow Rugby, Snow Volleyball, Snow Runs for peace, Snow skiing, Tug of war etc and such Snow events/games were carried out for the first time here in Aharbal.

Gender-neutral games also included multiple Snow games, viz. Snow Volleyball, Tug of War etc. and gained attention and appreciation of people at large.