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Bhaderwah,
a favourite tourist destination Bhaderwah
(Jammu): Bhaderwah is emerging as one of the favourite tourist destinations
in Kashmir. It is a hill station in Doda district, 200 kilometres from Jammu.
Recently, the number of tourists flocking in the region has increased considerably.
Violence in the Kashmir Valley prompted the tourists to opt for Bhaderwah and
they have enjoyed their holidays. Bhaderwah is witnessing a heavy rush of tourists
for the first time in many years. "Because of the curfew in Srinagar and certain
parts of Kashmir valley, we changed our mind and decided to head off for Bhaderwah.
I am feeling very good after coming here. It's much more beautiful than the spots
near Srinagar and other places of Kashmir. There are many things to enjoy," said
Simram Khatri, a tourist. Icy capped peaks, streams, lakes, gardens, and the journey
along the gushing River Chenab at Bhaderwah are among the main attractions luring
the tourists. "Some people told us it is risky and unsafe place. But we were still
eager to go and see the place. We even celebrated my daughter's birthday here.
I must say it is a very perfect and peaceful place," observed Vsheka Waghani,
a tourist from Gwailor. Jammu and Kashmir has been among the top Asian tourism
destinations, particularly for the honeymoon couples, nature lovers, and enthusiasts
of adventure sports, skiers and trekkers. According to official figures, 430,000
tourists, including 23,000 foreigners visited Kashmir in 2008. -June
14, 2009 Go
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