Kashmir Tourism Implements Weekend School Bus Ban in Gulmarg

The Kashmir Tourism Department has banned school buses from entering Gulmarg on weekends to manage heavy visitor traffic. Schools are advised to plan excursions on weekdays and obtain prior permission. The advisory also emphasizes the eco-fragile nature of Gulmarg and the importance of avoiding littering.

The Kashmir Tourism Department enacted a ban on school buses entering Gulmarg on weekends, citing heavy visitor traffic as the primary reason. This regulatory measure aims to mitigate congestion and traffic jams in the popular tourist destination.

According to an advisory issued by the chief executive officer of the Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg, schools must now schedule their excursions on weekdays instead. Heads of private and government schools in the Kashmir Division are advised to seek prior permission from the development authority at least one week before any planned excursion.

The advisory stipulates that details such as the total number of buses, number of students, and contact information for in-charge staff must be provided in applications. Additionally, it stresses the eco-fragile nature of Gulmarg, warning against littering and the use of plastic and polythene, which are punishable offenses.

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