Bhaderwah, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall this winter have hit tourism in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, affecting tourist arrivals and the local economy, tourism stakeholders said.

Since the onset of winter, renowned high-altitude tourist destinations such as Guldanda, Chattergalla and Padri — which usually start receiving snowfall by mid-October — have not witnessed any significant precipitation activity so far, adversely affecting winter tourism and adventure sports, they said.

The dry weather has resulted in a sharp decline in tourist arrivals, with visitors staying away from the region’s popular snow destinations. However, tourism stakeholders remain hopeful of a turnaround in weather conditions, expecting fresh snowfall over the next couple of weeks ahead of

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