Another lost trekking season in Kashmir Kashmir's adventure tourism sector faces a significant downturn. Trekking routes across the Valley are closed, halting a once-thriving industry. This has impacted local entrepreneurs and staff who relied on adventure activities. While some have relocated, many face an uncertain future. The reopening of key routes like the Great Lakes Trek is crucial for the industry's survival. #Kashmir #tourism_sector #significant_downturn #downturn #Kashmir_Kashmir #sector_faces #Kashmir_adventure #lost_trekking #trekking_season #adventure_tourism
Porcupines push saffron to brink in Kashmir Kashmir's prized saffron is under siege from an unexpected foe: the Indian crested porcupine. These nocturnal rodents are burrowing underground, destroying saffron corms and decimating harvests. Production has plummeted, threatening the livelihoods and identity tied to Pampore's "red gold." Authorities are assessing damage and proposing deterrents, but farmers fear the crisis will worsen without significant state intervention. #Indian #Kashmir #Kashmir_Kashmir #Indian_crested #Kashmir_prized #unexpected_foe #Porcupines_push #crested_porcupine #push_saffron #prized_saffron
