Srinagar, March 5 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday highlighted that the territory has gained recognition as a tourist destination and the government has taken several initiatives to promote tourism.

Speaking in the legislative assembly, CM Abdullah pointed out the initiatives that have been taken by the Tourism Department of J-K to develop Gurez valley as an offbeat tourist destination.

CM Abdullah stated that the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir will examine the need for establishing a Tourism Development Authority for Gurez and the matter would be considered appropriately.

Notably, Gurez Valley has received the "Best of the Destination" award in 2022 while Dawar village in Gurez was honored with t...