Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), July 12 -- : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday issued guidelines for entry of tourists in the Union Territory and stated that tourism in Jammu and Kashmir will open in a phased manner from July 14.

"Whereas, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to open the Tourism sector in a phased manner w.e.f July 14, 2020; and whereas, in view of the COVID related measures, it is felt imperative to put in place a protocol to be followed by the tourists as well as the persons/authorities engaged in the hospitality sector," read an order from J-K government.

As such, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 24 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the guidelines annexed with this order are hereby i...