Srinagar, April 3 -- The ski resort of Gulmarg near Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir has been closed for skiing after witnessing a relatively better skiing season this winter than last year although there was staggered snowfall in the Himalayan valley.

The tourism department has ordered the closure of the Gulmarg resort from April 1 for skiing activities owing to the increase in temperatures and arrival of spring season.

"In view of the current situation and after due consideration, it has been decided that all skiing activities at the ski stations shall be closed with immediate effect," said an order issued by the assistant director tourism, Gulmarg, Tahir Mohiuddin.

Unlike the winter of 2023-24 when the resort had faced an unpr...