Srinagar, July 9 -- Speaking to reporters in West Bengal, where he is scheduled to attend a Tourism Fair, Omar said the situation in J&K is improving and visitors are returning in encouraging numbers.

"Things are not as bad as you are describing. A good number of tourists are returning to the region. The Amarnath Yatra has also commenced a few days back, and a good number of devotees are visiting the holy cave shrine via both routes. They are happy with the situation there," he said.

Omar added that he was in Kolkata to promote J&K tourism. "We want a good number of people from West Bengal to visit Jammu and Kashmir," he said.

Notably, tourism activity has picked up pace alongside the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Commissioner Secretary Tour...