Jammu Tawi, Feb. 20 -- Jammu and Kashmir is emerging out of the shadow of "evil eye" and is on verge of reclaiming its status as one of India's leading tourism destinations, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday.

He also invited people from across the globe to explore the picturesque region popularly known as 'paradise on earth'.

Speaking at the inauguration of the SATTE exhibition at Yashobhumi here, Abdullah highlighted J&K's rich and diverse offerings beyond its famous tourist spots like Gulmarg and Pahalgam or religious pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath shrines.

Jammu and Kashmir offers a lot more to satisfy anyone from holiday makers to adventure sports lovers and influencers to social media enthusiasts, he sa...