NEW DELHI, April 14 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said J-K has again "turned the corner" to become a pre-eminent destination, even as he pitched for choosing the path of "value-based tourism" instead of chasing volumes.

Addressing an event here, the National Conference leader also flagged the high air fares for Srinagar-bound domestic flights, especially if booked a day or two before travel, saying he hoped the new Vande Bharat train connecting Jammu with Srinagar, which is expected to be flagged off soon by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will bring some relief for the travellers.

The event - ICC Aviation & Tourism Conference 2025 - was hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Abdullah said the beauty of Jam...