Prospects of ecotourism development in Shopiyaan district.
Keywords:
Ecotourism, DevelopmentAbstract
For the state of Jammu and Kashmir as a whole, and for the Kashmir Valley in particular, tourism is a significant industry. In spite of its heavy reliance on agriculture and horticulture, tourism is still regarded as the economy's backbone due to the large number of jobs it creates. Large numbers of jobs have been created as a result of the industry, and many of those jobs have gone to the younger generation. Tourism continues to play an important role in the state's economy by stimulating economic activity in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. Tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley, especially during the summer and winter high seasons, and every part of Srinagar city is bustling with activity. The Golden Triangle of Kashmir, which includes Srinagar, Phalgam, and Gulmarg, has become the primary tourist destination.
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