Jammu & Kashmir to develop golfing villas in Pahalgam to target high-end tourism

Posted on 14 Sep 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has revealed today that golfing will be promoted as a major high-end sport to attract golfers from around the world in Pahalgam. He said following approval accorded to the revised Pahalgam Master Plan, a villa resort will be developed around the course to boost golfing activities in this scenic tourist destination. Efforts will be made to attract golfers from all over the world, including Japan and UAE.

Sayeed also said that more courses will be set up at different places to create a well-knit golfing circuit in the state. He described golfing as an eco-friendly sport, which has a huge potential in J&K, given its natural contours and landscape.

Sayeed also appreciated organizers for regularly holding its invitational cup, which has significantly contributed to the promotion of golf tourism in the state. In all, 106 golfers from Chandigarh, New Delhi and other parts of the country participated in the two-day tourney.