Bollywood Celebrity Huma Qureshi visits Patnitop to promote tourism

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 29: On the second day of her visit to the Jammu region, Bollywood celebrity Huma Qureshi today explored the scenic landscapes of Patnitop and Nathatop where she experienced a firsthand taste of adventure through activities such as camping and nature walks.
At Skyview by Empyrean, Patnitop, she took a ride on the highest gondola in Asia—a marvel of engineering constructed without cutting a single tree. The initiative stands as a significant step towards eco-tourism and sustainable tourism practices in Jammu & Kashmir.
During her visit to Skyview by Empyrean, Huma Qureshi interacted with stakeholders and officials including Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai, Director Tourism Jammu Vikas Gupta, CEO Patnitop Development Authority Devander Singh Bhau and Joint Director Tourism Jammu Aijaz Qaiser.
The team also met with members of the Patnitop Hotels Association where discussions were held on strengthening tourism prospects in the region. Officials urged her to encourage more celebrities to visit and promote the scenic and cultural richness of Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Huma Qureshi said that she was absolutely awestruck by the beauty of Patnitop. “The warmth and hospitality of the people here are truly unmatched”, she added. Referring to the larger Jammu region, she mentioned that destinations like Katra, Bhaderwah, Bani, Billawar, Basohli, Marwah-Warwan, Rajouri, Poonch and several others are blessed with abundant natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
“Jammu & Kashmir is safe, serene and one of the most breathtaking destinations in India”, she said while wholeheartedly inviting tourists from across the country and the world to come, explore and experience this unmatchable beauty of Jammu and Kashmir.
Later in the day, she visited some of the well-known restaurants in Jammu city where she enjoyed the authentic local flavors including GI-tagged Kalari Kulcha, Anardana Chutney, Gucchi Pulao, Rajma and other traditional delicacies.
Director Tourism informed that the visit was planned as part of a strategic initiative to promote the diverse tourist destinations of the Jammu region. He added that more celebrity visits are scheduled in the coming days with the aim of showcasing the region’s potential and inviting tourists from across India and around the world to experience the unmatched beauty and cultural vibrancy of the region .
The members of the Patnitop Hotels and Restaurant Association wholeheartedly thanked Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism Yasha Mudgal and Director Tourism Jammu for conceptualizing and supporting this initiative.

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