Governor Satya Pal Malik will inaugurate Kashmir Autumn FAM (Familiarization) Tour-2018 at SKICC here.
The FAM tour will commence from October 25 to 27, in which 100 visitors from across the country will visit tourist places in Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg.
The tour programme is being organized by Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir. In order to chalk-out the modalities for Kashmir Autumn FAM (Familiarization) tour-2018, divisional commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting with senior officers to review the preparedness and arrangements.
The meeting was informed that the visitors will reach Srinagar on October 25 at SKICC where reception function will be held. It was stated that Governor will address the function. Izband Sozi, distribution of Welcome kit, release of Special Cover by India post, Shehnai Vadan, Santoor Vandan, Multi-Lingual Folk Dances of the State, on spot Sand Art painting portrait, Saazina Performance, Felicitation Ceremony and Cultural Programmes are the main attractions of the reception function,’ the organisers said.
Advisor to the Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai will address on the reception function.
It was further informed that after the culmination of the reception function, the visitors will tour to Srinagar where they visited Pari-Mahal, Chashmashah and Royal Spring Golf Course.
On October 26, the group will visit Betab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari in Pahalgam. The visitors will also enjoy Gandola ride in Gulmarg on October 27 besides they will visit Temple, Church, Strawberry Valley and Leopards valley in and around the Gulmarg area. Local Artists will present Cultural Programmes for the visitors in every location where they will visit.
The divisional commissioner stressed on the importance of this event and reiterated that the visiting dignitaries will be the ambassadors of Kashmir Tourism outside the state and beyond. He further impressed upon all the participants that they should leave no stone unturned to make this tour a success as it will be an important landmark in dispelling the negative perceptions.
He directed officers of SKICC to ensure that all arrangements are well in place. Authorities of SMC will undertake a special drive before the event in and around the SKICC.
The divisional commissioner Kashmir called for close coordination among the concerned Departments for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the Kashmir Autumn FAM (Familiarization) tour-2018.