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Amid Heatwave In India, Huge Rush Of Tourists Seen In Kashmir
A guide carries a tourist on his shoulders amid snowy conditions at Affarwat Peak in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on May 16, 2026. As India experiences an intense heatwave, Kashmir provides a cool escape. Thousands of tourists from across the country are visiting Gulmarg, where temperatures remain pleasant. The meadows and gondola rides are crowded as visitors seek relief from the heat of the plains. Pahalgam is also experiencing a high number of visitors, giving Kashmir's tourism a strong start this summer. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto)
