<h1>Gurez Valley Emerges as Top Offbeat Tourist Spot; Receives Accolades and Plans for Further Development</h1> Gurez Valley in Bandipora district, near the Line of Control, is gaining recognition as a tourist destination, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister. The government plans to seek support from the Union tourism ministry for further development. The valley received the 'best offbeat destination' award in 2022, and Dawar village was honored with the 'best tourism village' award in 2023. Initiatives like commercial rafting have been introduced, and the tourism department plans to upgrade Gurez as an offbeat destination. Additionally, disaster assistance norms are periodically reviewed by the relevant authorities.