Srinagar The ongoing dry spell in Kashmir during the Chilla-e-Kalaan, the 40-day harsh winter period, is keeping snow-loving tourists, both international and domestic, away from the Valley. With only 30 per cent occupancy in houseboats in Srinagar, it highlights the impact of the dry spell on Kashmir’s tourism sector. A significant number of foreign and domestic tourists have either postponed or cancelled their visits to Kashmir. Tour operators and tourism stakeholders note that this is the time when tourists from Southeast Asia and other countries usually prefer to stay in Kashmir, but the dr…