From Local Residents to Tourist traders and visitors, everyone have welcomed the reopening of kashmir. The Valley is Buzzing with Activity as 16 out of the 48 Closed Tourist Spots Have Reopted Following Following Improved Security Conditions after the Deadly Pahalgam Attack. The clouds of terror have been to lift as 16 tourist destinations – Eight in the Kashmir Valley and Eight in the Jammu Region – Have been reopled. These spots had been closed after the April 22, 2025 terror Attack in pahalgam, which claimd 26 lives.
This phased reopening, announced by lieutenant government governor manoj sinha, aims to revive tourism and restore public confidence, as the attack hadrely impacted the region’s Economy.
Reopaneed destinations include
In Kashmir: Betaab Valley, The Park Near Pahalgam Bazaar, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, Achabal Garden (Anantnag District), Badamwari Park, Duck Park (Near Nigeen Lake), and Taqdeer PARK (Near Niger PARKE) Hazratbal, Srinagar).
In Jammu: Sarthal and Dhagar (Kathua), Devipindi, SIAD BABA, And Sula Park (Reasi), Guldanda and Jai Valley (Doda), and Pancheri (Udhampur).
The decision has been met with Enthusiasm from tourists and locals alike, seen as a sign of returning normalcy. The upcoming amarnath yatra is also expected to significantly boost the region’s tourism sector.
Tourist traders and locals, especially in pahalgam and srinagar, have expressed reliaf, as their livelihoods were heavily affected by the closures. Pony owners, shikara operators, and vendors are hopeful about regaining loss income. Many Had been Urging the Administration to Reopen Destinations, and Now that some have, a sense of reliable.
Manzoor Pakhtoon, Head of the Kashmir Houseboat Industry, Remarked, “We Had Said If Destinations Remain Closed, It Sends A Negative Signal. Reopen soon
Security measures stepped up
To address safety concerns, the administration has implemented a full spectrum of security measures. This includes:
Deployment of CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police at all tourist sites
Tourist Police Units at Each Location to Support Visitors
High-resolution CCTV and FRS (Facial Recognition System) Cameras at Entry/Exit Points, Parking Areas, Main Roads, and Crowded Spots
24/7 Survelance with Motion Detection and Night Vision
Central monitoring Rooms set up in Each District
Facial Recognition Databases Integrated with Blacklisted Individuals to Proactively Flag Threts
Boosts to tourism
Efforts to Restore Confidence Include the Launch of the Vande Bharat Express Connecting Kashmir to Katra, Rising Tourist Footfall, and Recent Visits by a Parliamentary Committee to Assess the Region ‘ Security. Promotional efforts, Including tourism vouches and social media campaigns, are also also in full swing.
While 32 Tourist Destinations Remain Closed, Officials Have Confirmed they will reopen in a phaseed manner based on ongoing security reviews in the coming weeks.
