On April 22, 2025, a tragic Pahalgam Attack resulted in the loss of lives, leaving families devastated and the country in mourning. In response to this horrific incident, airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have increased their emergency flight services from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai. Countries including Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom have reiterated travel advisories. They have urged citizens to exercise caution while traveling in India. The Jammu and Kashmir government has now shut 50 tourist destinations and 48 resorts across the region. This comes as a precautionary measure following the attack in the region of Pahalgam.
This decision raises concerns about the future of tourism in Kashmir, a vital source of livelihood for many locals. In the wake of the Pahalgam Attack, fear has driven tourists away from the Union territory. This has resulted in numerous planned trip cancellations.
Here’s A List Of tourist Spots That Are Shut After The Pahalgam Attack
- Bandipora: Gurez Valley, Khampoo, Bosnia, and Vijitop are shut for tourists.
- Budgam: Yousmarg, Tousimaidan, Doodpathri, Chearhar, and Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall are shut for tourists.
- Kulgam: Aharbal and Kousarnag are shut to tourists.
- Kupwara: Bangus, Kariwan Diver, Chandigam, Handwara, and Bangus Valley are shut for tourists.
- Baramulla: Sopore, Wular/Watlab, Rampora, Rajpora, Habba Khatoon Point Kawnar, Babareshi Tangmarg, Ringawali Tangmarg, Gogaldara Tangmarg, Baderkote Tangmarg, Shrunz Waterfall, Kamanpost Uri, Namblan Waterfall, and Eco Park Khadniyar are shut for tourists.
- Anantnag: Sun Temple Kheribal, Verinag Garden, Sinthan Top, Margantop, and Akad Park are shut for tourists.
- Pulwama: Sangarwani is shut for tourists.
- Srinagar: Jamia Masjid, Badamwari, Rajori Kadal Hotel Kanaaz, Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant, IVORY Hotel Gandtal (Theed), Padshapal Resorts & Restaurant (Faqir Gujri), Cherry Tree Resort (Faqir Gujri), North Cliff Cafe & Retreat (Astanmarg), Forest Hill Cottage (Dara), Eco Village Resort (Dara), Astanmarg View Point, Astanmarg Paragliding Spot, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist Monastery Harwan, Dachigam (beyond Trout Farm), and Astanpora (Qayam Gah Resort) are shut for tourists.
Ganderbal: Lachpatri Lateral, Hung Park, and Naranag are closed to tourists.
