6 days Ago By Mashable News Staff
The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken a drastic step to ensure safety of visitors following a deadly Pahalgam terror attack and rising tensions along the Pakistan border. As many as 48 out of 87 tourist destinations, including popular parks, gardens, and resorts, have reportedly been shut down citing serious security threats. The closures, spread across eight districts, come in response to intelligence warnings of potential militant attacks after the horrific April 22 killings in the Baisaran meadows, where 26 tourists lost their lives.
In the aftermath of the attack, thousands of visitors have reportedly fled the region, and hotels reported mass cancellations. This delivered a big blow to Kashmir’s tourism-driven economy, which saw 3.5 million visitors in 2024.
Officials have described the closure of these tourist spots as a precautionary measure, with gates locked at vulnerable locations to prevent further attacks. 48 tourist spots closed in Kashmir following terror attack warnings #ITDigital #jammukashmir #PahalgamTerroristAttack pic.twitter.
com/ThCtAlfo15 — IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) April 29, 2025 Intelligence reports suggest that terrorists, possibly backed by Pakistan, are planning targeted strikes on tourists, security forces and non-locals, per India Today. The Resistance Front, a group linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), initially claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam massacre, though it later retracted the statement. India has accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, leading to diplomatic fallout, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the closure of the Attari-Wagah border crossing.
Pakistan has denied involvement, with its PM Shehbaz Sharif offering to launch an investigation. List of closed tourist destinations in Kashmir Yousmarg Tossamaidan Doodpathri Aharbal Kousarnag Bangus Kariwan Diver Chandigam Bangus Valley Wular/Watlab Rampora and Rajpora Chearhar Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall Khampoo Bosnia Vijitop Sun Temple Verinag Garden Sinthan Top Margantop Akad Park Habba Khatoon Point Babareshi Ringawali Gogaldara Baderkote Shrunz Waterfall Kamanpost Namblan Waterfall Eco Park Khadniyar Sangarwani Jamia Masjid Badamwari Rajori Kadal Hotel Kanaaz Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant Ivory Hotel Padshapal Resorts and Restaurant Cherry Tree Resort (Faqir Gujri) North Cliff Cafe and Retreat by Stay Pattern Forest Hill Cottage Eco Village Resort (Dara) Astanmarg View Point Astanmarg ParaglidingMamneth and Mahadev Hills Buddhist Monastery Dachigam Astanpora Lachpatri Hung Park Naranag ALSO SEE: Asaduddin Owaisi's Abusive Outburst At Terrorists After Pahalgam Terror Attack Goes Viral; 'Inn Ha***zado Ne..
.' ALSO SEE: Pahalgam Terror Attack: Centre Reveals Why There Was No Security At Baisaran Meadow.
