Srinagar, Apr 29 (KNS): Following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, authorities in Jammu andY Kashmir have shut down 54 tourist spots as part of a region-wide security clampdown. However, several major destinations remain open under tight security.
An official circular outlines a district-wise shutdown, while select sites are guarded by CAPF, CRPF, and QRT teams. In Bandipora, Gurez Valley is closed at Sumbal, while Athwatoo and Wullar Vantage Park stay open with CRPF protection.
Budgam’s Tousimaidan and Doodpathri are blocked, but Shopian’s Pir Ki Gali is operational with strong deployment. Baramulla’s Gulmarg functions under a six-point grid, while nearby sites like Habba Khatoon remain shut.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
In Srinagar, areas like Boulevard Road and Mughal Gardens are open with security, while Harwan resorts and Dachigam’s trout farm are closed.
Kokernag Garden in Anantnag is active with tourist police, but Verinag remains shut. Sonamarg, Aharbal, and Thajwas Glacier are accessible with joint forces on patrol.
A senior officer said the closures focus on areas prone to ambushes, balancing tourism with5 safety. Authorities say measures are reviewed daily, and tourists are urged to check official updates before travel. (KNS)