Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 23:53 IST

Manoj Sinha announced reopening of 14 tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir, including Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, Devi Pindi, after closures following the Pahalgam terror attack.

14 tourist spots were closed following the Pahalgam terror attack in April last year. (File)

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced the reopening of 14 tourist spots in the Union Territory, which had been closed following the Pahalgam terror attack in April last year.

In response to the terror attack at the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22 last year, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, primarily tourists, the L-G administration had shut down nearly 50 tourist locations in Jammu and Kashmir.

“After a thorough security review and discussions, I have ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in the Kashmir and Jammu divisions, which were temporarily closed as a precautionary measure,” stated the L-G’s office on X.

This latest decision brings the total number of reopened tourist spots to 26. On September 26, the L-G had already ordered the reopening of 12 tourist destinations.

Sinha specified that eleven tourist spots in the Kashmir Division – Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, Dandipora Park in Kokernag, Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan and Padpawan in Shopian, Astanpora, Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Thajwas Glacier, Hung Park in Ganderbal, and Wullar and Watlab in Baramulla – are to be reopened immediately.

In the Jammu Division, three tourist spots – Devi Pindi in Reasi, Mahu Mangat in Ramban, and Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar – are also set to reopen with immediate effect.

Additionally, Sinha mentioned that three sites in the Kashmir Division – Gurez, Athwatoo, and Bangus – and one site in the Jammu Division – Ramkund in Ramban – will be reopened once the snow is cleared.

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