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Tourism Resumes in Pahalgam Amid Tight Security After Attack

Tourist activity has resumed in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, following a brief halt due to the recent terror attack. With enhanced security measures in place, visitors have started returning to the scenic hill town. Authorities aim to restore normalcy while ensuring safety, as local businesses welcome the cautious revival of tourism.

Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; Pahalgam
J&K Tourism: Phalagam Tourism Repone | Photo: PTI

Tourists pose for a photograph as they visit Pahalgam, in Anantnag district, J&K. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the parks at tourist places, which were closed in view of security considerations after the Pahalgam terror attack, are being reopened in a phased manner to allow tourists to visit the destinations.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; shikara ride in Dal Lake
J&K Tourism: Tourists take a shikara ride in the Dal Lake | Photo: PTI

Tourists take a shikara ride in the Dal Lake, amid a decrease in number of tourists following the Pahalgam terror attack, in Srinagar.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; ITBP personnel patrol
J&K Tourism: Tight security ahead of reopening of tourist places in Pahalgam | Photo: PTI

ITBP personnel patrol an area at Betaab Valley of Pahalgam ahead of reopening of tourists places in the area, which were closed in view of security considerations after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in Anantnag district.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; Botanical Garden
J&K Tourism: Botanical Garden in Anantnag | Photo: PTI

Visitors arrive at Botanical Garden, Kokernag, in Anantnag, J&K.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K;  Verinag Mughal Garden
J&K Tourism: Visitors at Verinag Mughal Garden | Photo: PTI

Visitors arrive at Verinag Mughal Garden after it was reopened, in Anantnag, J&K.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K;  Verinag Mughal Garden
J&K Tourism: Verinag Mughal Garden, Anantnag | Photo: PTI

Visitors at Verinag Mughal Garden after it was reopened, in Anantnag, J&K.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; Betaab Valley
J&K Tourism: Visitors at Betaab Valley | Photo: PTI

Visitors wait to enter the Betaab Valley after it was reopened, in Anantnag, J&K.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; Duck Park in Srinagar
J&K Tourism: Duck Park in Srinagar | Photo: PTI/S Irfan

A man plays with a child at Duck Park along the banks of Dal Lake, in Srinagar.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; Badamwari
J&K Tourism: Badam Vaer/ Badamwari | Photo: PTI/S Irfan

Visitors at Badam Vaer, in Srinagar.

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Pahalgam attack: Tourist spots reopen in J&K; Betaab Valley
J&K Tourism: Betaab Valley | Photo: PTI

Visitors at the Betaab Valley after it was reopened, at Pahalgam in Anantnag, J&K.

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