Srinagar, Feb 16 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir that had been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure.
According to a post shared by the Office of the LG on X, as per news agency JKNS, the decision was taken after a comprehensive security review and consultations regarding the prevailing situation.
In the Kashmir Division, 11 tourist spots have been reopened with immediate effect. These include Yousmarg and Doodhpathri in Budgam; Dandipora Park in Kokernag; Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan and Padpawan in Shopian; Astanpora and Tulip Garden in Srinagar; Thajwas Glacier and Hung Park in Ganderbal; and Wullar/Watlab in Baramulla.
In the Jammu Division, three destinations—Devi Pindi in Reasi, Mahu Mangat in Ramban and Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar—have also been reopened for visitors.
The LG further stated that four additional sites—Gurez, Athwatoo and Bangus in Kashmir Division, and Ramkund in Ramban district—will be reopened once snow clearance is completed.
These tourist spots had been closed following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people, including 25 tourists and a local pony rider, were killed.
The reopening is expected to provide a fresh boost to tourism activities across the Union Territory. (JKNS)
