Srinagar, Feb 16 — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that at least 14 tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir, shut as a precaution after the deadly Pahalgam attack, will be reopened.
According to the LG’s office, the sites will reopen with immediate effect.
“After a thorough security review and discussion, I’ve ordered reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures,” the LG said in a post on X.
As per the announcement, 11 tourist destinations in the Kashmir Division will reopen immediately. These include Yousmarg and Doodhpathri in Budgam; Dandipora Park in Kokernag; Peer Ki Gali; Dubjan and Padpawan in Shopian; Astanpora and the Tulip Garden in Srinagar; Thajwas Glacier; 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 cleared for immediate reopening.”
The LG’s office further said that four more sites will be reopened once snow clearance is completed. These include Gurez, Athwatoo and Bangus in the Kashmir Division, and Ramkund in Ramban district of the Jammu Division.
Officials said the phased reopening follows an assessment of the security situation on the ground and coordination with local authorities.