Srinagar, April 29 — At least 48 tourist destinations have been shut across Kashmir Valley, with authorities citing precautionary measures due to perceived threats to visitors.
“Gates have been closed at 48 of the 87 public parks and gardens in Kashmir in view of the threat perception to tourists,” an official told
HT.
“Intelligence agencies have issued warnings that more attacks targeting tourists may be planned in Kashmir.”
The list of affected sites include Yousmarg, Tousimaidan, Doodpathri, Aharbal, Kousarnag, Bangus, Kariwan Diver Chandigam, Bangus Valley, Wular/Watlab, Rampora and Rajpora, Chearhar, Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall, Khampoo, Bosnia, Vijitop, Sun Temple, Verinag Garden, Sinthan Top, Margantop, Akad Park, Habba Khatoon Point, Babareshi, Ringawali, Gogaldara, Baderkote, Shrunz Waterfall, Kamanpost, Namblan Waterfall, Eco Park Khadniyar, Sangarwani, Jamia Masjid, Badamwari, Rajori Kadal Hotel Kanaaz, Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant, IVORY Hotel, Padshapal resorts and restaurant, Cherry tree resort (Faqir Gujri), North cliff cafe and retreat by Stay Pattern, Forest hill cottage, Eco village resort (Dara), Astanmarg View Point, Astanmarg Paragliding, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist Monastery,, Dachigam – Beyond Trout Farm / Fisheries Farm, Astanpora(especially Qayam Gah resort, Lachpatri, Hung Park and Naranag.
“Many of these are located in far-flung areas and were promoted for tourism only over the past decade.”
While no formal government order has been issued, officials confirmed that access to these areas has been restricted, with entries blocked or locked gates now visible at several points.
In parts of south Kashmir, some of the Mughal Gardens have been locked down entirely.
They added that the security review remains ongoing, and more tourist spots may be added to the restricted list depending on the evolving threat scenario.