Lieutenant Governor orders reopening of 14 tourist spots across J&K

Srinagar, Feb 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced reopening of 14 closed tourist destination in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Office of LG J&K in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said: “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.

11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division- Yousmarg, Doodhpathri in Budgam, Dandipora Park in Kokernag, Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan & Padpawan in Shopian, Astanpora, Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Thajwas Glacier, Hung Park in Ganderbal & Wullar/ Watlab in Baramulla to be reopened immediately.

3 tourist spots in Jammu Division- Devi Pindi in Reasi, Mahu Mangat in Ramban and Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar to be reopened immediately.

3 sites in Kashmir Division- Gurez, Athwatoo, Bangus and 1 site in Jammu Division- Ramkund in Ramban will be reopened once snow gets cleared”.

It is pertinent to mention that authorities had closed tourist spots across Jammu and Kashmir following deadly terror attach in Pahalgam in April 22, 2025. Twenty six people, mostly tourists were killed in the attack.