Srinagar, April 29
The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that 48 destinations across the Valley have been shut for tourists.
The action comes after the horrific attack on tourists in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam town in Kashmir. Twenty-five tourists, including a Nepali national and a local, were killed in the firing by terrorists, who singled out Hindu men for their religion.
The valley has 87 total destinations, out of which 48 have been closed now.
Kashmir has witnessed a drop in tourists after the Pahalgam terror attack. The number of arrivals at Srinagar airport witnessed a steep decline.
The destinations which have been closed are, Yousmarg, Tousmaidan, 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, Aali Kadal, Padshapal resorts, Faqir Gujri, 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.
The other destinations have been provided with proper security. An official said that some of these destinations have been closed temporarily.