Jammu and Kashmir Government temporarily closed 48 tourist places out 87 places after Pahalgam Terrorist Attack in which 26 tourists killed after terrorist opened fire at Baisaran meadow on April 22.
Among the 26 tourists one was Nepal’s citizen.
While, other tourist places of Jammu and Kashmir, heightened by security forces as a precautionary measure they stated.
The Tourist places which closed, officials have marked these areas as either active operation zones or at risk of possible threats. The closures are only for now and will reassessed as the security situation changes.
The List of the Jammu and Kashmir tourist places which temporarily closed are:
| S. No. | District | Tourist Destination | Police Station Concerned | Status (Open/Closed) |
| 1 | Bandipora | Gurez Valley | Gurez | Closed for non-local tourists |
| 2 | Budgam | Yousmarg | Charisharief | Closed |
| 3 | Budgam | Tousimaidan | Khag | Closed |
| 4 | Budgam | Doodpathri | Khansahib | Closed |
| 5 | Kulgam | Aharbal | Manzgam | Closed |
| 6 | Kulgam | Kousarnag | Manzgam | Closed |
| 7 | Kupwara | Bangus | Kralpora | Closed |
| 8 | Kupwara | Kariwan Diver | Lalpora | Closed |
| 9 | Kupwara | Chandigam | Sogam | Closed |
| 10 | Handwara | Bangus Valley | Qalamabad | Closed |
| 11 | Sopore | Wular/Watlab | PS Sopore | Closed |
| 12 | Sopore | Rampora and Rajpora | PS Sopore | Closed |
| 13 | Sopore | Chearhar | PS Sopore | Closed |
| 14 | Sopore | Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall | Dangiwacha | Closed |
| 15 | Sopore | Khampoo, Bosnia, Vijitop | Panzalla | Closed |
| 16 | Anantnag | Sun Temple | Kheribal MaTTAN | Closed |
| 17 | Anantnag | Verinag Garden | Dooru | Closed |
| 18 | Anantnag | Sinthan Top | Larnoo | Closed |
| 19 | Anantnag | Margantop | Larnoo | Closed |
| 20 | Anantnag | Akad Park | Mattan | Closed |
| 21 | Baramulla | Habba Khatoon Point Kawnar | Gulmarg | Closed |
| 22 | Baramulla | Babareshi Tangmarg | Tangmarg | Closed |
| 23 | Baramulla | Ringawali Tangmarg | Tangmarg | Closed |
| 24 | Baramulla | Gogaldara | Tangmarg | Closed |
| 25 | Baramulla | Baderkote | Tangmarg | Closed |
| 26 | Baramulla | Shrunz Waterfall | Kreeri | Closed |
| 27 | Baramulla | Kamanpost | Uri | Closed |
| 28 | Baramulla | Namblan Waterfall | Sheeri | Closed |
| 29 | Baramulla | Eco Park Khadniyar | Baramulla | Closed |
| 30 | Pulwama | Sangarwani | PP Sangarwani | Closed |
| 31 | Srinagar | Jamia Masjid | Nowhatta | Closed |
| 32 | Srinagar | Badamwari | Khanyar | Closed |
| 33 | Srinagar | Rajori Kadal Hotel Kanaaz | PP Urdu Bazar | Closed |
| 34 | Srinagar | Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant | PP Urdu Bazar | Closed |
| 35 | Srinagar | IVORY Hotel gantal (Theed) | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 36 | Srinagar | Padshapal Resorts and Restaurant (Faqir Gujri) | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 37 | Srinagar | Cherry Tree Resort (Faqir Gujri) | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 38 | Srinagar | North Cliff Cafe (Astanmarg) | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 39 | Srinagar | Forest Hill Cottage (Dara) | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 40 | Srinagar | Eco Village Resort (Dara) | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 41 | Srinagar | Astanmarg View Point | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 42 | Srinagar | Astanmarg Paragliding Spot | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 43 | Srinagar | Mamneth and Mahadev Hills | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 44 | Srinagar | Buddhist Monastery, Harwan | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 45 | Srinagar | Dachigam – Beyond Trout Farm | PS Harwan | Closed |
| 46 | Srinagar | Astanpora/Qayam Gah Resort | PS Nishat | Closed |
| 47 | Ganderbal | Lachpatri Lateral | PS Sonamarg | Closed |
| 48 | Ganderbal | Hung Park | PS Gund | Closed |
| 49 | Ganderbal | Naranag | PS Kangan | Closed |
Tourist Advisory for Jammu and Kashmir
If You are planning to visit Jammu and Kashmir for vacation, then you are advised to stay updated on the latest travel advisories and see the situation of the places. You must avoid the places which, currently closed and wait for the notice to open. For real time updates, travelers must see the official government channels and locals news.
Tension between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack
Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply intensified in the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. For the fifth night in a row, Pakistani forces engaged in unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a strong military response from Indian troops.
Citing cross-border links to the Pahalgam incident, New Delhi has taken a series of stringent actions. These include suspending the decades-old Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down the Attari land border crossing, and expelling Pakistan’s military attachés from India. Additionally, all Pakistani nationals who entered India via the Attari border have instructed to leave the country by May 1.
Reacting to these measures, Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines, halted bilateral trade—including trade through third-party countries—and suspended the Simla Agreement.
