Overview
- Seven locations in Kashmir and five in Jammu reopened on Monday, including Aru Valley, Rafting Point Yanner, Akkad Park, Padshahi Park, and Kaman Post in Kashmir, plus Dagan Top, Dhaggar, and Shiv Cave in Salal in Jammu.
- The decision was cleared at a Unified Headquarters meeting in Srinagar, with officials framing the step as part of a phased, security‑conditioned revival of tourism.
- Authorities said the reopenings are accompanied by enhanced measures such as special tourism police units, quick response teams, and added surveillance at key spots.
- Tourism bodies welcomed the announcement and urged reopening of remaining destinations to support hotels, guides, transport operators, and artisans ahead of the autumn and winter seasons.
- Reports differ on the cumulative total of sites now open, with some outlets citing 28 after this phase and others reporting higher figures, following an earlier June reopening of 16 destinations.