The date of 22 April 2025 can never be forgotten, because on this day Pakistani terrorists brutally killed 26 innocent people in Pahalgam, Kashmir. After the incident, Operation Sindoor took place in which the Pakistanis were given a befitting reply. At the same time, many questions were raised on the local people of Kashmir. After this painful incident, there was a decline in the number of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, but now after eight months, the valleys have returned to glory.
Interviews were held with the tourists who reached Pahalgam. Out of which a tourist named Diksha told that the people of Kashmir are very nice and she has come to Kashmir for the first time. She said, I have come from Hisar in Haryana and this is my first experience in Kashmir and it is really very beautiful. The security arrangements here are very good and we have come here to celebrate the New Year.
We are getting full support from the people of Kashmir and they are ready to help us in every small thing. Tourist Diksha’s husband Gautam told that there has been heavy snowfall in Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg and the valleys of Kashmir can attract anyone. Many people are coming from far and wide to visit and the arrangements here are also very good. We came here to cherish good memories and will also take them back with us.
The environment is better now than before – tourists
Another tourist said that he has come to Pahalgam for the third time and now the atmosphere has become better than before. He told that the local people are very supportive and are helping in every way. His accent is very sweet and in view of the New Year, tourists from different states of the country are reaching Kashmir to enjoy the snowfall and also enjoy the views of the beautiful valleys.
There was a huge impact on tourism after the Pahalgam attack.
After the Pahalgam attack, there was a big impact on tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The main business of Jammu and Kashmir is tourism, the shops and hotels here function only on the arrival of tourists. In the off season, the earnings of the local people are less, but during the snowfall season, a different smile appears on the faces of the valley and the local people.

