Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on World Tourism Day said, “I invite you all to visit Jammu & Kashmir. Blessed with stunning landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and unmatched hospitality.”
In a post on X, the Office of LG wrote, “On World Tourism Day, I invite you all to visit J&K. Blessed with stunning landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and unmatched hospitality, the crown jewel of India is a cherished year-round destination, offering breathtaking beauty and a spiritual experience.”
Earlier, on Friday, he ordered the reopening of 12 tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, which had remained closed following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in April this year.
The decision was welcomed by the stakeholders and people associated with the tourism industry in Kashmir.
In a statement issued on Friday, Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) President Farooq Kuthoo said the reopening of tourist spots sends a strong and encouraging message to both domestic and international travellers.
“It is a welcome step that will help in restoring the confidence of tourists and stakeholders associated with the industry,” he said.
The LG administration had shut down nearly 50 tourist spots after the April 22 terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people in Baisaran Meadow.
“After a thorough security review and discussion in today’s UHQ Meeting, I’ve ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in the Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures,” Sinha said in a post on X.
“Seven tourist spots in the Kashmir division, including Aru Valley, Rafting Point Yanner, Akkad Park, Padshahi Park, and Kaman Post, and five in the Jammu division, including Dagan Top, Ramban, Dhaggar in Kathua, and Shiv Cave in Salal, Reasi, are to be reopened from Monday, 29th September,” Sinha said in a separate post.
Before this, Sinha had opened 16 tourist destinations, including some parts of Pahalgam, in June.
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