After months of closure, J&K’s tourist sites welcome visitors again

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Srinagar, Sep 30: The reopening of 12 key tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir has brought relief to hundreds of families who lost their livelihoods following the Pahalgam terror attack.

These sites, including Aru Valley, Rafting Point Yanner, Akkad Park, Padshahi Park Bijbehara, DaraShikoh Garden in Anantnag, Kaman Post and Eco-Park Khadniyar in Baramulla, among others across the Union Territory, had been closed for months as a security precaution.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinharecently announced the reopening after a thorough review, calling it a crucial step toward reviving the tourism industry and restoring confidence among local communities.

For months, residents in these areas endured unprecedented hardship. Ponywalas, who depended on pony rides in Pahalgam, le