LG Manoj Sinha Leads Kashmir’s Tourism Revival: Borders Must Open Next

Now, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF JAMMU & KASHMIR, MANOJ SINHA, HAS FINALLY ANNOUNCED THE PHASED REOPENING OF SEVERAL KEY TOURIST DESTINATIONS. THIS IS NOT JUST A DECISION; IT IS A MESSAGE. IT IS A QUIET BUT FIRM DECLARATION THAT KASHMIR IS READY TO MOVE FORWARD AGAIN, THAT THE WHEELS OF LIFE AND TOURISM MUST NOT REMAIN STILL FOREVER.

- ADV.TAHIR

The valleys of Jammu & Kashmir have always been known for their breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality. But in the last few months, a dark cloud hung over the valley following the painful terror attack in Pahalgam, where innocent tourists lost their lives in an incident that shook not just Kashmir but the entire country.

In the aftermath, many tourist spots were quickly shut down, not out of fear, but as a necessary step to protect people, to assess security, and to bring life back under control.

Now, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has finally announced the phased reopening of several key tourist destinations. This is not just a decision; it is a message. It is a quiet but firm declaration that Kashmir is ready to move forward again, that the wheels of life and tourism must remain still forever. The doors to places like Betaab Valley, Kokernag, Verinag, Achabal, and Srinagar’s gardens such as Badamwari and Duck Park are now opening to visitors. It is an important moment. Tourism in Kashmir is not simply about business—it is woven into the daily lives of countless people. Families who run small guesthouses, pony-wallahs who guide tourists through the valleys, local shopkeepers, shikara owners, drivers, and street vendors—all of them have been waiting for this day when they can once again return to work with dignity and hope.