New Delhi: Following the directives of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Territory reopens 12 more tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir, which were closed in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in April this year. Among the twelve tourist spots, 5 are located in Jammu division while seven are in the Kashmir division.

The parks and gardens in and around Pahalgam, including Aru Valley, Rafting Point Yanner, ⁠Akkad Park, Padshahi Park, Bijbehara and Dara Shikoh Garden, were also reopened for tourists. Those re-opened in the Jammu division included Dagan Top in Ramban, Dhaggar in Kathua, Chinkah in Reasi, Shiv Cave in Salal, Reasi, and Padri in Doda.

How the decision was made

After the Pahalgam attack, almost 48 destinations were closed in Jammu and Kashmir. The horrendous attack le

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