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Omar Abdullah Hails Tourism Revival In Pahalgam Amid Phased Reopening Of Top Attractions

Following the April 22 attack, the government has begun a phased reopening of attractions, with tourists and locals alike returning to the hill town, signalling optimism for Kashmir's tourism industry

Dal Lake in Srinagar is ordinarily a tourist hotspot, but after the attacks in Pahalgam, tourism had slowed down Photo: Adwait Sarode/Unsplash
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently expressed optimism over the visible revival of tourism in the Valley, particularly in Pahalgam, one of the region’s most beloved hill resorts. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the CM shared his observations from a recent visit to the town, highlighting the contrast between his earlier experience and the current scene.

“The last time I was in Pahalgam, I cycled through a market that was all but deserted. Today, I came back to a Pahalgam that was bustling with activity,” Abdullah wrote, noting that the return of tourists and local picnickers marks a hopeful turn after uncertainty.

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