{"id":1305410,"date":"2026-01-27T08:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1305410"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:45:17","slug":"1-6-crore-tourists-visited-kashmir-in-2025-after-pahalgam-attack-floods-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/1-6-crore-tourists-visited-kashmir-in-2025-after-pahalgam-attack-floods-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"1.6 Crore Tourists Visited Kashmir In 2025, After Pahalgam Attack, Floods – Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s tourism sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025<\/strong>, recording 1.61 crore tourist visits up to November<\/strong>, despite facing significant adversity during the year, including the Pahalgam terror attack in April<\/strong> and floods in August-September<\/strong>, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha<\/strong> said during the main Republic Day function<\/strong> in Jammu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tourism Amid Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The year 2025 presented multiple hurdles for the Union Territory\u2019s tourism industry. In April<\/strong>, a terror attack in Pahalgam \u2014 known for its scenic beauty \u2014 targeted tourists, resulting in multiple fatalities and prompting concerns about visitor safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later in August and September<\/strong>, heavy monsoon rains and floods<\/strong> disrupted infrastructure and deterred travel to key destinations. Despite these setbacks, consistent government efforts to ensure safety, reopen destinations and reassure tourists helped sustain visitor interest throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tourist Footfall and Economic Contribution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 1.61 crore visits<\/strong> \u2014 encompassing domestic and international travellers \u2014 represent a strong performance given the mid-year challenges. Although this figure marked a decline compared with over 2.35 crore visits in 2024<\/strong>, officials highlighted it as an encouraging result under trying conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism remains a key economic driver<\/strong> for Jammu and Kashmir, which was granted industry status in 2020<\/strong> to attract investment and modernise infrastructure. Visitor inflows support local businesses, create jobs in hospitality and services, and stimulate ancillary sectors such as transport and retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Initiatives and Future Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lt Governor Sinha emphasised that sustained and strategic policy interventions<\/strong> have played a pivotal role in the sector\u2019s rebound. Efforts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n