LG Sinha Orders Reopening of 14 Tourist Spots Across J&K
Says 4 more sites, 3 in Kashmir, 1 in Jammu to open Soon after snow clearance
Srinagar, Feb 16 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced reopening of 14 closed tourist destination in the Union Territory.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor, in a post on X as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC wrote, After a thorough security review and discussion, I’ve ordered reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures.
11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division- Yousmarg, Doodhpathri in Budgam, Dandipora Park in Kokernag, Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan & Padpawan in Shopian, Astanpora, Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Thajwas Glacier, Hung Park in Ganderbal & Wullar/ Watlab in Baramulla to be reopened immediately, Sinha said.
Post further reads, 3 tourist spots in Jammu Division- Devi Pindi in Reasi, Mahu Mangat in Ramban and Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar to be reopened immediately.
LG Sinha further announced that, 3 sites in Kashmir Division- Gurez, Athwatoo, Bangus and 1 site in Jammu Division- Ramkund in Ramban will be reopened once snow gets cleared.
Tourist spots were closed following deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 including 25 tourists and 1 local pony rider was martyred. (KNC)
