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flag Jammu and Kashmir to fully reopen all tourist sites closed after 2025 Pahalgam attack by May 2026.

flag Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on February 19, 2026, that all tourist sites closed after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack—killing 26 people, mostly tourists—will fully reopen by May 2026. flag Around 30 sites have already reopened, with 17 more recently reopened, including Doodhpathri. flag The government is restoring infrastructure, improving facilities like toilets, and promoting repeat tourism, with full hotel capacity in key areas like Gulmarg and Sonamarg. flag Plans include launching nine new destinations under a centrally funded scheme, with efforts to redirect pilgrims from Mata Vaishno Devi to boost Jammu’s economy. flag Projects like Jammu Lake and the Riverfront are nearing completion, aiming to develop at least one tourist site in every region.

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