A new survey conducted by Localcircles reveals that the terrorist attack of Pahalgam of 22, which claimed at least 28 lives, had a huge impact on the Kashmir tourist sector. The attack that made the militants associated with the resistance front led to extended fear and immediate cancellation of travel plans.
According to the survey, 62% of families who had in Kashmir between May and December 2025 will now cancel their plans to Kashmir in Kashmir.
The Localcircles survey has collected more than 21,000 verified answers from 361 districts. Respondents included 63% of men and 37% of women. The answers came from level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and rural areas.
Kashmir saw record tourist tracks, with more than 2.3 visitors to Crore as early as 2025. It was expected to have a strong season. However, the incident was influenced not only by general tourism, but also probably affecting the upcoming Yatra Amarnath.
Domestic airlines have already received more than 15,000 cancellations or overparted applications for flights to Srinagar.
The survey also finds that only 29% of respondents plan to visit Kashmir over the next three years. Meanwhile, 33% said their decision would depend on how well the government was dealing with the security situation.
Tour operators fear that long -term effects could be harmful if trust was not quickly renewed.
However, 38% of those originally plan to continue the trip, although the overall mood remains careful. J&K Mla Sajad Lone also expressed concern and said the attack was focused on the “economically impossible” region.
Terrorist attack PAHALGAM: What did PM modi say
Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously condemned the terrorist attack of Pahalgam in strong words.
“These terrorists and those who have conspired this attack will be punished more than they can imagine. The will of 140 Indians of Crore now break the back of the terror of the terror,” he said.
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