The Kashmir Valley, often romanticised as “Paradise on Earth,” is grappling with a stark reality this peak summer season—empty houseboats, vacant hotel rooms, and disappointed shikara owners. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam didn’t only kill 26 tourists but also the tourism industry as well. Tourism, the region’s economic lifeline, is seeing an unexpected decline … Continue reading Tourism Crisis in Kashmir – A Wake-Up Call for Revival