Kashmir changed one year after Pahalgam attack, tourism back on track, contribution of 7-8% in GDP

Pahalgam One year after the terrorist attack in Kashmir The picture seems to be changing a lot. While tourism had come to a complete halt after the attack, now the valley seems to be regaining its glory.

big impact of the attack

On April 22, 2025, 26 people were killed in the terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam. After this incident, there was a huge decline in the number of tourists and hotel bookings reached almost zero. This had a direct impact on the tourism business of entire Kashmir.

Important role in GDP and employment

Kashmir’s tourism industry is a strong pillar of the valley’s economy.

• Annual size: About Rs 12,000 crore
• Contribution to GDP: 7-8%
• Employment: Employs more than 2.5 lakh people

Although the government has not released any official figures on the economic impact of the attack, reports suggest the tourism sector suffered major losses.

The glow is coming back again

After one year, the situation seems to be improving rapidly.

• More than 2.5 lakh tourists in the last one month Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden arrived
• Booking in Pahalgam which had come down to 0% has now reached almost 90%.

Tourists say that now the atmosphere of fear has reduced and trust is returning.

increasing tourist figures

The number of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir is continuously increasing:

• 2020: more than 25 lakhs
• 2022: 1.84 crore
• 2023: 2.06 crores
• 2024: 2.35 crores
• 2025 (January-June): More than 95 lakh

It is clear from these figures that Kashmir is once again becoming a center of attraction for tourists from India and abroad.

the way forward

Experts believe that if security and facilities continue to improve, Kashmir’s tourism sector can grow faster. This will not only strengthen the local economy but will also create new employment opportunities.