Pahalgam, April 30 -- A week after the dastardly terrorist attack in the peaceful town of Pahalgam, a wave of resilience and optimism is sweeping through the valley as tourists are returning to the union territory.

A tourist from Kolkata, West Bengal, who is visiting Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to ANI about her trip and said, "Before I came here, I was scared, but now it feels great."

Another tourist says, "It feels safe here, there is security too. We faced no problems so far. Some of the tourist spots are closed."

What was once a bustling hub with 5,000 to 7,000 tourists daily has seen a dramatic dip to just 50-100 visitors in the days following the tragedy.

Earlier this week, foreign and domestic tourists strolled through ...