Patnitop, May 12 -- The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan turned out to be an unexpected opportunity for the people of Patnitop and Batote and those dependent on tourism for livelihood.

Many people from Jammu and other surrounding areas preferred to stay in hotels in Patnitop and Batote with their travel companions, marking the area as safe and secure.

Many visitors who left Kashmir halfway preferred to stay in hotels in Patnitop. Following the Pahalgam attack, tourism in Jammu and Kashmir wore a deserted look, which affected Patnitop as well.

However, over the past few days, tourists have started to visit again, due to which there has been a rise in income for the hoteliers.

According to hotelier Rajesh Kumar, due to the Pa...