Shimla/ Dharamshala, April 29 -- Following the Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam, the travellers are reconsidering their plans to visit Kashmir and are shifting towards Himachal Pradesh, leading to sharp increase in bookings and inquiries across the hill stations, including Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala.

Condemning the attack, adviser of Shimla hotels and tourism stakeholders association Anil Walia said, "Owing to the unfortunate incident the shift in tourists route was expected. Though this will be of short term as the tourism sector in Kashmir will also bounce back."

"Since last evening, we have seen a spike in fresh online inquiries from many from tourists, who had originally planned to visit Srinagar," said Gajinder Thakur, presi...