New Delhi, April 24 -- A new survey conducted by LocalCircles reveals that the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed at least 28 lives, has had a massive impact on Kashmir's tourism sector. The attack, carried out by militants linked to The Resistance Front, has led to widespread fear and immediate cancellations of travel plans.

According to the survey, 62% of families who had travel or pilgrimage bookings to Kashmir between May and December 2025 are now cancelling their plans.

The LocalCircles survey gathered over 21,000 verified responses from 361 districts. Respondents included 63% men and 37% women. The responses came from tier 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and rural areas.

Kashmir saw record tourist footfall, with over 2.3 crore visitors...