Srinagar, July 1 -- Many of us had carefully planned these trips, some months in advance, only to see them abruptly cancelled after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

Security concerns and new restrictions have now forced trekking operators to suspend major expeditions, including the famous Kashmir Great Lakes and Tarsar Marsar routes.

In the face of such an emergency, the cancellations clearly fall under what is commonly known as force majeure-a situation beyond anyone's control.

But what's deeply unfair is how the trekkers are being treated by airlines. Despite the extraordinary circumstances, travelers are being denied full refunds. Many are now losing a significant portion of their travel expenses to cancellation fees, with no r...