Srinagar, June 14 -- Eight destinations each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions will reopen, including the popular Betab Valley and parks in Pahalgam Market. Other sites reopening in South Kashmir include Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, and Achabal Garden.

In Srinagar, the gates of Badamwari, Duck Park, and Taqdeer Park will be reopened. In Jammu division, tourist locations such as Sarthal and Dhaggar in Kathua, Devi Pindi, Siyad Baba, Sula Park in Reasi, Guldanda and Jai Valley in Doda, and Pancheri in Udhampur will also welcome visitors again.

The Lieutenant Governor said the reopening will be carried out in phases, with security assessments guiding the process for remaining sites.

"Some places were closed after the April 22 (attack) in...