India, Dec. 29 -- The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large.Kashmir Travel Guide

The attack in Baisaran meadows, a prime tourist location, in its immediate aftermath, had dealt a big blow to the tourism and hospitality sector in the Union territory, and hit the psyche of many potential tourists, domestic and foreign, who were planning to visit Kashmir - a popular destination.

Over a month after the terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed, tourism in Kashmir did begin its long journey towards normalcy, but hesitation remained in the minds of travellers.

In early ...