Jammu, Dec. 26 -- Despite being severely impacted due to Pak-sponsored terror attacks (Pahalgam), Operation Sindoor, and unprecedented rains and floods, the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir this year recorded more than 1.47 crores tourists including 12,000 foreigners visiting the various destinations.

The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir this year remained impacted due to Pahalgam terror attack in April followed by Operation Sindoor in May and heavy to heavy rains and flash floods in the month of August that largely hit the Jammu Division.

The tourist destinations including Mata Vaishno Devi, Shivkhori Shrines, Patnitop, Sanasar, Bhaderwah were the worst hit.

As per the officials, a total 1,47, 32,552 tourists including 12889 forei...