A year after the Pahalgam attack, a mix of fear, uncertainty, and hope

One year after the Pahalgam attack, fear and uncertainty continue to linger in one of Kashmir’s most popular tourist destinations. The Baisaran Valley, once bustling with visitors, now reflects a fragile return to normalcy as tourism struggles to recover. Local businesses, pony wallahs, and hotel owners say their livelihoods have taken a severe hit, with tourist footfall dropping sharply after the attack. While security has been tightened and authorities claim efforts to revive tourism are underway, many stakeholders argue that recovery remains slow and uneven. This ground report from Pahalgam captures the human impact of the attack, the economic fallout on Kashmir’s tourism sector, and the cautious return of visitors navigating fear, safety concerns, and hope. Perfect for viewers interested in: Kashmir tourism 2026 and ground reports Pahalgam attack anniversary and Baisaran Valley Is Kashmir safe for tourists? Kashmir economy and tourism crisis Jammu and Kashmir current affairs India security and tourism impact UPSC current affairs and governance issues Credits: Reporting and narration: Gowhar Geelani Camera: Adil Abass and Idrees Abbas Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar If you found this discussion insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295   #PahalgamAttack #KashmirTerror #PahalgamVictims #Kashmir #KashmirTourism #GroundReport #Baisaranvalley #terrorism #TourismCrisis