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On anniversary of Pahalgam attack, tourists pledge to return at the memorial site
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, tourists returned to the hill station and pledged to keep visiting. Hotels offered tariff rebates, and a goodwill gesture involving free rides was planned for the following day.
Why It Matters
The return of visitors and planned free-ride offers signal resilience in a tourism-dependent region impacted by terrorism, with potential implications for local economy and community morale.
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Free rides planned for tourists on April 22, 2026 as goodwill gesture
April 21, 2026
Pony riders and taxis planned to offer free rides for tourists on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as a goodwill gesture. The article notes that many taxi drivers volunteered to provide a one-hour free drive to tourists on the occasion, according to driver Jan Khatana.
Tourists return to Pahalgam on eve of anniversary, pledge to return
April 21, 2026
On April 21, 2026, the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, tourists returned to Pahalgam and issued a pledge: 'We will keep coming to paradise.' The destination was described as teeming with visitors, and hotels were offering rebates on tariffs.