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The April 22nd attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, has led to new travel warnings for tourists. This has led to rising concern among travelers about their safety in India. In this post, we will give you the latest updates, official advice, theories, and practical travel tips for 2025.

What Happened in Kashmir?

On April 22nd, an attack happened in Pahalgam, Kashmir Valley, in which 28 tourists were killed. The suspected terrorist group is Lashkar-e-Taiba, and ISI is believed to have helped them in this cruel attack on innocent tourists during their holidays. According to eyewitnesses, there were four terrorists. They asked the religion of the person, and when they came to know that the person was Hindu, they killed the person.

This incident has affected public perception about traveling to Kashmir, about Pakistan, and these terrorist attacks. The government of India is under pressure to take revenge and resolve this problem once and for all.

Travellers’ confidence has gone down about traveling in Kashmir, especially after looking at the war-like conditions in the entire country as well. According to sources and news, there is not a single bed booked in any hotel in the Kashmir Valley after the attack. This is proof that travelers’ confidence has gone down drastically. People are against visiting Kashmir anymore until this problem is solved.

Current Travel Advisory Status

According to the latest update of the US travel advisory, India is now a Category 2 country under their latest travel advisory. The travel advisory has recently appeared on their official website, and they have mentioned the incident in Kashmir at the beginning.

What does Category-2 mean? It is not a ban on travel to the country. If a country is in Category 2, it is recommended for travelers to be alert, especially in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, considering the war-like conditions.

We would like to clarify that the Indian government has not issued or updated an official travel advisory yet on any of their websites till 6th May 2025.

Regional vs. Nationwide Travel Safety

The incident is region-specific, like Kashmir, and is not a nationwide threat right now. Here is the list of safe and popular tourist destinations in India that remain unaffected by the latest travel warnings.

Places like Goa, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh (excluding the border areas), Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Varanasi – these are some of the places that travelers can still go to. Most of India is still safe and welcoming for tourists.

What Travelers Should Do (Travel Tips & Precautions)

Avoid high-alert areas, especially the border regions or disputed territories in India. Stay updated via the US State Department travel advisory. Look for local news sources like news, newspapers, where you will find detailed updates about the travel warnings in India.

You can also contact your embassy or consulate and register with your embassy if you are a foreign traveler. Keep emergency contacts and travel insurance in place, and book with trusted tour providers and guides only.

Final thoughts

We want to reinforce that India is a vast and diverse country, and a single incident should not define the entire nation. We encourage travelers to stay informed but not scared. We suggest postponing Kashmir visits but still exploring India with caution and confidence. That’s it in this latest travel warning. If there is anything new that comes, we will share that with you on this blog.

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