Jammu and Kashmir Tour Plan: An 8-Day Itinerary 📚 This guide is based on thorough research from official tourism sources rather than a personal visit. Written by Debarun Sana. A note on current conditions (2026) Kashmir's main tourist circuit — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg — is operating normally in 2026, with record tourist numbers and heavy security presence in these areas. It's worth knowing the region did see a serious security incident in Pahalgam that led to the temporary closure of a number of tourist sites; most have since reopened, including Betaab Valley and Aru Valley, with enhanced security patrols. This isn't meant to alarm — millions of tourists visit the core circuit safely each year — but given the region's history, it's genuinely worth checking current, dated advisories (J&K Tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, and your home country's travel advisory) shortly before you travel rather than relying only on thi...