Jammu and Kashmir Tour Plan: An 8-Day Itinerary 📚 This guide is based on my 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 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 this guide or any single source. Standard precautions apply stay within ...