Srinagar, June 21 -- Despite reopening 40 prominent tourist destinations after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Jammu and Kashmir government has maintained a strict, comprehensive ban on all trekking activities across the Valley.

The sweeping suspension has closed down high-altitude alpine trails-including the Kashmir Great Lakes circuit (comprising Vishansar, Gadsar, and Gangabal), Tarsar Marsar, and the trail from Kishtwar to Ladakh-along with 90 newly opened border routes near the Line of Control (LoC).

"We have requested the LG administration and the J&K chief minister several times but so far nothing positive has happened," said Rouf Tramboo, trekker, ski-mountain guide and adventure travel consultant. "Of late, many youngsters were...