Srinagar, Oct. 6 -- More than 3,000 foreign tourists have arrived in Kashmir over the past two months, showing a steady recovery in visitor numbers and renewed confidence in the Valley as a travel destination, officials said on Sunday.

Officials from the tourism department told that the fresh surge in foreign arrivals indicates that confidence is gradually returning. "Foreign travellers are once again exploring the Valley's scenic destinations, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the Mughal gardens such as Shalimar, Nishat, and Chashme Shahi, besides other popular locations," the officials said.

The Union Territory recorded 19,570 foreign tourist visits during January-June 2025 and over 95 lakh domestic visits in the same period, underscor...