Srinagar, May 14 -- Come summer, Kashmir is witnessing a surge in queries from solo travellers seeking to explore the Valley on their own.

According to a recent survey by Policybazaar, more than 76% of travellers in 2026 are choosing to travel independently, making solo travel one of the dominant tourism trends globally.

Tourism stakeholders in Kashmir said the Valley has steadily emerged as a preferred destination for such travellers, particularly among young tourists, women travellers, content creators, and adventure enthusiasts.

Travel agents said they are receiving an increased number of queries from solo travellers again after a year-long hiatus following the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Though the number is not big, we are receiving...