India, March 15 -- As summer approaches and the valley begins to bloom with vibrant flowers, tourism in Kashmir is witnessing a strong revival after the setbacks caused by last year's terror attack in Pahalgam. Thousands of tourists are now arriving in the valley every day, bringing renewed hope for the tourism industry and local businesses that depend on seasonal travel.

Tour operators across the valley say the current tourist influx presents a major opportunity for the sector to recover and grow. Hotels, houseboats, taxis and handicraft businesses are seeing increased activity as visitors explore Kashmir's famed landscapes, gardens and mountain destinations. Authorities have also reopened several tourist spots that had earlier remained...