Is Kashmir Safe for USA and UK Tourists? There is no single yes-or-no answer, and any website that gives you one is not being straight with you. As of 2026, both the U.S. Department of State and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advise against travel to the Kashmir Valley, specifically naming Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, while making an exception for the city of Jammu and the Union Territory of Ladakh (including Leh). At the same time, domestic and some international tourists continue to visit these same destinations every season, hotels operate normally on most days, and […]
