Months after terrorists wreaked havoc in Pahalgam, scared away tourists and brought India and Pakistan on the brink of war, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is witnessing a slow but steady revival of tourism. The J&K administration is building free houses for families affected by Pakistani shelling, thereby prioritising hope and compassion over fear and a humanitarian approach over vengeful means. Local reports suggest that a landmark agreement was signed post the Pahalgam attack, between High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) and Divisional Commissioners of J&K. Following the cowardly April 22 attacks, the authorities had closed down 48 tourist destinations in the Valley. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has also stated that phased reopening of tourism hotspots in the Valley will lead to confidence-building and increase in tourist numbers.