Anchor: Tourism in Bhaderwah, once the pride of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab Valley, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, and the devastating cloudburst and flash floods that struck Kishtwar and Bhaderwah in August, hoteliers, transporters, and other stakeholders are reeling under severe financial distress. Bhaderwah, once hailed as Mini-Kashmir, saw a record tourist footfall of more than 7 lakh visitors in 2024, with Guldanda meadow emerging as the most popular destination. Many unemployed youth invested in hotels, restaurants, and leisure parks—mostly by taking heavy bank loans. The terror attack led to mass cancellations, and natural calamities in August further crippled the sector. Hotelier Manish Kotwal says the industry is on the verge of closure, with staff cut, rent unpaid, and loan EMIs piling up. Boat operators at Bhaderwah’s Lake View Resort report mounting losses as there are no tourists. Local residents connected to the tourism sector are struggling to cope. MLA Bhaderwah Dalip Parihar has promised to raise the issue in the upcoming Assembly session and seek a special relief package, and to urge timely support from the Union Tourism Minister. Stakeholders are awaiting immediate government intervention to salvage Bhaderwah’s tourism industry and livelihoods dependent on the valley’s scenic charm.