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Popular trekking spots successful Anantnag, Kashmir were placed retired of bounds connected Friday (January 2, 2026), pursuing inputs from information agencies’.
On the banned database are Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, and Sinthan Top. These areas are astatine an altitude of astir 3,696 meters and person traditionally attracted escapade lovers to the high-altitude meadows and glacier lakes they are known for.
According to an bid issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Kokernag, inputs from constabulary and information agencies indicated information vulnerabilities successful definite high-altitude and forested areas falling nether sub-division Kokernag.
The bid said unrestricted question and outdoor activities successful these delicate areas “could adversely impact nationalist information and security”.
“The bid volition stay valid for 2 months unless withdrawn oregon extended,” it said
Meanwhile, the Station House Officer (SHO) Larnoo was directed to guarantee strict implementation of the bid and modulate question astatine each check-points.
Nestled precocious successful the Himalayas, Margan Top, Chauhar Nag and Sinthan Top connect Kisthwar successful Jammu with the Kashmir Valley. Margan Top has a trekking way that leads to Kargil successful Ladakh. The country is fashionable with some section and foreign adventure sports lovers.
