Impact of Terrorism and Internal Aggression on pilgrimage sites in Jammu & Kashmir

World Tourism Conference in 1960 at Manila declared tourism as a process of bringing ‘Hotels’ & ‘Guest’ together from all across the world. Hospitality and tourism can be said as one of the largest booming industry not even in India but in the world regardless of it being adventurous, exploring new place or having religious sentiments towards God or a temple popularly known as pilgrimage sites. Tourism not only uplift the economy of any place but also is great method of exchange in culture and beliefs. With boom in tourism comes greater opportunity and responsibility in any state for smooth running of tourists or pilgrims. Topping the list of being one of the most famous yet controversial places for tourism ‘Jammu and Kashmir’ has witnessed ups and downs due to internal aggression and terrorism activities. The willing people even native of India hesitate of visiting the place due to terrorism activity in the region as a result the economy of the region has also been deeply affected especially of the people who rely on tourism for their livelihood. This also includes the sentiments of the devotees that get compromised due to the tension faced by Jammu and Kashmir. The researcher here tried to identify the impact of terrorism and internal aggression in pilgrimage tourism industry of the region.