The terror attack on tourists visiting Pahalgam has sparked a frenzy among those who are still in south Kashmir's tourism destination. The morning after Tuesday's bloodbath unleashed by terrorists, panic-stricken tourists were seen making a beeline to move out of Pahalgam.

This video above from Pahalgam's Movera -- a rafting point on the banks of the Lidder river -- showed tourists leaving for Srinagar.

Others who were scheduled to visit Pahalgam have cancelled their plan.

A tourist from Delhi, Sameer Bhardwaj, told ANI: "We have been in Kashmir for the last three days. We had plans for Pahalgam, but since the situation is not good here, we are leaving for Delhi... What happened here is very wrong. Such a thing has happened in Pahalgam for the first time."

The once-bustling Pahalgam resort has fallen silent after tourists rapidly evacuated the area in the wake of the terror attack

Among the key attractions affected is Baisaran, a popular tourist spot known for its camping facilities for trekkers heading toward Tulian Lake. Accessible via pony rides from Pahalgam, Baisaran offers scenic views of the town and the Lidder Valley, drawing thousands of visitors each season.

Pahalgam also serves as a critical hub for the annual Amarnath Yatra, with pilgrims traditionally undertaking the 48-kilometre trek from the town through Anantnag district to the sacred shrine. The other major route, a steeper 14-kilometre path from Baltal in Ganderbal district, provides an alternative for devotees.

Meanwhile, coffins of the victims killed in the terror attack were brought to Srinagar Airport in the morning, with several state government representatives present to assist in the repatriation of the deceased and the safe return of tourists to their home states.

In response to the surge in tourist movement at the airport, Air India has added two additional flights to Delhi and Mumbai, scheduled for today.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu held discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to coordinate the arrangement of extra flights from Srinagar. Naidu is also closely monitoring airfare rates to prevent price hikes and is actively evaluating the situation to ensure any emerging needs are addressed. 

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has arranged four new flights -- two each to Delhi and Mumbai -- and remains in constant contact with airlines to expand services if necessary.

Air India Express has announced full support for passengers traveling to and from Srinagar, offering greater flexibility to manage their bookings.

The airline is waiving all date change fees and fare differences for passengers with tickets to or from Srinagar until April 30, 2025. Travelers also have the option to cancel their bookings and receive a full refund to their original payment method, the airline said in a statement.

Passengers can modify or cancel their bookings through the "Manage Booking" section on the Air India Express website or by using the AI-powered chat assistant, Tia, by sending #SrinagarSupport to +91 63600 12345.

Air India Express currently operates direct flights between Srinagar and five cities — Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jammu, and Kolkata — with approximately 80 weekly services. The airline also provides one-stop connectivity to 26 cities across its domestic network, including Agartala, Ayodhya, Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi.

Meanwhile, in the wake of the deadly attacks, security has been significantly tightened in Pahalgam. Police have installed concertina wire barriers, and helicopters have been deployed to conduct aerial surveys and support ongoing search operations.