Archive · 4 Jan 2026
J&K Extends Trekking Ban to Kokernag
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended a ban on activities like trekking and camping in the Kokernag forests.
This decision was made because of security concerns, as there have been reports of people trying to cross police checkpoints at night.
The ban includes areas like Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, and Sinthan.
The government has warned that anyone who does not follow these rules could face legal action.
This ban is in place for two months, but it could be changed earlier.
Earlier, similar restrictions were put in place in the Tangmarg area in north Kashmir.
J&K government extended ban on trekking, hiking, and camping in Kokernag forests due to security concerns.
The ban includes areas like Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, and Sinthan.
The order was issued by the sub-divisional magistrate under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023.
The ban will remain in force for two months unless withdrawn or extended.
Similar restrictions were previously imposed in Tangmarg in north Kashmir.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir government
- What
- Extended ban on trekking and similar activities in Kokernag forests
- When
- Friday (after previous restrictions in Tangmarg on Monday)
- Where
- Kokernag forests, south Kashmir
- Why
- Security concerns due to reports of rising threats and attempts to cross police checkpoints
- Location
- Kokernag forests, south Kashmir
- Reason
- Security concerns
- Activities Banned
- Trekking, hiking, camping
- Affected Areas
- Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, Sinthan
- Duration
- Two months (unless withdrawn earlier or extended)
- Legal Basis
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Previous Restrictions
- Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district
