Archive · 13 Jan 2026
J-K Poonch Bans Trekking, Camping for 2 Months
The government in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has banned activities like trekking and camping in high-altitude areas for two months.
This is because these areas are dangerous due to difficult terrain and bad weather.
The ban applies to everyone except security forces, emergency services, and government officials who have special permission.
People who break this rule can be punished.
The ban started right away and will last for two months unless it is changed earlier.
Poonch District Magistrate Ashok Kumar Sharma banned trekking, camping, and similar activities in high-altitude areas for two months.
The ban is due to security and safety concerns in areas with difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions.
The prohibition applies to individuals, groups, tour operators, and adventure clubs, except those with prior written permission for official purposes.
Security forces, emergency services, and government officials on duty are exempt from the ban.
Violators of the order will face legal action under the relevant provisions of law.
- Who
- Poonch District Magistrate Ashok Kumar Sharma
- What
- Ban on trekking, camping, hiking, and similar outdoor activities
- When
- Effective immediately for a period of two months
- Where
- High-altitude areas of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Security and safety concerns due to difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions, and other hazards
- Location
- Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir
- Duration
- 2 months
- Activities Banned
- Trekking, camping, hiking, similar outdoor activities
- Authority
- Poonch District Magistrate Ashok Kumar Sharma
- Reason
- Security and safety concerns in high-altitude and forested areas
- Exemptions
- Security forces, emergency services, government officials on duty
- Legal Basis
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)