UK Issues fresh travel advisory against visiting Jammu & Kashmir

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a sharp travel advisory for British nationals, warning them against travelling to Jammu and Kashmir and areas within 10 kilometres of the India-Pakistan border.

This advisory includes prominent tourist destinations such as Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and also the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

The UK government has specified that travel by air to and from the city of Jammu and movement within Jammu city are exceptions to this advisory.

The updated warning follows a deadly blast near New Delhi’s Red Fort, which heightened security concerns across northern India and the border region.

The advisory was released in the wake of the explosion at the Red Fort Metro Station on November 10, 2025, which killed twelve people and injured many others.

Authorities suspect the blast involved a Hyundai i20 carrying up to 70 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, an explosive substance. The FCDO has urged British citizens to comply with local authorities’ instructions and monitor local media for updates on the unfolding security situation.

The Wagah-Attari border crossing between India and Pakistan remains closed, adding to regional tensions.

British officials emphasise that disregarding the travel advisory could invalidate travel insurance, urging travellers to obtain comprehensive coverage that accounts for such emergencies.

Indian authorities have responded with heightened security enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir, led by Home Minister Amit Shah, who convened a high-level review meeting.

Despite the advisory, local officials in Srinagar have reassured tourists that the region remains open for those who choose to visit, though some hotel operators have reported cancellations.

The FCDO has also cautioned against non-essential travel to the northeastern state of Manipur, where ongoing ethnic violence since 2023 has caused curfews and restrictions.