Eco-Parks in Jammu Kashmir’s Kupwara Entice Over One Lakh Vacationers, 1,000 Trekkers

SRINAGAR: With the growing inflow of vacationers in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the eco-parks developed by Kamraj Forest Division have change into a serious attraction, drawing over one lakh guests and internet hosting greater than 1,000 offbeat vacation spot lovers who trekked on varied routes this yr.

The Kamraj Forest Division launched profitable initiatives final yr to develop ecotourism parks to reinforce the tourism potential of the district. Three eco-tourism parks—Nagri Wari at Hatmulla, Kairwan at Dever Lolab, and Satbaran at Lastiyal Kalaroos—have been developed and opened for vacationers, contributing to the livelihood alternatives for native households.

An official instructed the information company KNO that these parks have change into the centre of consideration for each locals and guests from completely different states. He stated that not solely locals however vacationers even have praised these eco-friendly parks.

In the course of the summer season, along with vacationers and native guests, a number of instructional establishments and environmental lovers visited the parks to expertise the wonder and tranquility they provide, the official stated.

He stated the eco-parks have performed an important function in offering livelihood alternatives, with makeshift stalls arrange at these places serving to unemployed youth and households earn earnings as vacationer footfall will increase.

Developed underneath authorities schemes, together with Inexperienced India Mission and CAMPA, these parks provide varied experiences similar to nature walks, hen watching, and pictures. This yr, a complete of 109,500 vacationers visited these parks.

Along with the eco-parks, Kamraj Forest Division has developed seven trekking routes, together with Kalaroose—Z Gali, Kuligam—Zaban, Harwan—Hilltop Zaloora, Watlab—Rajpura—Triumkhan—Dever, Rampur—Marbal—Yemberzalwari—Harwan, and Affan—Kailwan.

These routes have been rigorously developed to protect the pure magnificence, the official stated, including that over 1,100 trekking lovers undertook these routes this yr.

The official additional stated that Kamraj Forest Division plans to develop 5 extra eco-tourism parks at varied places to additional improve the area’s enchantment. (KNO)