Dal Lake is one of the top tourist attractions in India and draws thousands of travelers every year. To make this gorgeous lake a little more tourist-friendly, the government of India has planned to develop nearly five tourist villages around it.

The Tourist Villages Development program comes under the Mission Youth initiative and it aims to develop approximately 75 villages that have excellent scenic beauty, rich history, amazing art or culture, and adventurous terrains. This is gaining immense momentum with tourists flocking the new destinations. For this program, the villages are being selected based on the potential of their rural tourism. The Tourism Department is also being consulted by an expert committee of Mission Youth.

Panchari, a small yet serene village in the district of Udhampur has been selected as the first tourist village offering homestays. This was launched after the government took an initiative to promote homestay tourism in the union territory.

Tinda Mohallah, Sofi Mohalla, Akhoon Mohalla, Kachri Mohalla, and a vegetable market are the five places that the government has decided to develop into tourist villages in Dal Lake. These will be equipped with the basic facilities for both the residents and travelers. Homestay facilities will also be made available for tourists here.

Popular as the ‘jewel in the crown of Kashmir’, Dal Lake is integral for Jammu and Kashmir Tourism. It also holds importance in commercial operations for water plant harvesting and fishing.

This initiative will not only promote homestays in Jammu and Kashmir but also make the rural economy stronger. It will also help in turning the majority of youth into entrepreneurs and empower women by providing countless opportunities for their employment.

You can now book cheap flights to India and travel to Srinagar so you can explore any of these mesmerizing tourist villages with your loved ones.

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In order to give Jammu and Kashmir tourism a boost, the officials in the district of Kishtwar have recently launched numerous adventure and sports activities. They want to attract more tourists from across the country towards this beautiful valley. The Kishtwar Development Authority (KDA) organized this inaugural event at the iconic Chowgam grounds. Ashok Sharma, the District Development Commissioner, Kishtwar was in charge of the inauguration of these fun activities.

Zorbing was introduced on the first day of the launch and an array of other activities such as trampoline, sky jumpers, paragliding etc. will be added in the coming days.

Mr. Ashok appreciated the efforts taken by the authorities and said that the town of Kishtwar and other surrounding areas have great potential for paragliding and so Kishtwar adventure sports can be used to attract more tourists.

About Kishtwar

Popular for its saffron production, the gorgeous town of Kishtwar is one of the best tourist places. It is located approximately 235 km from Jammu and is known as the ‘land of sapphire and saffron’. The beautiful grasslands with blooming flowers, sweet smelling fruit orchards and lush forests will leave you in awe. Due to its topography, this is a perfect spot for adventure sports activities. The Valleys of Paddar and Wadhwan are specifically known for rock climbing and paragliding. Visitors can also try their hands at trekking as the trek between Paddar Valley and Zanskar Valley is a really popular one.

You can book cheap international flights through Indian Eagle and explore the hidden gem of Kishtwar at affordable prices.

So, why wait? Plan your itinerary today and get ready to try the thrilling Kishtwar adventure sports.

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