Jammu and Kashmir government is showing utmost commitment to explore offbeat tourism destinations. 75 such sites have been prepared in view of 75 years of Independence. Addressing the gathering at Bungus Valley, the Secretary Tourism Syed Aabid Rashid quoted that organizing the festival was a dream of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. He aims to promote tourism and attract more visitors in times to come. He told that there are clear directions of LG to explore offbeat destinations. On the eve of 75 years of independence, for the first time 75 tourism destinations have been identified and being developed.
The Secretary Tourism also assured that in the next couple of years Bungas will be quite a different tourist destination. Efforts are on to ensure everything required is being done. The UT administration is committed to promoting tourism. Kupwara has great tourism potential. LG govt seems to be committed to exploring adventure and border tourism. More development will be taking place in time to come. The Cooperation from locals to extend their hand with the authorities will help Bungas to become a famous tourism destination across the globe.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bhiduri expressed that beautiful arrangements have been made for the Bungas festival on the direction of J&K LG. From Pahalgam, Dal Lake and other places, now Kupwara is becoming the tourism hub of the valley. 30,000 tourists have so far visited the Keran sector alone. Not just the locals, visitors rather from the rest of the country are visiting there. Locals pitch their tents there. They are earning a livelihood. Youth are getting engaged. Over one crore tourists visited last year while so far 1.58 tourists visited the place.
