Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, June 9: Under the guidance of Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department Yasha Mudgal, the Directorate of Tourism Jammu has planned to promote the unexplored tourist destinations enroute the World’s Highest Railway Bridge which is built over the river Chenab at District Reasi.
The Tourism Directorate is actively working towards identification and promotion of tourist circuits like the Shiv-Shakti Circuit connecting Devi Pindi, Deva Mayi, Nau Deviyan, Baba Dansar, Kansi Batta Temple, Siyad Baba and Kauser Nag Devta Yatra in Reasi, along with Adventure circuits from Baradari-Dhanwa-Chinkah-Narloo in Reasi.
Pertinent to mention here that District Reasi has emerged as a Tourist Hotspot for various adventurers activities like White Water Rafting at Baradari and Dera Baba Banda Bahadur, Trekking at Devi Pindi, Zipline and Paragliding at Dhanwa Pouni. Nature lovers are also attracted to the captivating beauty of Chinkah valley on the backwaters of Salal Dam which is only 20 kms from District headquarters, the picturesque Thanpal and the engineering marvel of the World’s Highest Railway Bridge at Kauri-Bakkal standing firmly over the Chenab river with 359 meters of height and its riveting design attracting onlookers to this unexplored part of Jammu division.
Continuing with the efforts towards empowering local youth with specialised skill training in adventure sports, Deputy Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Pal Mahajan and Joint Director Tourism Jammu Sunaina Sharma inaugurated the First ever “Rafting Guide Course” at Baradari Reasi. This maiden 15 days course is being organised by the Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) GOA and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and 14 locals from all over Jammu division are currently undergoing the rafting training course at Baradari Reasi.
Spearheading the promotional campaigns, the Directorate of Tourism successfully organised a mega festival at Chinkah Valley which holds immense potential not only for its natural beauty but also for adventure sports. Chinkah, Thanpal, Narlu, Kauri, Bakkal, Daggantop are amongst the hidden adventure cum scenic gems of tourism in Jammu region.
Speaking on the occasion of inauguration of the Rafting Course, Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Vishesh Pal Mahajan underscored that with the collaborative efforts tourism will substantially enhance in the region. He highlighted the efforts to promote Chinkah and the Chenab Rail Bridge,world’s highest rail bridge and other prominent destinations of Reasi. He further added that the mega cultural and recreational event at Chinkah on World Environment Day would significantly energize the region.
Addressing the media, Sunaina Sharma, Joint Director Tourism Jammu, applauded the proactive engagement of local stakeholders in advocating for the region’s tourism potential. She underscored the unwavering commitment towards promotion of tourist spots enroute Chenab Rail Bridge, along with promotion of local culture, ethnic food and handicrafts through special tourism outlets like Dogra Haat at TRC Kheral and Duggardhani at TRC Katra.
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