Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 29: Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Salman Khursheed today acclaimed the beauty of Kashmir, saying that its lush green meadows surrounded by majestic mountains with fresh lakes captivates every one and motivates us to visit this paradise on earth again and again. He underscored the need for concerted efforts by the Government and civil society to preserve the rich environs of the serene spots and water bodies.
Expressing his ideas during his motor boat ride in world famous Dal and Nigeen lakes here last evening, Khursheed appreciated the efforts of the State Government for exploring virgin spots besides preserving the rich environs of water bodies especially Dal and Nigeen lakes which receive first attention of the tourists during their visit to the Valley.
Minister for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir apprised the Union Minister about the measures taken by State Government for promotion of tourism in the State. He said State Government has identified and developed new virgin spots like Yusmarg, Doodpathri, Gurez, Lolab Bungus where concerted effort is being made to create tourist related infrastructure.
The Tourism Minister apprised him that State Government has also launched a vigorous promotional campaign in and outside the country to attract the tourists to these spots apart from world famous Gulmarg, Pahalgam like tourists destinations.
Mr. Mir said that State’s rich adventure tourism potential is being explored through various activities like water sports, heli-skiing, skiing, para-gliding, Gondola riding, mountain treking and many more, adding that golf tourism is also being promoted in the State by developing new golf courses like Sidhra Golf Course Jammu, Leh Golf Course, Gulmarg and Pahalgam golf Courses.
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