Pradeep Parihar have thanked Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for mentioning his name in the monthly Talk Show ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ and voicing his suggestions for promotion and development of tourism in Jammu region.

In the Episode 4 broadcasted on Sunday, Lt Governor mentioned Pradeep Parihar from Kishtwar, who, he said have shared some interesting suggestions on the promotion of Tourism industry in Kishtwar.

Pradeep, who runs a tourism initiative by the name of ‘mykishtwar’ for the upliftment of tourism in Kishtwar in particular, says it is an amazing feeling that LG considered their suggestions and hopes that they’ll be implemented soon.

An excerpt of his message to LG reads, “Kishtwar offers different types of tourism. Being a very hilly terrain, it can be explored for different adventure tourism activities like Hiking, Trekking, Paragliding, especially in Chowgan and Paddar areas. The only National Park of Jammu region is in this district, namely Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, a place that needs government attention. Further, there are world famous peaks Brahma 1, Brahma 2, Sickle Moon, Bharnaz, Cerro etc that have been summitted by several international mountaineers over the time. Also, there is a Cliff Hanger road where thousands of bikers visit annually, and find it perfect for off-road biking. Paddar road is in the list of top deadliest roads in Asia. Sinthan Top, a scenic Pass of the district that connects Jammu region with Kashmir is worth exploring along with nearby Locations such as Aloo Farm, Famber Valley and Chingam Valley. Other beautiful places that can attract tourists are Gandhari Valley, Sumcham Valley, Bangar Valley, Sarthal Valley, Chandi Dhar, Marg Top, Pootinaag, Abhshar Ghan and waterfalls in other areas of Paddar, Dachhan, Marwah and Warwan. Kishtwar is known as the Land of Shrines. Annual pilgrimages to Machail Mata, Sarthal Devi, Hudh Mata attract huge participation from all over the country. Ziarats also witness footfall in thousands. Then, a lot many festivals are celebrated here throughout the year. Zagru is one such festival and is celebrated in different tehsils of the district.”

Listen to the message of LG Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha ji here :