Says, “Restrictions on trekking, hiking and camping are hurting adventure tourism and depriving hundreds of local youth of their livelihoods”
JK News Today
Srinagar, June 24: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday called for the “immediate lifting of the ban on trekking, hiking, and camping along high-altitude routes in Jammu and Kashmir.”
He said “the restriction is not only limiting the J&K’s adventure tourism potential but also hurting the livelihoods of hundreds of young people who earn their living as guides and support staff for these activities.”
In his statement, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari appealed Lieutenant Governor (LG) to consider to revoke the ban.
He said, “I urge Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha Ji to consider revoking the ban on trekking and related adventure activities in Jammu and Kashmir in the larger interest of the tourism sector and the many people whose livelihoods depend on these activities.”
He further said, “Since trekking is conducted primarily during this season, which lasts only a few months each year, this is the most appropriate time to lift the ban. Revoking the restrictions would not only support local communities and tourism-related businesses but also allow adventure lovers to enjoy the J&K’s unique natural beauty and trekking opportunities.”
