The Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo said that the government has earmarked a plan to spend Rs 100 crore under PMDP for overall development of Doodhpathri, Yousmarg and Tosamadan on equal pattern.
He said this during his visit along with District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza to tourist resort Doodhpathri, to review the preparedness amid upcoming tourist season.
He said apart from development of these tourist resorts on advance parameters, development of Eco tourism facilities will be given special focus, so that tourists visiting these places shall prefer to stay during nights also in order to avoid polluted atmosphere of congested areas/cities.
“Our aim is to make Doodhpathri a prime location for tourists having all adventure related tourism facilities,” the director said.
He also said we are going to upgrade all existing infrastructure, so that anyone visiting this place and staying overnight shall feel comfortable.
He informed that department of tourism in collaboration with district administration will organize a three-day tourism festival at Doodhpathri which will commence on 6th of March 2021.
He said the festival will be celebrated at a high standard and its main focus will be to attract the attention of aspiring tourists.
He also said at the festival site, various departments particularly affiliated with Handicrafts and other handmade products will establish their stalls depicting and demonstrating their skills and products.
The festival apart from this will also have other entertainments relating to regional culture, cuisine, folk music, heritage items, besides there will also be painting and photography completions.
Speaking on the occasion, the DDC expressed gratitude to Director Tourism for taking such enormous initiatives in boosting the overall development of this beautiful tourist resort in the latest pattern.
He assured him that District Administration will facilitate all requirements, cooperation in making this festival a grand success.
Later, Director Tourism accompanied by CEO, ADC Budgam and SDM Khansahab visited prime location Doodhpathri and took appraisal of to do list of works and other activities to be taken in hand at the tourist spot when the working season gets kick started.
