Says restrictions hurting adventure tourism, seeks LG’s intervention
Srinagar, June 24: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday urged the administration to lift restrictions on trekking, hiking and camping activities along high-altitude routes in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the curbs are affecting adventure tourism and impacting livelihoods.
In a statement, Bukhari appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to consider revoking the ban in the interest of the tourism sector and local communities dependent on it.
He said the restrictions have limited the region’s adventure tourism potential and affected hundreds of local youth who work as trekking guides and support staff.
Bukhari said trekking activities are largely seasonal and conducted during a limited period each year, making the current season important for tourism-related earnings.
He added that lifting the restrictions would support local businesses, generate employment and enable visitors to experience Jammu and Kashmir’s trekking routes and natural landscapes.
