JK to develop Bangus Valley as Eco-Tourism spot

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Rs. 2.32 Cr. released for basic infrastructure development

Jammu and Kashmir Government has released a project worth Rs. 2.32 Crores for the development of the Bungus Valley on first phase to provide basic infrastructure. Sources said that a comprehensive project worth Rs 4.77 crores have also been formulated for the second phase adding that Tourism Department would develop it as a biosphere tourist destination to maintain its ecological balance and natural beauty. There would be no construction within the 300 Sq. Kilometers of Bungus Valley. Tracking paths would be constructed from Wader Bala via Zachaldara side and Nildoori via Nowgam Langate side. Foot bridges would also be constructed on this track.

The beautiful Bangus Valley have great potential for becoming Asia’s biggest golf course spreading around 300 sq km which is locally known as Bodha Bungas (big Bangus) consists of a linear call bowl aligned along the east west axis.

The valley is surrounded Jawar and Mawar in east, Shamusbarry and Daglungun mountains in the Chokibal and Karnah galli in the north and Leepa mountains in the west. A similar sight valley known as Lokut Bangus (small Bangus) lies in the north side of the main Valley.

The foundation stone of Tourist Guest House has also laid at Chandigam Sogam which is being constructed at a cost of Rs. 98 lakhs as first phase. The Guest House comprises of nine bed rooms and one Conference Hall. In second phase some doormatries, camping sites and indoor games would be developed in the area for adventure tourism.

J&K government has launched an ambitious project of tourism development in the state and identification of new scenic spots like Bungus is a step in that direction.

State government has accorded top priority to development of Bungus Valley so that it becomes a permanent fixture on the tourism map of the state. Officials say that efforts are would be made to provide better road connectivity to the Bungus Valley as well as creation of tourism related infrastructure.

The tourism potential of the district offer avenues of employment generation for the educated jobless youths.