Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj is in Dubai these days. In the ongoing Arabian Travel Mart there, he said that Uttarakhand has been gifted with immense natural beauty, which has attracted tourists for centuries. He said that the State Government is opening many places of historical importance for the tourists. In this episode, the stairs of Gartangali, which are included in the inaccessible roads of the world, have been opened.
Chardham Yatra started, all preparations completed by the government
Cabinet Minister Maharaj said that after two years after the situation normalized from Corona, now all tourism activities are being operated in Uttarakhand again. The Chardham Yatra has started, which is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims this year. For this, all the preparations have been made by the government.
Tourists visiting the historic Gartangali stairs
Special mentioning of Gartangali in Uttarkashi district, he said that tourists are witnessing the steps of the historic Gartangali situated in the Nelong valley which has witnessed the trade between Indo-Tibetan.
Filmmakers are being invited to explore the shooting potential in the state’s scenic spots. Referring to Chaurasi Kutiya near Rishikesh, he said that it has memories of world famous rock band Beatles. He also described the natural beauty of the tourist spot Chopta.
Efforts to develop International Airport in Haridwar
The Tourism Minister said that efforts are being made to develop an international airport at Haridwar in view of the development of infrastructure related to tourism in the state. The day is not far when a flight will be taken from Haridwar for Chardham, Yoga and Ganga Darshan. He also informed about the home stay scheme, steps taken towards promotion of local cuisine.