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| Sharanz waterfall in North Kashmir craves for government attention | | 'Locals demand for tourism status' | | Javid A Malla
Gulmarg, Oct 14: The Sharanz waterfall on 'Ningli' stream near Baba Reshi Shrine here in North Kashmir area is craving for government attention. The famous waterfall has the potential of producing Hydroelectricity and can turn into famous tourist destination if government could wake up for development, locals said.
Located in the lap of green picturesque area on the Nallah Ningli near Nagbal Baba Reshi, the water fall is at a distance of about 5 Kms from Baba Reshi Shrine, the waterfall has remained a spot of attraction for the tourists visiting Tangmarg and Gulmarg Tourism spots.
The villages situated in picturesque forest area near Shranz waterfall include Saterseeran, Nagbal,Dandmoh, Nilsar ,Chontipathri and Baldaji. The natural falling of water of waterfall doubles to the charm of the spot in scenic beauty. The spot remains priority of people including school children everyday to enjoy at.
However due to lack of basic facilities in the area the visiting tourists face immense hardships. Locals opine that this unexplored tourist destination if maintained properly can to a greater extent boost the economy of the area.
"This waterfall (Sranz) is one of the most beautiful spots in area, this is not less than Aharbal waterfall in Anantnag. Authorities should take steps to maintain this tourist spot," said a local visitor Mohammad Arif.
The Shranz waterfall has the ability to generate hydroelectricity besides it can attract foreign tourists also if government can look for development of area.
"If the waterfall is utilized properly, it can produce electricity for the nearby areas, besides will help in boosting the economy of the area through different means," said Aejaz Ahmad a teacher.
People demand that the whole area around the Shranz waterfall should be developed and be put on the tourist map. "If the area around the waterfall is developed and put on the tourist map, it will provide employment opportunities for the unemployed youth of the area", Ahmad said said.
Locals said that the road connecting Shranz waterfall to the district headquarter Baramulla was repaired for which the locals hail the steps taken by MLA Sangrama Syed Basharat Bukhari, Apprising that lot needs to be done to upgrade the basic amenities in the area.
Mean while locals urged the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Tourism Minister to once make their visit to area and take necessary steps for the development of area. They also sought tourism status for the spot. |
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