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EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jmmu, July 12: State BJP has demanded to bring Desa Valley of Doda tehsil under tourism sector by creating either Desa development authority or to be included under Bhaderwah development authority for its over all development.
This was stated by the State vice president and former MLA Bali Bhagat after concluding week long extensive tour of remote and hilly area of Desa.
After visiting Sahaiban Wali Marg, Shaper Shall and Dubaggi for two days Bhagat said that Desa area consists of 36 important mountainous ranges and is endowed by nature with location advantages that it has the potential to become hub of tourist activities. Excellent scenic, religious places at high altitude are the short distances ranging from a few kms to 10 kms.
Even walk or horse ride to these places is enchanting.
There are numerous spots of scenic splendors and snow winter. Hundreds of pilgrimage tourists from different walks of life have started visiting the famous Ruder-Ganga, Chound Mata and Sarwa Dhar yatra from last 25 years.
Desa can also become hub of pilgrimage activity. Tourists will fall in love with Desa at first sight if developed through road communication.
There are lush green meadows, rolling hills, widespread conifers and challenging rock faces.
There is lot of scope for excitement and adventure tourism.
Eco-adventure activities like para gliding, rock climbing, trekking, camping, rope courses etc. could be taken in the area.
There are ideal para gliding spots, snow skiing slopes, mountaineering and trekking expeditions potential in the area.
Private agencies can be engaged to start these activities in the area.
Dhoks (a cluster of hutments) and margs (meadows at the altitude of above 9,000 ft.) remain uninhabited for about six months during winter season due to remaining under cover of snow. In the beginning of spring when snow melts from the upper reaches of dhoks and margs, Gujjar Bakerwal tribes, Gaddies and pahari speaking people of erstwhile Doda district and other districts start pouring in this nature blessed area with their flock of sheep, herds of goats, fleet of horses, cattle, dogs, baggage and luggage to pass the summer season.
The whole Dessa Valley is a combination of snow capped peaks, mighty mountains, green forests, glaciers, streams, water falls dhoks and margs.
As per the estimate nearly 60 charming dhoks and 27 margs are existing in the Dessa valley. Meadows like, Sahaiban wali marg, Hashwa, Poshmatu,Chanderani, Dubaggi, Urbaggi, Shapershall, Ashwa, Talaie, Piperan, Alukanda, Paliyan, Bar, Sapkati, Baggi, Gujrara, Dana etc. are best places for camping as well as trekking activities.
State Govt. should select most attractive tourist spots in Desa valley and sell them as a package with number of tourists’ spots in Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, Duksum and Warwan.
BJP leader also demanded to explore the potential of Desa nallah for a micro-hydel electric project to generate the power and employment opportunity for the youth of state and locals in the Area.
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