Himachal Forest Department releases six-minute documentary with glimpses of the most scenic places of Parvati forest division in Kullu

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Himachal Forest Department has released a six-minute documentary with glimpses of the most scenic places of Parvati forest division in Kullu, which has been beautified by the Forest Department for eco-tourism promotion, on the occasion of International Mountain Day on December 11.

IFS officer Aishwarya Raj, Deputy Conservator, Parvati division, Kullu, said that the Mountain Day theme of this year is ‘Sustainable mountain tourism’ and the documentary was released on YouTube for promoting nature’s abundance in the region to boost ecotourism. He said that the link has been posted on the Facebook page of Parvati forest division.

The Deputy Conservator said, “In the first video, we have focused on the initiatives that the Forest Department has taken on ground to ensure eco-restoration of wastelands and how we can create win-win situations for both nature and people.”

He said that the region is home to pristine forests and both high and middle altitude Himalayan ranges. The division is spread over 2,011 sq. km. and covers the areas of Bhuntar, Jari, Hurla and Kasol. The picturesque treks like Kheer Ganga, Mantalai and Pin Parvati pass attract the revelers again and again.

Residents have praisedthis move of the department. They said that such documentaries and teasers of other areas of tourist interest should be showcased widely by the government for boosting tourism.

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