Kangra to be developed as tourism capital of Himachal, says CM Sukhu

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The state government would promote religious tourism in the state and develop Kangra as the tourism capital of Himachal, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday.

He made remark after paying obeisance along with his wife Kamlesh Thakur at Jawalamukhi temple, a famous Hindu shrine and shaktipeetha in Kangra.

Sukhu said that the state government is also taking steps to improve air-connectivity to attract high-end and international tourists to the state. In addition, efforts are also underway to strengthen the existing infrastructure, creating more parking spaces and providing basic amenities.

Water sports activities will soon be started in Pong dam reservoir besides, which state government is mulling to set up a golf course, and a zoo at Dehra in Kangra.

Helipads, ropeways, promoting water sports activities, aero sports, religious tourism etc are also being built.

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