2 shrines in Valley to become pilgrim tourism destinations

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, June 2: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, A R Rather today announced that the revered shrines of Syed Aali (RA) Pakherpora and Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ul-Din Wali (RA) Chrar-i-Sharief have been brought under the purview of Yusmarg Development Authority (YDA) to develop these as major pilgrim tourism destinations.
 He said some adjacent areas in the vicinity of world famous Yusmarg tourist resort have also been included in the Yusmarg Development Authority to promote tourism in the area.
 He added: “A comprehensive tourism development plan has been formulated for the purpose which would be executed from the current financial year.”
 Speaking to a gathering of people after inspecting various ongoing developmental works in and around the Pakherpora shrine today, Rather, according to an official statement, said that tourism related works worth Rs 3.50 crore are being executed for beautification of the shrine complex and to provide all the required facilities to the pilgrims visiting Pakherpora.

Lastupdate on : Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Thu, 2 Jun 2011 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Fri, 3 Jun 2011 00:00:00 IST



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