Tourism department soon to run ‘laser show’ in three shifts

Owing to the “overwhelming response from the locals and the tourists”, the department of tourism has decided to run musical fountain and laser show along the Dal Lake in three evening shifts after the necessary technical upgradation which may likely be completed by 18 April, 2019.

Secretary Tourism Rigzin Samphel said they were encouragedby the huge response from the locals that the department decided to run theshow in three shifts each of 15 minutes duration from 7 pm every evening fromnext week, a statement here said.

   

Notably, the department of tourism inaugurated the lasershow on trial basis on April 10 at 7 pm which attracted a large number ofspectators.

As the news of the opening of the laser show went viral,more locals and tourists visited the venue at the back lawns of SKICC on secondand the third day compelling the department to announce third shift. “Therewill be three shifts each evening as and show resumes after necessaryupgradation.”

The entry to the show has been kept free through CheshmaShahi gate.

The laser show which came up at the cost of Rs 6 crore wassanctioned by the Union Ministry of Tourism under Prime Minister’sDevelopmental Programme (PMDP) Swadesh Darshan Scheme to boost tourism.

Secretary Tourism said that the facility has beencommissioned to make the city life lively and provide entertainment to thelocals and also to the tourists, the statement said.

“We have kept no entry fee for first 15 days to allowmore people to enjoy the show,” said Samphel.

Secretary Tourism said the tourism department is creatingadequate infrastructure at all tourist places across J&K so that tourists,as well as locals, have a better experience while visiting the resorts.

He said SKICC is an important venue of the State governmentto attract MICE tourism and this additional facility will give a boost to theState’s tourism sector.

Pankaj Chedda of Hazel Tours, a leading tour operator fromMaharashtra, said there was a lot rush on Thursday.

“I had to manage my entry with difficulty. This is goodnews for us and we will sync our itineraries and tour plans for our clientsaccording to the timings of the laser show. This added attraction in Srinagarwill definitely help us sell tour packages in a more attractive way,” hesaid.

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