Get ready to enjoy the adventure sports activities launched by the authorities in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir in an effort to attract tourists from near and far to the valley. The District Development Commissioner, Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma inaugurated the activities organized by the Kishtwar Development Authority (KDA) at the Chowgam grounds, said by officials.
The authorities informed that the Zorbing ball adventure was introduced and other activities like sky jumpers, paragliding, and trampoline will be introduced in the coming days. The commissioner appreciate the efforts of KDA for introducing adventure sports and said Kishtwar township and other areas have great potential for paragliding and need to be exploited for attracting tourists.
Kishtwar is a hidden gem in Kashmir known for its Saffron productions and for this reason, the destination is also known as the Land of Sapphire and Saffron. The place boasts of some purest form of nature and some incredible scenery including snow-covered mountains, lovely rivers, and green valleys, located 235 km from Jammu. By visiting here, you will be amazed to witness the beautiful fruit orchards, green forests, and flowering grasslands.
It is an ideal adventure destination given its topography popular for paragliding and rock climbing at the Paddar and Wadhwan Valleys. You can also enjoy one of the most famous treks here that take you through Paddar Valley to Zanskar Valley. The best time to see the picturesque hamlets like Berwar, Hatta, and Pochhal is between October to November in this region. You can also explore some breathtaking places by visiting in Kishwar including Khatarsamna, Qila Kishtwar, and Bharnoin.
