Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 12: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today stated that Wari La, one of the highest motorable mountain passes in the world, holds immense potential to become a major attraction for domestic and international tourists.
Gupta made these remarks while interacting with tourists during his visit to Wari La, which connects Leh with Nubra Valley through a breathtaking route at an altitude of over 17,000 feet.
Known for its pristine beauty, panoramic views of the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges and adventure tourism prospects, Wari La has remained relatively unexplored compared to other destinations in Ladakh.
Speaking on the occasion, Gupta said that the UT Administration is working on a comprehensive roadmap to unlock new avenues of tourism growth in Ladakh by promoting adventure tourism, eco-tourism and cultural tourism.
He said, “The Government is focusing on creating better infrastructure, improving road connectivity and ensuring sustainable development while preserving the fragile ecology of the region. Hundreds of tourists on bikes are already taking the Wari La route, making it a fast-emerging hotspot for adventure enthusiasts. The UT Administration will ensure better facilities and safety measures to encourage such activities and make Ladakh a preferred destination for bikers from across the world.”
Reiterating the UT Administration’s commitment, Gupta assured that every effort will be made to take Ladakh to new heights in terms of tourism, sports and cultural promotion.
“Our aim is to make Ladakh a year-round tourist destination, where visitors can experience natural beauty, adventure, culture and spirituality,” he said.
The LG also asked officials to explore more possibilities of organizing adventure sports, cycling expeditions, trekking circuits and cultural events across the Union Territory to attract diverse groups of tourists.
“The UT Administration is committed to extending facilities for homestays and local entrepreneurship, thereby ensuring direct benefits to local communities. We will ensure that the growth of tourism goes hand in hand with environmental protection and cultural preservation,” he added.
The LG was accompanied by the First Lady Bindu Gupta, DC Romil Singh, SSP Leh Shruti Arora and other administrative officials.
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