The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has announced Jadung, the first village from the Tibet border, an old border village in Uttarkashi, as the next tourism destination in the state of Uttarakhand. Jadung also becomes the first of the five villages that will not just be rehabilitated (the locals were displaced during the Indo-China War) but will also help create this area into a sustainable tourism destination for astro tourism, trekking, hiking, nature camps and tribal culture among others.
Located at an altitude of approximately 3,800 meters and around 45-50 kilometers from Harsil, Jadung offers a picture-perfect landscape. The village is a testament to the state’s efforts to develop border villages through sustainable and responsible tourism, which aligns with the Central Government’s vision of creating vibrant border villages.
Shri Satpal Maharaj, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Irrigation, Culture, PWD, Government of Uttarakhand, says, “We are delighted to announce ‘Jadung’ as Uttarakhand’s latest tourism destination. This is a great opportunity for visitors to experience the unique culture and beauty of Uttarakhand. We are committed to promoting responsible and sustainable tourism in the state, and with the introduction of astro tourism, we hope that this initiative will benefit the local communities and further help promote the state’s tourism sector.”
UTDB’s involvement in this initiative will not only help promote tourism in Jadung but also encourage sustainable tourism practices in the region, leading to the conservation of the local environment, culture and community.
Sachin Kurve, IAS, Secretary of Tourism and CEO of UTDB, Government of Uttarakhand, commented, “With this initiative, we aim to showcase the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Uttarakhand and create more opportunities for tourism in the state. The board has also been working towards developing and promoting lesser-known destinations in Uttarakhand, such as Jadung, to reduce the pressure on popular tourist destinations and promote sustainable tourism across the state.”
