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Bollywood invited to shoot at scenic locations of Rajouri

Intending to increase the tourist footfall of the district, the District Administration Rajouri under the supervision of the District Development Commissioner, Rajesh K Shavan is taking a slew of measures to identify and introduce virgin destinations to the outside world.

The District Administration is working on various parameters that need to be worked out for identifying new tourist destinations and building up infrastructure there to increase tourist arrivals and boost the economy of the district.

Continuing its efforts to boost the tourism sector and promote as well as exchange cultural heritage in the district, the Deputy Commissioner has invited Sheetal Khandal- a well-known actress from the Bollywood film industry on a two day tour to Rajouri.

Sheetal Khandal is known for her role in Balika Vadhu and other serials. She has also acted in a Bollywood Movie, Warrior Savitri and was part of a lot of Rajasthani Albums and Movies.

The Deputy Commissioner apprised her about the scenic beauty of twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch having several tourist spots including Satsar, Budha Amarnath, Noori Chamb, Shakkermarg, Nangali Sahib and several others.

Satsar is a group of seven lakes including Nandan Sar, Gum Sar, Kal dachni, Sukh Sar, Neel Sar, Katori Sar, and katanan or Sarota Sar

The Deputy Commissioner informed that there are several tourist destinations at the borders areas of the district also, and the District Administration has planned to hold special melas in the border belts to promote these spots.