22/06/2022
*Dal Draman- The Ignored Dal of Chenab Valley*
_Doda/Rahi Vijay Sharma_
Jammu & Kashmir is
land where nature has bestowed all her love- Enclosed by the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges; and festooned with verdant meadows, lush valleys, dense forests, historical Masjids and temples, Kashmir is a holiday destination to instantly fall in love with
Being an ideal tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists, Jammu Kashmir is a perfect place for adventure enthusiasts. The majestic valleys of Kashmir offer adventure opportunities like trekking and skiing. The serene destination is also famous for experiential travels in the form of either staying in a houseboat or taking a Shikara ride on the Dal, Wular, and Nigeen Lake.
Nothing can beat the beauty of Jammu Kashmir, and to believe it, one has to see it!
The whole of Jammu Kashmir is full of scenic beauty and has the potential to attract tourists from every corner of the world. However, over the years, Jammu Kashmir has been overshadowing the historic and alluring Chenab Valley.
The Tourism Department is making all efforts to promote Jammu Kashmir as the favourite tourist destination but not enough is being done to bring attention towards Chenab Valley, which is equally worth the attention.
Not many people are aware of places in Doda and Kishtwar, which have a huge potential to attract tourists. Doda district abounds in scenic spots with large forest area, snow-clad peaks, virgin trekking routes, and the majestic Chenab river passing through it. The district offers a variety of tourist spots and health resorts. The lush, verdant meadows of Lal Draman and Dal Draman with their fir and Deodar forests, are all being left ignored by the government and Tourism Department.
The scenic beauty of Chenab valley is left unexplored.
In fact decades ago Lal Draman and Dal Draman, in Doda, had found their place in textbooks of Jammu Kashmir Board of School (JKBOSE) as famous tourist spots. Although, these names
