14/07/2025
Haijan Kashmir- A New Hope For Educated Unemployed Youth To earn Livelihood - Needs Facilities and Development.
Budgam, July 14:
Haijan Brenwar, a picturesque and serene location nestled in the lap of nature in District Budgam, is fast emerging as a promising tourist destination. In the wake of restrictions on several popular tourist spots like Yousmarg, and Doodhpathri following recent security concerns, local residents have taken a significant step by bringing Haijan Brenwar into the spotlight as a peaceful and alternative travel retreat.
Blessed with untouched natural beauty, lush meadows, and refreshing springs, Haijan Brenwar offers immense potential to be developed as a full-fledged eco-tourism destination. Local youth, especially the educated but unemployed segment, are hopeful that the rise of Haijan Brenwar can create avenues for sustainable livelihoods through homestays, trekking guides, handicrafts, and traditional food ventures.
However, the biggest hurdle remains the deplorable condition of the road from Hanjura to Brenwar. The damaged and neglected road network is causing immense inconvenience to both tourists and locals, discouraging further footfall in the area. If the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir and the District Administration of Budgam come forward with a strategic development plan, this unexplored gem can become a major contributor to rural tourism and economic revival in the region.
The residents of the area have appealed to the government to prioritize road repair, ensure basic amenities, and recognize Haijan Brenwar as an official tourist destination under the UT tourism circuit.
This timely intervention can not only help diversify Kashmir's tourism landscape but also become a ray of hope for the unemployed youth of Budgam, transforming their dreams into sustainable ventures.
District Administration Budgam Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat Omar Abdullah Ruhullah Mehdi Office of LG, J&K .