The first of its kind bird festival begins in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

The first-of-its-kind bird festival begins in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

 The first-of-its-kind bird festival began in the Anantnag district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 06, 2022. It is being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department in association with Sanctuary Nature Foundation. J&K Tourism Secretary Sarmad Hafeez inaugurated the festival.

 Addressing nature and bird lovers, he said that the partnership of the department with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation would boost tourism in Kashmir and also reveal new and unexplored aspects of the tourism sector.

 Nature and bird lovers from Jammu and Kashmir and across the country participated in the inauguration ceremony of the six-day bird festival.

The first-of-its-kind bird festival begins in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

If you are a bird lover and a nature enthusiast, you might want to mark your calendar for the upcoming Bird Festival 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a unique opportunity to witness the rich diversity of avian life in the scenic valleys and mountains of the Himalayan region.

The Bird Festival 2022 is a joint initiative of the Department of Tourism and the Sanctuary Foundation, a Mumbai-based organization working for the preservation of birds and other wildlife. The festival aims to promote sustainable ecotourism and provide alternative sources of livelihood to the local communities.

The festival will be held from October 8 to October 13 in the Pahalgam and Dachigam areas, which are home to more than 600 species of birds, out of the 1200 species found in India. Some of the rare and endangered birds that can be spotted here include the Kashmir flycatcher, the Himalayan monal, the black-necked crane, and the bearded vulture.

The festival will offer various activities for the participants, such as bird-watching sessions, awareness camps, conservation drives, photography workshops, cultural programs, and local cuisine. The festival will also feature pre-festival bird-watching trails across the Union Territory for more than a month.

The Bird Festival 2022 is expected to attract tourists from all over the world and boost the tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir, which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival will also showcase the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region and create awareness about the importance of conserving its biodiversity.

If you are interested in joining this amazing event, you can register online at www.jktourism.gov.in or contact the Department of Tourism at 0194-2502279. Hurry up and book your tickets now, as the seats are limited and filling up fast. Don't miss this chance to experience the wonder of birds in Jammu and Kashmir!