In Pics: PM Modi’s colourful visit to Uttarakhand, bats for year-round tourism in state
PM Modi proposed a “360-degree approach to tourism,” which would encompass all-season attractions and promote the state as a diverse year-round destination.
Updated: March 6, 2025 13:47 IST
1 / 10Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for promoting round-the-year tourism in Uttarakhand to strengthen its economy. (PTI Photo)
2 / 10Speaking at a rally in Harsil, Uttarakhand, Modi emphasized that Uttarakhand should not have an off-season for tourism. (PTI Photo)
3 / 10The prime minister also performed 'Ganga aarti' at the Mukhwa Devi temple. (PTI Photo)
4 / 10Mukhwa is a village located on the way to the Gangotri temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. (PTI Photo)
5 / 10He also enjoyed the morning view of the distant snowclad peaks surrounding the area. (PTI Photo)
6 / 10Addressing the rally, PM Modi spoke about the approval of two new ropeway projects by the Union Cabinet — Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji, which will cut travel time to just 30 minutes. (PTI Photo)
7 / 10PM Modi pointed out that year-round tourism would help create job opportunities, particularly for the youth of Uttarakhand. (PTI Photo)
8 / 10Modi urged people to visit Uttarakhand during winter, noting that while the rest of the country is shrouded in fog, the state enjoys clear, sunny weather. (PTI Photo)
9 / 10He proposed a “360-degree approach to tourism,” which would encompass all-season attractions and promote the state as a diverse year-round destination. (PTI Photo)
10 / 10The Prime Minister concluded his visit by flagging off a trek and bike rally. (PTI Photo)
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