Hari Parbat fort should be promoted as centre of attraction of Srinagar: J-K Minister

Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister Tassaduq Mufti today said the Hari Parbat fort in Srinagar should be preserved and promoted as the centre of attraction of the state's summer capital.

The fort and other monuments, including shrines and temples, on the Hari Parbat should be preserved and promoted. Doing so would attract tourists from across India and the globe, he said at a meeting with consultants here.

The meeting, which was attended by Minister of State for Tourism Priya Sethi, was called for implementing a project to have a light-and-sound show at the iconic fort.

The Sharika Devi temple, dedicated to the presiding deity of Srinagar, Jagadamba Sharika Bhagwati, is also on the 'parbat' (hill).

"The Hari Parbat fort should be made the cynosure of Srinagar city to attract tourists from across the globe," Mufti said.

The consultants presented a comprehensive presentation in this regard.

Mufti directed authorities concerned to initiate necessary measures for setting up the light-and-sound show at these tourist places, besides