Tag: NGT
Burua hope for Manali paragliders
August 30 (TravelAndy): Paragliders have discovered a new place to resume their sport after National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned paragliding in Manali’s adventure tourist spot Solang valley, reported The Times of India (TOI).
Burua village, seven kilometers from Manali, is poised to be a perfect destination for paragliders and adventure tourists. With a wider valley, Burua can apparently accommodate more gliders than Solang.
Enthusiasts and organisers are awaiting a government approval to begin the sport in Burua. Continue reading Burua hope for Manali paragliders
Rohtang Pass restrictions to stay put
July 18 (TravelAndy): India’s National Green Tribunal on Thursday refused to relax a ban on commercial activities in the popular Rohtang Pass.
The tribunal intends to dispose off cases related to environment issues at the earliest.
According to reports, the tribunal bench asked the Himachal Pradesh state government to submit a report on people whose livelihoods are being affected by the ban. Continue reading Rohtang Pass restrictions to stay put