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Friday 29 July 2011
Tourism and Archeology
Head of Department
Director General Tourism and Archeology
About Tourism and Archeology
In early Seventies Tourism department was working as an attached Unit of AJ&K Forest Department with a Tourism Inspector only. In 1992, a Directorate General of Tourism, Wildlife, Archaeology and Fisheries (TWAF) was established. During 1996, Tourism & Archaeology department was attached with Secretariat of Information & Civil Defense.
Vision
Tourism & Archaeology department will be the premier organization and a leader in Economic development of AJ&K.
Mission
To use the State’s Natural, Cultural, Religious & Archaeological heritage to foster the development of Tourism as a valuable sector of AJ&K economy in a sustainable manner that:
Includes the community
Balances the interests of Tourism sector with those of other Industries, satisfies the needs of visitors.
Tourism encourages, facilitates private sector to invest.
Director General Tourism and Archeology
About Tourism and Archeology
In early Seventies Tourism department was working as an attached Unit of AJ&K Forest Department with a Tourism Inspector only. In 1992, a Directorate General of Tourism, Wildlife, Archaeology and Fisheries (TWAF) was established. During 1996, Tourism & Archaeology department was attached with Secretariat of Information & Civil Defense.
Vision
Tourism & Archaeology department will be the premier organization and a leader in Economic development of AJ&K.
Mission
To use the State’s Natural, Cultural, Religious & Archaeological heritage to foster the development of Tourism as a valuable sector of AJ&K economy in a sustainable manner that:
Includes the community
Balances the interests of Tourism sector with those of other Industries, satisfies the needs of visitors.
Tourism encourages, facilitates private sector to invest.
Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Azad Jammu & Kashmir is very rich in natural beauty. Its snow-covered peaks, dense forests, winding rivers, turbulent foaming streams, wheat-scented valleys, velvet green plateaus and climate varying from arctic to tropical, all join together to make it an excellent tourist attraction. Valleys like Neelum, Jhelum, Leepa, Rawalakot, Banjosa, Samahni & Baghser unfold delight full scenic beauty and provide a feast of pleasure to a discerning tourist's eyes.
Azad Jammu & Kashmir is a fascinating land of people, languages & culture. The texture of present population is composed of races claiming their descent from Semitic, Mongoloid, Aryans, Persians, Turks & Arabs. The people of districts Kotli, Mirpur & Bhimber are sturdy, simple, truthful and deeply attached to their land. The culture of this area resembles to that of the adjoining area of Punjab. The people of districts Poonch, Bagh & Sudhanoti are adventure loving and there are numerous anecdotes of their matchless valor as well as inspiring sacrifices for freedom, while Muzaffarabad & Neelum district has its own distinctive culture. The people of the state are intelligent ingenious, hardworking & dynamic.
Azad Jammu & Kashmir is a fascinating land of people, languages & culture. The texture of present population is composed of races claiming their descent from Semitic, Mongoloid, Aryans, Persians, Turks & Arabs. The people of districts Kotli, Mirpur & Bhimber are sturdy, simple, truthful and deeply attached to their land. The culture of this area resembles to that of the adjoining area of Punjab. The people of districts Poonch, Bagh & Sudhanoti are adventure loving and there are numerous anecdotes of their matchless valor as well as inspiring sacrifices for freedom, while Muzaffarabad & Neelum district has its own distinctive culture. The people of the state are intelligent ingenious, hardworking & dynamic.
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