Soaring High: Jammu's Adventure Tourism Takes Flight

The Jammu Tourism Department plans to introduce commercial paragliding to enhance the region's adventure tourism. Led by Dolly Sharma, the initiative includes advanced pilot training. The project aims to boost local employment and empower women, positioning Jammu as a year-round destination for adventure seekers.

The Jammu Tourism Department is preparing to redefine the region's adventure offerings by launching commercial paragliding near the city early next year.

Dolly Sharma, the lone woman pilot among 20 trainees, represents a significant story of courage and empowerment in this ambitious project driven by the region's tourism authorities.

Situated near Jammu, the site Aitham has been trialed and is being developed to boost adventure tourism. The initiative is expected to operationalize within five to six months, offering a new identity to the skies of Jammu.

Adventure tourism has been gaining momentum and is seen as a way to diversify Jammu's tourism portfolio beyond its traditional offerings. The regional administration is keen on transforming Jammu into a year-round destination for adventure enthusiasts and to generate employment for locals, especially women.

The tourism department is actively pursuing infrastructure developments including constructing an uphill track, restaurants, and a yoga platform to complement the adventure tourism site.

(With inputs from agencies.)