Pakistan government is planning to promote religious tourism in Elum Valley revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
About:
Location: It is located between the Swat and Buner districts in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakthunkhwa province.
Religious significance: Elum Valley carries a historical significance to both the Hindus and the Buddhists.
to Hindu belief, Lord Ram spent time meditating there during his 14 years of exile.
Buddhists believe it to be the site where a previous incarnation of Lord Buddha gave up his life.
Recent development:
Pakistan’s Khyber Pakthunkhwa province is planning to construct a heritage park in Elum Valley to promote religious tourism.
Under the project, fencing of the entire Elum Valley would be done and a separate track would be constructed in the heritage park.
A fund of Rs. 5 million has already been allocated by the government to the authorities concerned as an initial grant for preparation of feasibility report of the project.
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