Keran Heritage Centre inaugurated at Pharkian Gali as tourist footfall crosses 55,000 this year

Srinagar, Nov 4 (UNI) In a major push to promote tourism and boost economic activity in North Kashmir, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, in collaboration with CBC Corporation India Pvt Ltd and the Umang Foundation, inaugurated the Keran Heritage Centre at Pharkian Gali in Kupwara district on Wednesday. The inauguration comes as tourist footfall in Keran Valley has crossed 55,000 this year, marking a significant milestone for the frontier region, which opened its doors to tourists in 2023 after remaining largely inaccessible due to its proximity to the Line of Control (LoC). Set against the backdrop of the Kishanganga Valley…