‘Handover Gilsar, Khushal Sar to competent authority’ Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, July 12: While the cleaning of the Gilsar continues, the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organization (NLCO) today advocated for reopening the traditional navigation route connecting Nigeen with Anchar Lake and beyond. Seeking necessary steps to be taken in this regard, the NLCO, led by Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo-who has been working for several years to rejuvenate Gilsar and Khushal Sar-said that the move will promote sustainable Transportation and Cultural Tourism. The traditional navigation route through the city starts from Nigeen Lake and passes through Pokhribal, Nallah Amir Khan, Gilsar, Khushal Sar, Anchar, flowing towards Ganderbal and finally leading to Wular Lake.
“It was the route which tourists used to take to enjoy the beauty of Srinagar city. As of now, we have restored the Gilsar and Khushal Sar navigation routes; steps are needed to restore this route fully,” Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo told Excelsior. He said there is a need for raising existing bridges from Pokhribal via Nallah Amir Khan to Gilsar-Khushal Sar up to Saidapora under the Smart City initiative to allow Shikaras to move freely.
The NLCO Chairman stressed that the move of reopening traditional navigation routes will promote water trekking, bird watching, and other eco-tourism activities, enhancing the overall experience and accessibility of these water bodies. Earlier, the NLCO remained busy with cleaning the Gilsar from the Sazg.