New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Leh; Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday visited Hunderman village, one of India's northernmost settlements adjoining the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil, and reviewed efforts to develop it as a major border and heritage tourism destination.
Saxena was briefed on the "Exploring LoC and Hunderman Village Experience" project, which includes an LoC viewpoint, integrated amenity centre, information panels, walking promenade, landscaping, cafes, eateries and other visitor facilities. He directed officials to complete the development works by the end of October.
Located about 10 km north of Kargil on the banks of the Suru river, Hunderman remained under Pakistan's control until the 1971 Indo-Pak war, when the Indian Army captured surrounding heights and brought the area under Indian control.
"Hunderman is not merely a border village; it is a living symbol of Ladakh's history, heritage and resilience," Saxena said, expressing his vision of making it accessible to visitors from across the world.
He stressed that tourism development should be community-centric, create livelihood opportunities and preserve the village's heritage. He also reviewed a solar-powered lift irrigation system aimed at improving water availability for agriculture.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.