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Kashmir, a place of tranquil beauty, has long been a well-liked and preferred travel destination in India and worldwide. However, amidst the popular tourist spots, lies a hidden gem that has been gaining popularity recently, "The Bangladesh Village in Kashmir".
Yes! You read that right, there is a Bangladesh in Kashmir too! Let's discover this Bangladesh in this article and how it is becoming a popular tourist attraction and why the government wants to attract the tourists.
The Kashmiri Bandipora district is about 30 kilometers away from this trending Bangladesh Village. There are 300 people living in this small, charming village in Kashmir, which is located close to Wular Lake.
Due to its outstanding natural beauty and serene atmosphere, this hidden gem is steadily growing in popularity as a tourist destination. Wular Lake, one of the biggest freshwater lakes in South Asia, offers a breath-taking setting for tourists to take part in a variety of activities including boating, birdwatching, fishing, etc.
Why the name, Bangladesh?
After the country of Bangladesh was founded in 1971, this area in Kashmir was also given the name Bangladesh by the inhabitants. The village, then known as Jurimon, was set on fire in 1971, leaving its residents without a place to live. They eventually moved there, some distance from the burned-out area, and hence, gave it the name Bangladesh.
Previously, there were just 5 to 6 houses; today, there are 50 to 60, and the locals depend on agriculture for a living. The village was long absent from government records; nevertheless, in 2010, the DC office in Bandipora recognized Bangladesh by name and recognized it as a separate village located in Kashmir, India.
Tourism gaining popularity in Indian Bangladesh:
Bangladesh Village was kept out of the mainstream tourism sector until recently. However, with the increasing interest in offbeat travel destinations, the village has started to gain attention from tourists.
The village is the perfect getaway for nature lovers and those looking for adventure because it provides a tranquil escape from the rush of city life. In the village, visitors can partake in a number of activities like hiking, camping, and fishing.
The majority of the residents, who are fishermen, are happy at the prospect of their village becoming a well-known tourist destination. If the government made investments in the region and upgraded the infrastructure, the residents are convinced that more tourists would swarm to Zurimanz.
Shikaras have been made available as a way to promote sustainable tourism and increase public understanding of the value of protecting the lake's ecosystem. The people now have hope and optimism thanks to the government's support of the inhabitants and dedication to increasing tourism in the area.
Bangladesh Village hence has the potential to develop into a well-known tourism destination in Kashmir with adequate planning and administration.
