The Indian Army announced in a press release that the Northeast region has a significant untapped potential for adventure tourism . The Army began a three-month campaign in August, including mountaineering expeditions, seven treks of more than 700 km (up to an altitude of 16,500 feet)
New Delhi, December 9, : The Indian Army announced in a press release that the Northeast region has a significant untapped potential for adventure tourism, which can result in local employment and support the local economy through an ecosystem of tourism-related economic activities, according to the publication.The Indian Army and its formations along the Northern frontiers, apart from their primary role, have a good record in their nation-building efforts, the release states.This year, The Army began a three-month campaign in August, including six mountaineering expeditions, seven treks of more than 700 km (up to an altitude of 16,500 feet), six cycling expeditions of over 1,000 km on non-existent roads in six valleys, and three white water rafting expeditions of 132 kilometers along three rivers, according to the release.During the campaign, 11 points along the LAC were contacted, the most notable being Mt Jonsong, which is located at the tri-junction of India-Nepal and Tibet, for the third time in history, according to the press release.The event promoted the importance of Civil-Military cooperation and created a buzz in the adventure tourism industry, the release stated.The event promoted the importance of civil-military cooperation and helped in highlighting the pristine landscape,The inclusion of women in activities was a second key feature.