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Sissu Valley Suspends All Tourist Activities for Religious Observance
12 Jan
Summary
- Tourism suspension in Sissu valley lasts for 40 days, from January 20 to February 28.
- Local bodies initiated the ban to protect traditional religious rituals and customs.
- Adventure activities like ATVs, skiing, and bungee jumping are strictly prohibited.
Tourism activities in Himachal Pradesh's Sissu valley are completely suspended for 40 days, from January 20 to February 28. The decision by local bodies aims to protect sacred religious rituals and traditional customs from disruption. This measure impacts a key winter tourist destination, which has seen increased visitors due to the Atal Tunnel's accessibility.
The blanket ban covers all tourism-related operations within the Sissu panchayat area, including adventure sports like ATV riding, skiing, and bungee jumping. Local leaders emphasized that these restrictions are necessary to preserve spiritual discipline and cultural traditions during important festivals such as Halda and Poonha.
The district administration has been formally notified of the panchayat's resolution, seeking full support for the temporary closure. Residents and tourism operators are urged to respect the tribal community's religious sentiments and adhere to the 'dev restrictions' to maintain a balance between tradition and development.
