Shimla: The tourism department has identified a new 4-km stretch on the Satluj, from Mayapuri to Luhri near Sainj in Kumarsain subdivision, for river rafting, opening another adventure tourism destination in Shimla district.Shimla district tourism development officer Jagdish Sharma said a committee of technical experts, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali, director Avinash Negi, found the stretch suitable for rafting following an inspection on Nov 6.Currently, rafting is conducted on the Satluj from Chaba to Tattapani, with four registered operators. The new stretch is expected to create opportunities for tourism businesses and hospitality services while generating employment and self-employment for locals, particularly youths.Sharma said the initiative would diversify tourism activities by tapping the region’s natural potential and provide visitors an additional adventure tourism destination.
