{"id":104267,"date":"2025-12-20T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T02:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=104267"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:38:20","slug":"deosai-national-park-to-remain-free-of-hotels-commercial-setups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/deosai-national-park-to-remain-free-of-hotels-commercial-setups.html","title":{"rendered":"Deosai National Park to remain free of hotels, commercial setups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gilgit: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government has imposed a ban on the establishment of seasonal hotels and other commercial activities within Deosai National Park for the upcoming tourist season. The move, announced through a notification by the Forest, Parks and Wildlife Department, aims to protect the park\u2019s fragile ecosystem and preserve its natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification directs hotel owners and managements to comply with the new regulations and refrain from setting up any accommodation facilities or commercial operations within the park. It also warns of legal action against any violations of the ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/markhor-trophy-hunt-fetches-highest-bid-in-history.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Markhor trophy hunt in GB fetches highest bid in history<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deosai National Park, a high-altitude alpine plain located at an average elevation of 4,114 meters above sea level, stretches between the Skardu and Astore districts. The park is renowned for its unique biodiversity, wildflowers, and breathtaking landscapes, earning it the nickname \u201cLand of Giants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourists can continue to visit the park during the annual season from June to November, but the government\u2019s step is expected to ensure minimal human impact on the environment and safeguard the park\u2019s delicate ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities emphasized that the restrictions are part of broader conservation efforts aimed at maintaining the park\u2019s ecological balance while allowing visitors to enjoy its natural beauty responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gilgit: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government has imposed a ban on the establishment of seasonal hotels and other commercial activities within Deosai National Park for the upcoming tourist season. The move, announced through a notification by the Forest, Parks and Wildlife Department, aims to protect the park\u2019s fragile ecosystem and preserve its natural beauty. The notification directs hotel owners and managements to comply with the new regulations and refrain from setting up any accommodation facilities or commercial operations within the park. It also warns of legal action against any violations of the ban. Read: Markhor trophy hunt in GB fetches highest bid in history Deosai National Park, a high-altitude alpine plain located at an average elevation of 4,114 meters above sea level, stretches between the Skardu and Astore districts. The park is renowned for its unique biodiversity, wildflowers, and breathtaking landscapes, earning it the nickname \u201cLand of Giants.\u201d Tourists can continue to visit the park during the annual season from June to November, but the government\u2019s step is expected to ensure minimal human impact on the environment and safeguard the park\u2019s delicate ecosystem. 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