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Local residents join hands to promote tourism in Lathehar
by Girija Shankar Ojha
Latehar
(Jharkhand): Latehar in Jharkhand is known for its
rich natural beauty, forest, forest products and minerals.
But Maoists' presence in the area has affected tourism.
However, local residents have now started bringing a change
in Latehar, as they believe a better livelihood could
be possible if a united effort was made to create an environment
that is tourist-friendly. Residents in Jharkhand's Latehar
District hence are engaged in initiatives to revive the
region's tourism industry. For this, they ensure the safety
of visitors and provide them with basic facilities. Several
locals have become tourist guides. Many others are working
as gardeners at popular tourist spots. "We provide protection
to the tourists so that no untoward incident or accident
affects them. We take care and try to provide all facilities
to them," said Manbahal Mistry, a local, working as a
guide. One of the popular destinations here is the Lodh
Falls, also known as theBuddha Ghagh Falls. It is located
in the Mahuadaner block of Latehar, 40 kilometres off
Ranchi. The waterfall is situated deep inside the pristine
forests of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The presence of Maoists,
also known as Naxalites had discouraged several tourists
in the past from exploring the enchanting environs. However,
thanks to the efforts of the local residents, the fear
of Maoists is eclipsed as the tourists are taken on a
conducted tour of interesting places. Rajiv, one of the
tourists from Patna said: "I have come from Patna to see
Lodh falls. I like certain arrangements made by the government
but I specially appreciate the help that I have got from
the locals here. They took us around as guides and told
everything about this place."
-August
18, 2009
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