Budgam, Jun 20 : Doodpathri, a famous tourist destination in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, is witnessing good tourist footfall. However, the visitors are complaining about the lack of basic facilities at the scenic place.
The locals as well as visitors told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Doodpathri lacks mobile connectivity and ATM services.
“We fail to understand why the government has not ensured such basic facilities at this beautiful place. Telecommunication is an indispensable part of our lives,” said a local visitor.
On the ATM services, he said most of the food sellers do not have online banking facilities and accept only cash. “So, a couple of ATMs are a must here,” he said, adding that the nearest machine is around 15 kilometre away from the destination.
Pony wallas, restaurant owners and shopkeepers at these picturesque places said they are facing problems despite a good flow of tourists.
They criticised the government for not developing the place with the facilities like good network coverage, ATMs, adventurous sports, etc, saying the lack of these facilities always disappoints tourists.
“There are employees from various departments who come with their families and face such problems,” the locals said.
The residents, especially the traders, have appealed to the administration to make mobile connectivity available at the Doodpathri, saying none among local or outside valley tourists stay here for the night due to the lack of these facilities—(KNO)
