Uttarakhand unveils 'Snow Leopard Tour' for year-round tourism push

• Uttarakhand is launching a ‘Snow Leopard Tour’ to boost winter tourism and become a year-round travel destination.
• The tour will be piloted in Uttarkashi’s Gangotri National Park, balancing tourism with ecological protection.
• The initiative aims to strengthen winter tourism, promote local livelihoods, and expand adventure and wildlife experiences.
• It is part of a broader winter tourism action plan, including Char Dham travel, adventure sports, and winter carnivals.
• The Snow Leopard Tour also seeks to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and support habitat protection.

Why It Matters: New winter wildlife tours in Uttarakhand boost tourism, conservation, and local economies.