Dharamshala, Jan. 21 -- The tourism stakeholders in Dharamshala have hailed the state cabinet's approval of the Naddi Zipline project, saying it will play a vital role in diversifying the tourism attractions and enhancing the hill town's global appeal.

The Himachal Pradesh Rapid Transport Development Corporation (RTDC) will develop Asia's longest eco-adventure zipline project at Naddi, near Dharamshala. The state cabinet on Monday gave nod for the construction of a 4.3-kilometre-long Naddi Zipline Project near Dharamsala in Kangra district at an estimated cost of Rs.7.41 crore.

The proposed zipline will pass through the scenic Bal Valley, connecting culturally significant locations including Gallu Devi Temple, Ball Village, Naddi and Ma...