India, May 16 -- To promote and keep up the adventure tourism quotient in Jammu, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu conducted a three-day trekking expedition from Sanasar to Shankpal for adventure enthusiasts. The group, comprising thirty participants from the state and other cities like Delhi and Hyderabad, made their 14 kilometre-long journey to Shankpal and back. The Shankpal Temple is located at the highest point on the Shankpal ridge at an altitude of 2897 metres.

Om Prakash Bhagat, the director tourism, Jammu, said that the participation of trekkers from other states is a welcome step as they would spread the word about the place. He said, "These events promote lesser-known beauty spots, historical and religious places of Jammu."

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