Jammu & Kashmir, July 25 -- Hidden in the heart of south Kashmir's Keller village in Shopian district lies Shukroo - a breathtaking, lesser-known gem surrounded by lush green forests and fed by the crystal-clear waters of the Pir Panjal mountains.

Despite its mesmerising beauty and growing popularity among local trekkers and campers, the site continues to be overlooked by the government.

Residents of the village, speaking to the news agency KNO, said that Shukroo, located just three kilometres from Keller, holds immense tourism potential - on par with some of the most celebrated destinations in the Valley. However, the lack of infrastructure and government intervention has kept the area from flourishing as a tourism hub, they said.

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