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Gilgit-Baltistan Bans Seasonal Hotels and Commercial Activity in Deosai National Park

Officials say the prohibition protects a fragile ecosystem from damage linked to unregulated tourism.

Overview

  • An official notification from the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, issued under orders of the Secretary of Forests, Wildlife and Environment, confirmed the ban.
  • The restriction applies to the upcoming tourist season and bars new hotels, lodging and campsites within park limits.
  • Authorities directed operators not to establish or run any commercial facilities and warned of strict legal action against violations.
  • Deosai spans the Skardu, Kharmang and Astore districts at high altitude and is known for brown bears, wildflowers and vast plains.
  • The move follows a September bear attack that led to a separate nighttime camping ban that remains in force.