In a boost to adventure tourism, the Centre has given security clearance for opening of 104 additional peaks in Leh for mountaineers.
The security clearance for additional peaks in Leh area in Jammu and Kashmir is subject to stipulations and clearances from other concerned agencies including the state government and the Home Ministry, said a senior Tourism Ministry official.
The Tourism Ministry had also taken up the issue regarding use of GPS and satellite phones by the bonafide adventure tour operators so as to ensure that the safety standards are of international standards.
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