Zero point of India-Pakistan Border: Tourism Centre in Gujarat

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani, Gujarat Tourism Department is developing Border tourism under Seema Darshan project at zero point of international border at Nadabet. With this innovative approach of Border Tourism, people of the nation are getting an opportunity to know the border and enjoy the experience of border tourism. Giving the citizens a real experience to see the life style of the BSF Jawans who are constantly safeguarding the Mother land, tourism in Gujarat has gained momentum.

Considering the big number of the tourists coming in Gujarat, various attractions have been added at Nadabet by the tourism department. ‘Ajay Prahari’ Memorial has been erected in the memory of those heroic soldiers who sacrificed their lives for protecting the nation. The 30-foot-high T-junction, adorned with beautiful murals, will be the focal point of the Seema Darshan complex. A platform is created on the road from T-Junction to zero point and various army weapons have been put in display. With this, the tourists coming for Seema Darsha will get an opportunity to know the preparedness of the army and security forces. A pared ground is prepared for the Retreat Ceremony. A retreat ceremony will be organized by the BSF Jawans on this Pared Ground. Solar trees have also been installed to illuminate Nadabet with solar energy at night.

Nadeshwari Mata temple is situated near zero point, where a large number of tourists come to visit every year. A rest house has also been constructed near Nadeshwari Mata temple. Nadabet is located at Banaskantha district near the Indo-Pak border. The tourists can easily visit the nearby places. A well know Amba Mata temple i.e. Ambaji, Jesor Bear Sacntuary, Balaram Palace and Balaram Mahadev Temple are located in Banaskantha District. Besides, ‘Rani Ki Vav’ and ‘Patola House’ in the neighboring district of Patan are also interesting places to visit.

Gujarat Tourism Department is actively working to develop various tourist places of the state. Vadnagar, Modhera and Patan are also included in the Heritage Circuit. Various developmental works have been done by Gujarat Tourism Department at historical Modhera Sun Temple under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

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