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About Heritage Park for Hindus, Buddhists in Elum Valley in Pakistan
About Heritage Park for Hindus, Buddhists in Elum Valley in Pakistan: Details, Significance, Highlights
The Khyber Pakthunkhwa province in Pakistan has proposed to construct a heritage park in Elum Valley, which carries a historical significance to both the Hindus and the Buddhists, to promote religious tourism.
Under this project, the Elum Valley would be made a safe abode for the followers of Hinduism and Buddhism and as well as for tourists visiting the heritage park. Also, fencing of the entire Elum Valley would be done and a separate track would be constructed in the heritage park.
A fund of Rs 5 million has already been allocated by the Pak government to the authorities concerned as an initial grant for preparation of feasibility report of the project.
The Elum Valley would be os great importance to the followers of Hinduism and Buddhism and as well as for tourists visiting the heritage park.
About Elum Valley
Elum Valley is situated between the Swat and Buner districts in the province, Elum Valley has been a site of divinity and pilgrimage for both the Hindu and the Buddhist communities.
According to Hindu belief, Lord Ram spent time meditating there during his 14 years of exile, while Buddhists believe it to be the site where a previous incarnation of Lord Buddha gave up his life.
