The Sindh Tourism Development Corporation launched an eco-tourism exploration trip at the Mangrove Biodiversity Park at Korangi Creek on Saturday [1].
The initiative aims to increase public engagement with the region's coastal ecosystems. By opening the mangrove jungle to visitors from various walks of life, the government seeks to promote environmental awareness and sustainable tourism in Sindh.
The trip was organized by the Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Department of the Government of Sindh [1]. A central feature of the experience is a floating bridge that allows visitors to travel directly into the heart of the mangrove forest, providing a closer look at the biodiversity of the Korangi Creek area.
Feyaz Ali Shah, the Managing Director of the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, said the venture is "Jungle Mein Mangal" [1]. The phrase refers to finding merriment in the wilderness.
Shah used a traditional proverb to emphasize the importance of visibility and promotion for such natural wonders. He said, "Of course ‘Jungle Mein Morr Nacha Kis Ne Dekha?’" [1]. This translates to a question asking who saw the peacock dance in the forest, suggesting that the beauty of the mangroves would remain unknown without active tourism efforts.
The project represents a strategic move to diversify the tourism portfolio of the province. By utilizing the unique geography of the Korangi Creek, officials intend to create a repeatable model for eco-tourism that protects the environment, and provides educational opportunities for the public.
“"Jungle Mein Mangal"”
This initiative signals a shift toward nature-based tourism in Sindh, leveraging the ecological value of mangrove forests to attract domestic visitors. By focusing on 'biodiversity parks,' the government is attempting to balance economic tourism goals with the preservation of critical coastal buffers that protect the shoreline from erosion and storm surges.
