To give a major boost to tourism in Haryana and to further promote eco-tourism in Morni Hills of Panchkula, Shivalik Development Board (SDB) which is chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will organize several of activities on February 7, in Morni Hills.

The SDB along with the forest Department of Haryana has identified a number of one-day treks, Mountain Biking Treks and many other activities.

An official spokesman said that discussions are on with the Forest Department to introduce other eco-tourism events like camping sites, off-road traveling, visits to herbal vatikas etc.

 A number of meetings are being held in this regard with forest officials. Other departments like Tourism and Sports are also being involved.

Board Executive Vice Chairman, Mahesh Singla also held meetings with Sarpanches of Morni Block to discuss these projects with them particularly how this will help the local people.

Ex- MLA, Latika Sharma was also present in these meetings and has been supporting the Board's efforts, said the spokesman. 

Many private investors and tourism loving people have shown interest in these activities and preliminary discussions are being held with the main idea of developing the area which is the mandate of the Board, the spokesman added.

On February 7, SDB in collaboration with Cycling Club of Panchkula will conduct "Tour De Morni", a cycling race where they will promote Sports Cycling and Tourist Place Morni. The race will end at Polytechnic Girls College in Morni.  The SDB is also taking services of Adventure Sports Wing of BSF in this regard.