The district administration in association with the Punjab Tourism Department is set to organise a Nature Fest from February 21 to 25 at local Lajwanti Sports Stadium.

Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal said the administration in consultation with all stakeholders had issued the itinerary. She said the first day would mark the opening ceremony with bird watching at the Pong Dam while in the evening, the 'star night' be held at Lajwanti Stadium where renowned Punjabi singer Aalap Sikander would mesmerise the audience. She said adequate arrangements were being put in place to ensure the seamless and memorable event. On the second day, night camping has been scheduled at Solis and Tharolli followed by a Cyclothon at Lajwanti Stadium, besides Kid's Carnival at Van Chetna Park and India vs Pakistan match screening at the stadium on February 23.

Referring to off-road activity, the Deputy Commissioner said the activity would be held at Kukanet for which requisite arrangements were being made to facilitate participants. The booting and jungle safari at Nature Retreat, Chohal and star night of Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal would be the main attraction on the concluding day.

Exhorting the people, especially the residents of Hoshiarpur district, to participate zealously in this mega event, the DC said a helpline number 90565-68870 had been issued while setting up a website Naturefesthsp.com to keep people updated about the information. She said the event would be entertaining and nature friendly so that people should actively participate in the activities to enjoy the rich nature potential and sustainability in the district.