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Conservation Issues of Sikh Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha at Mansehra and its Tourism Potential
Abstract
Gurudwara Guru Singh is one of the most sacred heritage sites of Sikhs, denoting their rule in the area. It is a masterpiece of art and architecture along with religious significance. The objectives of this study are to highlight conservation issues of this Gurudwara, its tourism potential and to make it sustainable tourism destination. Data for this study was collected through primary and secondary sources. The study reveals that the Gurudwara has a rich potential of tourism attracting thousands of tourists of diverse motivations being located at a significant route but at the same time is under heavy threats of conservation issues and if proper measures are not taken well in time, it will deteriorate rapidly vanishing a whole chapter of Sikh history of the region.
Authors
Shabana Nazar
Visiting Faculty Member, Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Anas Mahmud Arif
Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Adeel Nawaz
Graduate, Department of Conservation Studies, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
