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A floating bridge into the heart of mangrove jungle
🇵🇰 Pakistan /Culture & Society

A floating bridge into the heart of mangrove jungle

From Dawn · () English

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  • Visitors explored the Mangrove Biodiversity Park in Karachi during an eco-tourism trip.
  • The park features a 700-meter floating wooden bridge offering views of the mangrove forest.
  • The Sindh Tourism Development Corporation organized the event to highlight the area's ecological significance.

Karachi's Mangrove Biodiversity Park buzzed with activity as visitors arrived for an eco-tourism exploration trip organized by the Sindh Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Department. "It is 'Jungle Mein Mangal' [merriment in the wilderness]," exclaimed Feyaz Ali Shah, Managing Director of the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation. He emphasized the importance of appreciating nature's beauty and the ecological significance of the mangroves. "That is why we brought you all here today, to appreciate the beauty of nature and marvel at the ecological significance of the mangroves and the biodiversity you see here," Shah added, referencing a local proverb to highlight the value of experiencing the natural wonder firsthand. The park, established two years ago, boasts a 700-meter floating wooden bridge designed by architect and environmentalist Tariq Alexander Qaiser. This unique structure allows visitors an intimate glimpse into the dense mangrove forest. Plans are underway for park expansion as funding increases, aiming to further develop this natural attraction.

It is ‘Jungle Mein Mangal’ [merriment in the wilderness].

— Feyaz Ali ShahManaging Director, Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, describing the eco-tourism trip.
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