Picture Sirohi Mount Abu in the desert; this winter, once again it drapes itself in a quiet and peaceful blanket of snow and conjures up an exquisitely beautiful winter scene. Such a naturally occurring spectacle touches the heart of many local people and draws many tourists who want to be part of the eye-catching experience.
With snow and that touch of pleasant winter, Mount Abu has emerged as a bragging ground escape from the chill or just to catch a glimpse of the rare snow of Rajasthan. Across the country, visitors from far and away spent money boosting local businesses, hotels, handicraft shops-all these experience a high spike in activity during these months.
Tragic Drowning at Mandakini Kund Sparks Safety Concerns in Sirohi Mount Abu
Mount Abu undoubtedly has great beauty and charm in it, but it constantly reminds beautiful tourists of their obligations of safety. In the recent unfortunate case of an accident in Achalgarh Mandakini Kund, which took place against an otherwise gaiety, a very young tourist drowned in shallow water, giving evidence to what clearly needs to be improved in safety measures at a popular tourist attractions place.
The incident raises questions as to whether current safety protocols applied at natural attractors such as Mandakini Kund are adequate. Local authorities not only paid their sympathies, but they even went further to employ an assessment and reinforce safety measures, which include suggestions for better signage, presence of lifeguards during peak tourism periods, and educational campaigns to inform visitors about dangerous effects of natural water bodies.
Now, however, the local tourism board and community leaders are at swords to enhance tourism and the safety of visitors. Plans under way are going to provide very strict safety measures in carnation of viewing water bodies more through the winter months, as water freezes very dangerous with the changing current and is deceptively stronger in courtesy of melting snow.
The incident casts a shadow over Mount Abu, which is otherwise a beautiful place to visit. Hereafter, this beautiful location requires the responsibility of being safe. The community and authorities will ensure that everybody who comes to visit enjoys the magic of Mount Abu, without endangering the magic and well-being of the guests.
