nashik the east division of the forest department will develop four places in rural areas of nashik for ecotourism and a detail project report dpr is about to be preparedozarkhed nursery in dindori taluka rajder fort in chandwad taluka the ancient pinakeshwar temple in jategaon and markandpimpri in kalwan will be developed as ecotourism spots the forest department has sought an architect consultant for preparing dpr for these placesafter deciding to set up the cycling tracks in trimbakeshwar and mamdapur to encourage ecotourism and adventure tourism the forest department has embarked upon this projectwe will provide all facilities for tourists in these four locations these spots are visited less frequently pinakeshwar temple is ancient but not many people know about it providing facilities to boost ecotourism will be beneficial for the district and the locals people should enjoy the natural surroundings and heritage sites a forest official saidlocals would be roped in for managing the parking food security and also as tour guides they will be trained by the forest department firstjoint forest management committee and villagers will be engaged in this project that will not just boost ecotourism but will also give a source of earning to the villagers these places will also be conserved and maintained due to the ecotourism project the official addedwe are in the process of appointing consultants we have floated an advertisement for architect consultant who will prepare the dpr washrooms overnight stay facility parking food drinking water facility and sightseeing facilities will be provided to the tourists both tourists and villagers will have regard for nature and enjoy beautiful places that have been lesser known until now he added