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More facilities demanded as tourism on rise in KP

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29: The tourist influx at scenic spots of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was on rise as around 33,027 people from across the country visited various destinations in one day to enjoy the pleasant weather.  Different places of KP province are known for low temperature in Summer season and are the main reason of attraction for tourists from plain cities where mercury even touched 45 C mark. The statistics issued daily by KP Integrated Tourism Development Project (KITE) on Wednesday revealed that Galiyat attracted 16,311 tourists, Kaghan/Naran 13,321, Malam Jabba 2,140, Chitral Lower 638 and areas of Upper Dir fascinated 452 tourists.  A senior official at KITE said the hotel industry was doing a good business due to rise in Summer tourism.  Moreover, a large number of tourists are also expected during Eid ul Azha holidays. The administration is in process of  finalizing all arrangements to facilitate tourists particularly during holidays.  When asked, the official said Murree was

Snow Festival at Gabin Jabba, Swat district starts from Feb 25

After successful completion of Kalam and Galiyat snow festivals that attracted thousands of tourists and adventure sportsmen, the Government of KP is going to organize a three days snow festival at scenic Gabin Jabba in Swat district from February 25-27, 2022 to promote adventure and winter sports in the province. As per Junaid Khan, Deputy Commissioner Swat, traditional stalls, food court, sports, ice village, kids play area and cultural events have been planned for Gabbin Jabba snow festival starting from February 25 in the newly explored tourists resort of Pakistan. Gabin Jabba would be yet another major event of winter sports in Swat bringing together thousands of skiers, skaters, snowboarders and adventure enthusiasts from across the country. Besides, culture events, music, traditional singers, khattak dance and Rabab with Tabla would  also enthrall tourists. Free mountain bike, bicycle race, archery and rock climbing would add colours to the festival. Like Kalam and Gilyat snow f

Best place to Visit in Kashmir|Alternative to Murree|

Here is the Best places in Kashmir to visit. These Top Eye catching sites and spots, rich with nature’s bounties always have a soothing effect for tourist in Azad Kashmir. Neelum Valley, Ratti Gali,   Pir Chinasi, Banjosa Lake, Nergola Waterfall, Arang Kel, Toli Pir, Jari Kas Park, Dhani Waterfall, Sharda Peeth, In recent times, after the heavy rush and uncomfortable environment in Murree, Galiat, Nathiagali and Ayubia, The Azad Kashmir’s greenish and peaceful mountainous valleys are the first and foremost places for   family tourism. Kashmir is best alternative of tourist places like Murree as snow covered peaks and lush green valleys of Azad Kashmir has always been a source of attraction for the nature lovers. Soothing and picturesque waterfalls forming into streams and lakes alongside the zigzag roads and crisscross rivers have made Kashmir ‘a heaven on earth,’ with tremendous potential to attract tourists from around the country. During the Mughal and Br