KPCTA gets control of 19 PTDC motels

“We are taking tangible steps to facilitate tourists and promote tourism in the upcoming season. The transfer of 19 motels is a good omen for promotion of tourism as these motels would be very helpful in provision of quality accommodation to the tourists in various destinations of the province,” said Muhammad Abid Khan Wazir, the Director General KPCTA.

He said that work on various projects for promotion of tourism in every nook and corner of the province was in full swing as per directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan.

Wazir added that feasibility study for development of integrated tourism zones (ITZs) had been completed and foreign investors were keen to invest in these projects.

The provincial government, he added, had appreciated the installation of camping pods, which are yielding positive results in attracting tourists at the scenic resorts.

The official said that camping pods were now being installed in 10 more tourist spots, including Jarogo waterfall, Solatanr and Kalam valleys in Swat district, Lashkargah in Broghil, Sar Laspur in Shandur valleys Upper Chitral, Kumrat Valley in Upper Dir, Laram Top and Shahi Binshahi in Lower Dir, Lailowani in Alpuri in Shangla and Samana Top in Hangu.

The camping pods are the best residential as well as recreational and enjoyment facilities for the family. They are either consisted of two or four bedrooms with washroom, kitchen, children’s play areas, parking lots and bonfire.

The DG said that recruitment process of tourism police had been completed and the personnel would now perform duties during the coming season at various tourist attractions in the province.

“We are also establishing jeepable tracks in 16 districts besides developing more waterfalls in six spots to lure more tourists to the adventure tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” he said, adding that the initiative would help reduce the rush of visitors at the previous scenic places and provide more employment opportunities to the local populace.