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Tourism in Pakistan

Site#171: The Alamgiri Gate at Lahore Fort in

Punjab.

The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad

Tourism in Pakistan has been stated by the Lonely Planet magazine

as being the tourism industry's "next big thing". Pakistan, with its

diverse cultures, people and landscapes attracted 1 million tourists in

2012

Pakistan's tourism industry was in its heyday during the 1970s when

the country received unprecedented amounts of foreign tourists, thanks

to the Hippie trail. The main destinations of choice for these tourists

were the Khyber Pass, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Swat and

Rawalpindi.

The country's attraction range from the ruin of civilisation such as

Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and Taxila, to the Himalayan hill stations,

which attract those interested in winter sports. Pakistan is home to

several mountain peaks over 7000 m, which attracts adventurers and

mountaineers from around the world, especially K2.[1]

The north part

of Pakistan has many old fortresses, ancient architecture and the Hunza

and Chitral valley, home to small pre-Islamic Animist Kalasha

community claiming descent from Alexander the Great. The romance

of the historic Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is timeless and

legendary, Punjab province has the site of Alexander's battle on the

Jhelum River and the historic city Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital,

with many examples of Mughal architecture such as Badshahi Masjid,

Shalimar Gardens, Tomb of Jahangir and the Lahore Fort. Before the

Global economic crisis Pakistan received more than 500,000 tourists

annually. However, this number has now come down to near zero

figures since 2008 due to instability in the country and many countries

declaring Pakistan as unsafe and dangerous to visit.

In October 2006, just one year after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, The

Guardian released what it described as "The top five tourist sites in

Pakistan" in order to help the country's tourism industry. The five sites

included Taxila, Lahore, The Karakoram Highway, Karimabad and

Lake Saiful Muluk. To promote Pakistan's unique and various cultural

heritage, the Prime Minister launched the "Visit Pakistan" marketingcampaign in 2007.

[2]This campaign involved various events

throughout the year including fairs and religious festivals, regional

sporting events, various arts and craft shows, folk festivals and several

openings of historical museums.

In 2009, The World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report ranked Pakistan as one of the top

25% tourist destinations for its World Heritage sites. Ranging from mangroves in the South, to the 5,000-year-old

cities of the Indus Valley Civilization which included Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.

Major attractions
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Pakistan is such a diverse region, it is the center of various religions and settlements long before the creation of the

nation that exists today. Today, Pakistan is formed of four large provinces Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

Balochistan and four territories Islamabad Capital Territory, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Azad Jammu

and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The cultural and physical diversity of Pakistan has developed the country into a

tourist hot spot for foreign travellers as well as adventurers.

Site#138: Excavated ruins of Mohenjo-daro

Site#140: Buddhist ruins at Takht Bhai

Site#139: Ghadhara ruins at Taxila

Currently Pakistan has six major cultural sites that arecategorised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These

include:

Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro of the Indus

Valley Civilization.

1st Century Buddhist Ruins at Takht-i-Bahi and

Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol.

The ruins of Taxila from the Gandhara Civilization

The Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.

Historic Monuments of the ancient city of Thatta.

The ancient fort of Rohtas.

During the period of 19932004, Pakistan was unable

to submit information to UNESCO which delayed

several sites to be categorised as potential World

Heritage Sites. In 2004, the Ministry of Tourism was

given funding to continue its research and ten sites

were placed onto UNESCO Tentative List. In total,

eighteen sites are awaiting to be categorised as of June

2010 which include:[3]

The 17th Century Mughal built Badshahi Mosque.

The 17th Century Mughal built Wazir Khan

Mosque.

The 17th century Tombs of Jahangir, Asif Khan and

Akbari Sarai.

Hiran Minar and Tank, built by Mughal Emperor

Jahangir in commemoration of his favourite

antelope in the city of Sheikhupura.

14th Century Tomb of Hazrat Rukn-e-Alam.

One of the world's largest forts in the world, Rani

Kot Fort.

17th Century Mughal built Shah Jahan Mosque,

located in the ancient city of Thatta.

15th and 18th century Chaukhandi Tombs of several

Sindhi and Balochi tribes.

Neolithic archaeological Site of Mehrgarh.

Archaeological site of Rehman Dheri.

Archaeological site of Harappa.

Archaeological site of Ranigat.

Shahbazgarhi Rock Edicts. Mansehra Rock Edicts.
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The Chaukhandi Tombs

Site#171: Lahore Fort & Shalamar Gardens

The Mohatta Palace

Baltit Fort, an ancient Tibetan styled fort in the

Hunza Valley.

Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Baha'al-Halim and Ustead

and the Tomb and Mosque of Jalaluddin Bukhari in

Uch Sharif.

Port of Banbhore.Furthermore, there are several landmarks and structures

that have not yet made the UNESCO Tentative List.

Long before the creation of Pakistan in 1947, there

were plenty of cultures and religions that existed before

the Partition of India. Pakistan being the center of

various wars led to several dynasties and tribes ruling

its lands. They left various landmarks behind which

some have become national icons whilst others needing

the attention of concerned authorities. Some of these

include:

Faisalabad Clock Tower and the Eight Bazaars

Altit Fort in Hunza Valley

17th and 18th century Tombs of Talpur Mirs

Faiz Mahal of the Talpur Mirs

Samadhi of Ranjit Singh

Mughal built tomb of Asaf Khan

Empress Market built during the rule of the British

Empire

The tomb of Qutb-ud-din Aibak the first Sultan ofDelhi and founder of the Slave dynasty.

Sikh built Mohatta Palace

18th century Omar Hayat Mahal

19th Century Italian chateau Noor Palace

Derawar Fort

Mughal-built Hiran Minar

One of the oldest salt mines in Asia, Khewra Salt

Mines

The 3000BC built fort of Kot Diji and Faiz Mahal in

Khairpur

16th century built fort at Skardu

Post-independence Pakistan retained its heritage by

constructing various sites to commemorate its

independence by blending various styles and influences from the past. Some of these include:

Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore.

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.

The mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
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Badshahi Mosque

Bab-e-Pakistan a memorial site for the victims of the

Partition of India.

Pakistan Monument in Islamabad.

The mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Infrastructure and the economy

The mausoleum of Shah

Rukn-e-Alam

Tourism is a growing industry in Pakistan. With more and more foreign investment

and funding, Pakistan was able to build its major road and air networks to cater mass

movements of cargo and inter-city travel. Roads are being developed by several

consultants from the Northern Areas all the way down to the Port of Karachi.

However, till this date, the government has not be able to take the tourism market

seriously within Pakistan. Pakistan is home to a diverse number of tourist attractions

which have not been funded or protected due to the government giving the tourism

market a low priority.

PTDC Motel at Malam Jabba Ski Resort.

Several statistics from the last decade show tourism is a "market led

industry and not supply driven" which has led a large decline in travel

to Pakistan. This has led to fewer tour agencies being set up and

development of historical sites. It has been estimated that the public

and private sectors have gradually earned less income from the tourism

market causing less investment and innovation within the industry.

This has led to several sites to depreciate over time and the lack of

Minimum International Standards have left many sites in poor states.

The latest budget showed that less money was being spent on research

and marketing and more on defence and other fixed markets.

The 2008 World Economic forum's Travel and Tourism

Competitiveness Report (TTCR) ranked Pakistan 103 out of 124 countries to visit. This low figure was due to a

weak travel and tourism infrastructure, low branding and marketing effectiveness and low priority the government

gave to the travel and tourism industry. Despite various campaigns such as the Visit Pakistan 2007 scheme the

number of tourists dropped each year. This year it dropped by 6% as compared to the figures of last year. The lack of
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facilities within Pakistan cannot compete those of international standards. With a poor tourism infrastructure the

provision of standard and competitive hotel rooms in Pakistan, the national and cultural resources being reduced, the

uncertain security situation prevailing and rising inflation are the main factors reducing tourism within Pakistan.

Many critics have encouraged the government to again attract tourists to Pakistan by initiating the sponsorship of

new businesses within the tourist market. Building and maintaining the road and air networks to meet international

standards. The maturation of human and natural resources can also contribute in development of this feeble industry.Advertising campaigns need to attract tourist by developing holiday packages tailored to explore the greater regions

of the country.

Ministry of Tourism

In September 2004 with the bifurcation of the Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs, Tourism was

given a separate status of Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the policy formulation,

development, marketing and promotion of both foreign and domestic tourism besides coordination and regulating of

federal and provincial governments and private sector activities responsible and involved in tourism. Within the

overall set up the tourism wing of the ministry is in collaboration with its field organisations making it completely

responsible for the development of the tourism industry.

Tourism by subdivisions

Faisal Mosque in the capital Islamabad.

Pakistan is subdivided into four provinces, one federal capital territory,

and a group of federally-administered tribal areas. The four large

provinces are what make up the majority of Pakistan which include

Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh. The Islamabad

Capital Territory is home to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Finally,

leaving Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Azad Jammu and

Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan the minor territories under Pakistancontrol.

Balochistan

Kund Malir, is one of the most famous beaches in

Balochistan

Balochistan is the largest province by geographical area of Pakistan,

constituting approximately 43% of the total area of Pakistan.

Balochistan is home to one of the oldest Neolithic (7000 BC to c. 2500

BC) sites in archaeology. Mehrgarh and Nausharo, was an ancient city

linked to the Indus Valley Civilization. Another ancient sites dating

back 800 years are the Nausherwani tombs at Qila Ladgasht. There

was also an ancient port at the site of Oraea which proved to be a

useful port during the Hellenistic civilisation.

Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan. There are a number of

sites of interest including the protected Hazarganji-Chiltan National

Park, Hanna Lake, Quetta Geological Museum, Balochistan Arts Council Library, Quetta Archaeological Museum as

well as Command and Staff College Museum. The Quaid-e-Azam Residency is another major site in Balochistan in

the city of Ziarat. Ziarat is also famous for the juniper forests which are the oldest and largest in the world. Sibi, is an
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important historical city in Balochistan. The Jigra Hall has a collection of pieces found at the archaeological sites of

Mehrgarh, Nasshero and Pirak. The annual Sibi Festival marks the famous Horse and Cattle Show.

There are a number of mountain passes within Balochistan. The Bolan Pass has been the main entrance to the

provincial city of Quetta. There are several others including Lak Pass, Khojak Pass and Harnai Pass. The Balochistan

coastline extends from the Sindh province to the Iranian border measuring a total distance of over 750 km. The city

of Gwadar holds the largest port in the province which is based near the ancient area of Makran. Pasni is anotherbeautiful medium-sized town famous for fishing. Along the Makran Coastal Highway there are several rock

formations as well as Kund Malir and the Hingol National Park.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Khyber-PK)

The famous Khyber steam train safari

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is located in the north-west region of Pakistan. It

is known as the tourist hotspot for adventurers and explorers. The

province has a varied landscape ranging from rugged mountains,

valleys, hills and dense agricultural farms. The region is well known

for its ancestral roots. There are a number of Buddhist archaeological

sites from the Gandhara civilisation such as Takht Bhai and

Pushkalavati. There are a number of other Buddhist and Hindu

archaeological sites including Bala Hisar Fort, Butkara Stupa,

Kanishka stupa, Chakdara, Panjkora Valley and Sehri Bahlol.

Usho Swat valley

Ghabral Swat Valley

Peshawar is the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city is

home to a number of sites including Bala Hisar Fort, Peshawar

Museum, archaeological site of Gor Khuttree, Mohabbat Khan

Mosque, old city of Sethi Mohallah, Jamrud Fort, the Sphola Stupa and

the most famous market of Qissa Khawani. The city of Dera IsmailKhan is known to be the entrance into the province from Punjab and

Balochistan. The city is famour for its Hindu ruins at Kafir Kot. The

Buddhist ruins at Shahbaz Garhi are also famous in the city of Mardan.

Heading North, the divisions Swat valley
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Kunhar River originates in Lulusar within the

Naran Valley

One of the most important cities in the province is Mansehra. The city

is a major stop for tourists setting out to the Northern Areas and Azad

Kashmir. The city is connected by the famous Karakoram Highway

which ends up in China. Along the route there are several stops

including the Kaghan Valley, Balakot, Naran, Shogran, Lake Saiful

Mulook and Babusar Top. There are also several other sites within theprovince which attract a large number of tourist every year including

Ayubia, Batkhela, Chakdara, Saidu Sharif, Kalam Valley and Hindu

Kush mountain range in Chitral.

There are also several mountain passes that run through the province.

One of the most famous is the Khyber Pass which links Afghanistan

with Pakistan. The trade route sees a large number of trucks and lorries importing and exporting goods in and out of

the region. The Babusar Pass is another mountain pass connecting the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakorum

Highway. The Lowari Pass is another pass which connects Chitral with Dir via the Lowari Tunnel. The highest

mountain pass in Pakistan is Shandur Pass which connects Chitral to Gilgit and is known as the Roof of the World.

The pass is the center of three mountain ranges

Hindukush, Pamir and Karakoram.

Punjab

The Minar-e-Pakistan is located in the provincial

capital of Punjab, Lahore

The Katasraj temple in Chakwal

Punjab is the second largest province in Pakistan. It is known for its

ancient cultural heritage as well as its religious diversity. The lands of

Punjab have been home to a number of religions and civilisations. The

Indus Valley Civilization once ruled the region and a significant

archaeological find was discovered at the ancient city of Harrapa. The

Gandhara civilisation was also quite dominant in the northern region of

Punjab at the site of Taxila. Several other civilisations such as Greeks,Central Asians, and Persians ruled Punjab leaving a number of sites

which still exist today. The arrival of Islam came about during the rule

of the Umayyad Caliphate followed by the Ghaznavids. The Mughals

took control of the region and ruled its land for several centuries. The

mughal heritage remained quite strong in Punjab with a large number

of forts, tombs and monuments still intact today. The Durrani Empire

ruled the Punjab at the fall of the Mughal Empire for a short period

following the rise of the Sikh Empire. The strong control of the Sikhs

also lead to a number of sites still remaining intact throughout Punjab.

The British Raj took control of the region until the independence of

Pakistan.
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The 1872-built Italian chateau Noor Mahal

(Diamond Palace) in Bahawalpur

Tourism in Punjab is regulated by the Tourism Development

Corporation of Punjab. There are a number of large cosmopolitan cities

in Punjab. The provincial capital, Lahore is the second largest city of

Pakistan as is known to the Cultural Heart of Pakistan. The Mughal

Empire left behind the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens which are

now recognised World Heritage Sites. The Walled City of Lahore,Badshahi Mosque, Wazir Khan Mosque, Tomb of Jahangir and Nur

Jahan, Tomb of Asaf Khan and Chauburji are other major sites visited

by tourists each year. The tomb of Qutb-ud-din Aibak from the Delhi

Sultanate is located in the historical market of Anarkali Bazaar in

Lahore. The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh and Hazuri Bagh Baradari are

prime example of Sikh architecture during the rule of the Sikh Empire.

There a number of other sites within Lahore such as Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore Museum, Data Durbar Complex,

Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore Zoo, Tomb of Shah Jamal, Sukh Chayn Gardens, Gaddafi

Stadium which all create a large number of visitors annually.

Rawalpindi is known to be a famous hill station stop for tourists before setting out to Murree, Bhurban, Patriata,

Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The Pharwala Fort is a major fort on the outskirts of the city

built by an ancient Hindu civilisation. There are a number of sites from the Mughal Empire in the city of

Sheikhupura called Hiran Minar and the Sheikhupura Fort. The Rohtas Fort near Jhelum is a major fort built by Sher

Shah Suri is a World Heritage Site. The Katasraj temple in the city of Chakwal is a major destination for Hindu

devotees. The Khewra Salt Mines is another major tourist attraction as its one of the oldest mines in South Asia. The

city of Nankana Sahib is birthplace of the founder of Sikhism. The Gurdwara is visited by a number of pilgrims ever

year to mark Guru Nanak Dev birthday. Another famous gurdwara in Punjab is Panja Sahib located in the city of

Hasan Abdal. The clock tower and eight bazaars of Faisalabad are famous for its bazaars since they were designed to

represent the Union Jack flag.

Travelling southwards, the region starts to become more desertic. Multan is another major tourist destination in

Punjab. It is known for its mausoleums of saints and Sufi pirs. The most famous being the Rukn-e-Alam and

Baha-ud-din Zakariya. The Multan Museum and Nuagaza tombs are so significant attractions in the city. The city of

Bahwalpur is a major destination as it is located near the Cholistan Desert and Thar Desert. The Derawar Fort is a

large fort built in the Cholistan Desert which is also the site for the annual Cholistan Jeep Rally. The city is also near

the ancient site of Uch Sharif which was once a Delhi Sultanate stronghold. The Noor Mahal, Sadiq Ghar Palace,

Darbar Mall are large palaces built during the reign of the Nawabs. The Lal Suhanra National Park is a major

zoological garden on the outskirts of the city.
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Sindh

The Karachi Port Trust Headquarters

The Faiz Mahal (Faiz Palace) built by the Talpur

Mirs dynasty

Sindh is located in the south-eastern region of Pakistan. The province

is known for its religious heritage and rapid-urbanisation. The province

is home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. Mohenjo-daro near

the city of Larkana was one of the largest city-settlements in South

Asia and is an official UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Chaukhandi

tombs are another example of ancient Sindhi and Balochi heritage

located near the town of Landi. Another ancient city, Aror, located

near the city of Sukkur is also a famous tourist spot for its ruins.

Kahu-Jo-Darro is a famous ancient Buddhist archaeological site near

Mirpurkhas were a Buddhist stupa was excuvated.

The arrival of Islam in the Indian subcontinent took place in Sindh.

There has been a number of sites within the province that have led

archaeologists to suggest this. Makli Hill is one of the largest

necropolises in the world. The site is home to a number of ancienttombs and graves of Islamic dynasties. The Talpur Mirs of Hyderabad

also left a number of sites including, Tombs of Talpur Mirs, Faiz

Mahal in Khairpur, Qasim fort, Pacco Qillo and the Kot Diji Fort in

Kot Diji. Another famous fort built during the Islam invasion was the

Ranikot Fort. Like other provinces, Sindh has a number of cultural

shrines and mausoleums including Thatta, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai,

Lal Shahbaz Qalander, Shahjahan Mosque, Mazar-e-Quaid,

Minar-e-Mir Masum Shah, Bhambore and Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.

The British built Sukkur Barrage

Karachi is the provincial capital of the province and largest city of

Pakistan. It is home to the founder of the nation, Mohammad Ali

Jinnah. His tomb, Mazar-e-Quaid, is the most iconic mausoleum in

Pakistan. The city has the largest port in the country, Port of Karachi,

followed by the second largest, Port Qasim. Karachi has also been

ruled under a number of tribes which meant the city is home to anumber of cultural sites including, Mohatta Palace, National Museum

of Pakistan, Empress Market, Frere Hall, Jehangir Kothari Parade,

Karachi Municipal Corporation Building and the Hindu Gymkhana.

There are also several beaches within the city, some of the most

famous are Clifton Beach, French Beach, Sandspit Beach and Manora Island.

The province also forms the basin for the Indus river. This has led to a number of lakes being formed in the province.

Some of the most notable ones include: Keenjhar Lake, Manchar Lake and the Bakri Waro Lake in Khairpur. The

Kirthar National Park is also a protected reserve for several wildlife within the region. The Thar Desert is also

located in the province which adjorns it to Punjab and India. The Great Rann of Kutch is a protected wetland site in

the province. There are two wildlife sanctuaries in the province: Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary and the Nara

Desert Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sukkur Barrage is another famous icon in the province it was built to alleviate
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famines caused by lack of rain.

Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex is a recreational area built in the centre of Karachi, Pakistan along the

waterfront of the 19th century Native Jetty Bridge that connects the Karachi Port Trust to Keamari. The complex is

expected to attract up to 5,000 visitors a day and is a major hub of shopping, dining, cultural and coastal recreational

activities in the city. Port Grand is located on Napier Mole Bridge a site that is very significant to the history of

Karachi and has played a crucial role in making it the city it is today. The project stretches along 1,000 ft ofKarachi's ancient 19th century Native Jetty Bridge and spreads over an area of 200,000 sq. ft. The one kilometre

bridge has been transformed into an entertainment and food enclave housing numerous eateries totalling 40,000 sq. ft

of climate-controlled area and space for kiosks of exotic Pakistani and foreign food and a variety of beverages. To

get to the Port Grand from anywhere in the city, Port Grand is a straight shot west out of Mai Kolachi, adjacent to the

PNSC Building as the road curves into the facility on the right.[[1]][4]

]

Top 5 tourist sites

Top 5 Tourist Destinations

In October 2006, just one year after the dreadful 2005

Kashmir earthquake, The Guardian released what it

described as "The top five tourist sites in Pakistan" in order

to help the country's tourism industry.

Rank Location

1 Lahore

2 Taxila

3 The Karakoram Highway

4 Karimabad

5 Lake Saiful Muluk
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Challenges

The Pearl Continental (PC) hotel in Bhurban

The July 2010 floods that caused an estimated 22 million persons to

become homeless in Pakistan also collapsed Tourism Industry in the

country, which was already becoming fragile due to the deteriorating

state of law and order in the country. Swat Valley that geared up

domestic tourism after a lull 2 years due to terrorism again faced total

disaster due to heavy rainfalls and floods. Around 101 hotels on the

bank of Swat River flushed out in floods because these hotels were

constructed on the bank of the river against the law of nature and law

of land. Around 277 people including 6 domestic tourist lost their lives

in Swat valley. Thousands of tourists were stranded in Kalam and

Bahrain areas affected by the devastating rain-triggered floods. There was no electricity in the entire district for 14

days and no road network left to evacuate tourists therefore Pakistan Army provided helicopters to airlift them to

Islamabad. . All business activities and factories are lying closed in Swat.

A beautiful view of Murree

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani visitedSwat valley to examine the flood situation

and directed authorities to ensure adequate

food supply for flood victims and improved

communication links. The Prime Minister

stressed for proper connectivity of Swat

valley with other parts of the country and

directed the Minister for Communications to

ensure early restoration of roads and bridges

so as to ensure unhindered provision of

relief material.

Kalam in Khybar Pakhtunkhawa Pakistan,

was a popular tourist destination famous for

its terrain, view and natural beauty. The

worst flood in memory has wreaked havoc

to the tourist facilities and left locals

wandering about their future. There were only two sources of income of Kalam. One is agriculture and other is

tourism, both are destroyed and seriously affected,said a resident. Kalam had some four hundred hotels and

restaurants before the floods. Dozens of which have been swept away in the raging water. Most of the major hotels

were either on the river bed or overlooking it from the edges of River Swat. The water swept dams, swallowed fertile

land and torn down bridges effectively dividing the Valley into two.

The floods that have caused massive devastation across the country struck at a time when tourism was in full swing,

especially in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan. Damages inflicted on tourism infrastructure in these areas

are estimated to run in billions. Apart from claiming so many human lives, the floods took serious toll on hotels,

motels, bridges, roads, houses. It rendered thousands of people jobless, who were affiliated with tourism. Gilgit

Baltistan and Kaghan valley also affected by floods and rain and collapse of infrastructure. Karakuram Highway that

was already blocked due to Aliabad landslide now totally shutdown for traffic. Balakot-Kaghan road is also

impassable. Ecotourism Society Pakistan[5]

(ESP) estimation indicated around 550 million $ damaged to private

sector. That include postponement of confirmed tours, damage to property and transportation. ESP submitted a detail

damage report to world media and recommendations how tourism industry can cope with such disaster. American

movie star Angelina Jolie who helped Pakistan in 2005 earthquake again came forward to help Pakistan and visited

floods hit areas on 7 September 2010. She appealed to the international community to provide aid needed to help the
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country recover from its worst natural disaster. 22 million people affected by the floods. The United Nations issued

an appeal for $460 million in emergency funds on 11 Aug, but only $294 million, or 64 percent, has been received so

far, and donations have more or less dried up in recent days.

Gallery

Images of Pakistan

K2 is the second-highest

mountain on Earth after Mount

Everest. With a peak elevation of

, K2 is part of the KarakoramRange, Pakistan

Damn-e Koh Park in

Islamabad

DHA Marina Club in

Karachi

The Badshahi mosque in Lahore

epitomises the beauty, passion

and grandeur of the Mughal era.

Badshahi Masjid at night in

Lahore

The Shalimar gardens of Lahore

are a UNESCO world heritage

site

The Deosai National Park is

located in Skardu,

Gilgit-Baltistan

Kandol Lake Swat valley

Kalam Swat valley Utror Swat valley Ghabral Swat valley Kaghan, Pakistan
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References

[1] PTDC page on mountaineering (http://www.tourism.gov. pk/mountain.html)

[2] Events taking place during 2007, Press released by Tourism of Pakistan (http://doodhpatti.blogspot.com/2006/10/

visit-pakistan-year-2007-events.html)

[3] Pakistan UNESCO World Heritage Centre (http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/pk)

[4] http://tribune.com.pk/story/177989/good-times-port-grand-finally-makes-a-grand-opening/

[5] http://www.ecotourism.org.pk/

Further reading

Pakistan a magical tourist destination (http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.

jsp?newsMLId=20120325000324) The Korea Herald.

External links

Official Federal Tourism Site, Government of Pakistan (http://www.tourism.gov. pk)

Official Tourism Site, Government of Khyber-PK, Pakistan (http://www.nwfptourism.com.pk)

Official Tourism Site, Government of Punjab, Pakistan (http://www.tdcp.gop. pk) Tourism in Pakistan (http://www.ecotourism.org.pk)

(http:/ /www.eturbonews.com/18228/tourism-industry-again-collapsed-time-due-floods)

Official website for Tourism in Swat Valley (http://www.tourswat.com)
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Tourism in Pakistan 2

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