Pakistan tourism

Discover PakistanDiscover Pakistan

TourismTourism• is the world’s fastest is the world’s fastest

growing industrygrowing industry• is an important factor in is an important factor in

the country’s economythe country’s economy• domestic and foreign in domestic and foreign in

Pakistan is small-scale at Pakistan is small-scale at present. present.

Satpara lake.. Skardu

RakaposhiLahore Fort

Factors effecting tourismFactors effecting tourism

FACTORS FACTORS EFFECTING EFFECTING TOURISMTOURISM

Presence of tourist Presence of tourist attractionsattractions

Level of security Level of security for the touristsfor the tourists

Availability of capitalAvailability of capital

Provision of Provision of infrastructure infrastructure facilitiesfacilities

Marketing and Marketing and publicity at publicity at international international levellevel

Management of Management of tourist tourist attractionsattractions

Development of Development of transport and transport and communicationcommunication

Government policiesGovernment policies

Seasonal Hot Spots!! Seasonal Hot Spots!! • During summer, affluent During summer, affluent

people head towards people head towards Murree, Swat, Kaghan Murree, Swat, Kaghan and Chitral, to get away and Chitral, to get away from the unbearable heat from the unbearable heat in the plainsin the plains

• Northern-Areas of Northern-Areas of Pakistan are popular Pakistan are popular during winter for winter during winter for winter sports, skiing and the sports, skiing and the snowfall.snowfall.

TOURISMTOURISM

• AdvantagesAdvantages

• Cottage and small-scale industries flourish

• Creates employment for the locals reducing migration

• Food production increases in order to cater to tourist needs

• Profits earned from tourism can be utilized in other developmental projects

• Disadvantages

• Short-term seasonal employment

• Domestic tourists find most tourist facilities expensive

• Indiscriminate development of tourist resorts causes environmental damage

• Price-rise in basic necessities

• Lack of respect for local customs alienates the tourists in some areas

Small-scale & Cottage Industries

CarpetsCarpets

TextilesTextiles

EmbroideryEmbroidery

JewelleryJewellery

CeramicsCeramics

Wood workWood work

Metal workMetal work

Sports GoodsSports Goods

Surgical InstrumentsSurgical Instruments

A trip through Pakistan is a face-to-face encounter A trip through Pakistan is a face-to-face encounter with fascinating land ranging from mountains to with fascinating land ranging from mountains to fertile plains to a vast coastline.fertile plains to a vast coastline.Pakistan’s unique tourist attractions can be Pakistan’s unique tourist attractions can be classified into…classified into…

a.a. ArchaeologicalArchaeological

b.b. Historical/CulturalHistorical/Cultural

c.c. Northern AreasNorthern Areas

Mohenjo-daro• Mohenjo-daro, literally means the "mound of the dead". It is one of the two biggest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. •Known for remarkable construction of the buildings, highly developed drainage system and elaborate bath area. It was an agricultural city.

Harappa•An ancient and amazing urban settlement of the prehistoric period, Harappa dates back to 3rd to 2nd millennium B.C. •Harappa houses an interesting and well-maintained museum that has the finest collection of artifacts found in the area.

Taxila•Taxila has over 50 Archaeological sites within its radius of 30 kms. Dhamarajika Stupa and Monastery (300 BC - 200 AD), Bhir Mound (600-200 BC), Sirkap (200 BC - 600 AD), Jandial Temple (c.250 BC) and Jaulian Monastery (200 – 600 AD) are most important of these.

• Situated on the east bank of the River Ravi, Lahore is a city full of life and color. It has something for everyone. beautiful gardens, historically exotic forts, mosques and shrines, mughal architecture and museums, shopping centres, fairs and festivals all add-up to make Lahore…Pakistan's most surprisingly colorful package!

Lahore Fort

Jehangir's tomb Shalimar gardensLahore Fort

Lahore ‘City of Gardens’

Fairs and Festivals‘Basant’ is not only a kite flying event, but also a cultural festival of traditional food, dresses, dances and music. Spring is marked by thousands of colorful kites dotting the skies of Lahore in the month of February.

Horse and Cattle Show Lahore hosts the largest and mostfamous cattle festivals in Pakistan. People from all over gather at the Fortress Stadium to parade, race and trade their livestock.

Karachi ‘Gateway to Pakistan’

• Cosmopolitan Karachi welcomes people from all parts of the world. Located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Sea, it is Pakistan's busiest commercial city hosting great activities in trade, industry, education etc. It is a city, equipped with the most modern cinemas, recreational clubs, hotels and restaurants. The sea is the most exciting and romantic part of Karachi. There are beautiful beaches at Sandspit, Sommiani and Hawks Bay

Hawks Bay

Karachi Port

Quaid’s mausoleum

Gilgit• Elevation 1453.90 meters • The best season to visit

May to mid October. • Offers spectacular scenic

beauty, surrounded by lakes, rivers, glaciers and high mountains ranges

• Trout fishing• Polo matches • Mountain trekking trips. • Buddhist Rock Carvings• Local dialect is Shina. • Urdu and English also

spoken and understood

Hunza• Ruled by Mirs of Hunza for 960

years. • Hunzakuts are believed to be the

descendents of five wandering soldiers of Alexander the Great.

• Karimabad, the capital of Hunza Valley with miles of terraced fields and fruit orchards offers a panoramic view of the Rakaposhi, Ultar and Balimo peaks.

• Baltit Fort is inhabited by the ruling family of the Hunza State.

• The Ruby Mines are nearby. A sales centre located at Aliabad sells precious and semi-precious stones and jewellery.

Baltit Fort

Skardu• Amidst a landscape of

towering mountains, deep gorges, crashing waterfalls and quiet lakes, Skardu, the district headquarters of Baltistan, is situated on the banks of the mighty river Indus,

• the entire region is known as a mountaineers' paradise.

• The five main valleys are Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang. All produce apricots, peaches, pears and apples in such profusion that this region is known as the land of apricots and apples.

Murree• Galliat region is famous for its scenic beauty and

cool temperatures in summer season. Well connected by an all weathers road, these are the famous tourist resorts, equally popular in summer & winter. Bhurban, Patriata and Ayyubia are other attractions of the tour.

Serene Swat• Lush green valley of Swat offers a unique combination

of history, culture and archaeology as the place was one of the most important parts of Gandhara Civilization. Visiting Saidu Sharif in lower, and Kalam in upper valley while an excursion to Mallam Jabba is another enchanting experience.

Kaghan Valley• An alpine & panoramic valley, Kaghan is the

best place to enjoy cool weather in the summer season. Lake Saif-ul-Muluk and plateaus of Shogran & Lalazar, Naran , Kaghan , Mansehra and Balakot are a must see.

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