Tourist influx on rise at scenic spots of KP

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: As many as 37,452 people from across the country visited various tourists resorts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in one day to enjoy the pleasant weather.

Different places of KP province are known for low temperatures in summer season and are the main reason of attraction for tourists from plain cities where mercury even touched 45 C mark.

The tourist influx at scenic spots of  KP is particularly growing with each day.

The statistics issued daily by KP Integrated Tourism Development Project (KITE) revealed that Galiyat attracted16,371 tourists, Kaghan/Naran16,554, MalamJabba 3,435, Chitral Lower 864, and areas of Upper Dir fascinated 156 tourists.

A senior official at KITE said the hotel industry was doing good business due to the rise in summer tourism.

Moreover, a large number of tourists are also expected during Eid ulAzha holidays. The administration is in the process of finalizing all arrangements to facilitate tourists, particularly during holidays.

When asked, the official said Murree was already attracting a large number of domestic tourists on daily basis, especially during weekend. Additionally, summer vacations are another reason of the tourists influx.

With additional input from APP, Tribune