The United Nations has established a tradition of celebrating different days globally. For this purpose, September 27 has been allocated for “tourism”. World Tourism Day is celebrated every year in Pakistan and around the world. The purpose of celebrating this day is not only to promote tourism but also to highlight the political, social, economic and cultural values of the countries of the world. The environment of “Pakistan” is also favorable for tourism, this is the reason why the beautiful natural scenery of Pakistan is not only the center of attraction for tourists but also a source of fascination. Kaghan Valley or Naran, Swat, Kalam or Queen of Mountains Murree,
Pakistan , The Country for Tourism Writer: Tanvir Hussain , Ahmad Pur Sial
Skyscraper Mountains or mountains as far as the eye can see, be it historical and cultural heritage, Pakistan is a country rich in natural beauty and dedicated to hospitality. Beautiful sights attract tourists not only from within the country but also from foreign countries. Whether it is the culture of Kailash Valley in Chitral or the historical places of Lahore in the heart of Punjab, tourists are flocking to dazzle the eyes. Tourism is the best way to bring different cultures closer and understand each other. Tourism is travel undertaken for recreational or informational purposes, which provides an opportunity to better know different cultures and regions. One of the objectives of World Tourism Day is to promote the exploration and accessibility of tourist destinations and to preserve archaeological and archaeological sites and to provide more and modern facilities to the tourists. According to a careful estimate, 61% of the tourists in South Asia go to India while only 9% go to Pakistan. According to the statistics of the Tourism Development Corporation, after the northern regions, the largest number of foreign tourists come to Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. According to the report of the World Travel and Tourism Council, Pakistan ranks 47th among 185 countries in tourism. Pakistan is a land that is a combination of densely populated cities, natural beauty and a fascinating culture that attracts tourists from all over the world and thousands of tourists visit Pakistan every year. People have different moods. Some people prefer to go to big cities with old civilization and history that provide all the facilities to the tourists. Those who are interested in archeology should visit Taxila, Harappa and Mohenjo Daro to satisfy their curiosity. For those who like to visit cities and have a passion for high mountains and climb high peaks, the peaks of K-2 and Nananga Parbat are of interest. People who are oppressed by the monotony of life can enjoy the change of climate by visiting recreational and tourist places. The beautiful scenery, waterfalls, mild weather and pleasant environment give the tourists a pleasant feeling and provide refreshment. The best leisure time is “Tourism”. Pakistan has a large number of tourists who visit domestically as well as foreign countries and enjoy the natural scenery and beauty. Pakistani tourists, including students of schools and colleges, go to recreational places in the scorching summer months of June, July and August to see the beautiful creations of the Creator. Even in the snow fall season, there is a rush of tourists in the mountainous areas who enjoyed snow falling. Similarly, there are many places in Azad Kashmir which are worth visiting. In Ahmad Pur Sial Dr . Ahmad Ali Jafari, Master Kherat Ali , Ali Raza Baber and companions are fond of tourism. They visit Kaghan and Naran velley every year when hot season is in full swing to refresh themselves and capture the charming scenes in their mobile phones and upload the photo graphs on the face book. If tourism in Pakistan is developed on modern lines, it can be a major boost to our economy.
