Tourism

Tourism

Man, by nature, is inquisitive. He wants to know and see more of life and the universe. Since the very beginning people have been traveling all over the world. Man like Columbus, Livingstone, Scott, Macro polo, Ibn-e-Batuta and Sadi are well-known for their wander-thirst. Some went in the world in search of knowledge, some for pleasure, and some for conquest. With the passage of time, traveling was transformed into tourism. In the present age, tourism has developed into an Industry because of the speedier and comfortable air travel, and Tourist Bureau. Today it ranks among the most important industries of the world.

            Pakistan has much to offer to the tourists in terms of beauty and adventure. There are various opportunities for tourist’s f all tastes. We have beauty spots like Swat Valley, Kaghan, Kalam and Neelam. We have places of historical, cultural and archaeological interest like 3000 years old Mohenjodaro, Harappa and Taxila. We have hill stations like Quetta, Ziarat, Murree, Nathiagali, Fort monro, Abbot Abad. We have Khyber Pass with its high mountains, deep green valleys. We have Gilgit, a paradise for hikers. Lahore is famous for its high monuments.

            Our country has therefore, everything a tourist dreams of such as bracing climate, rich historical sites, vast treasure of old monuments, places of archaeological interest, and spots of unique beauty. Certain other services and facilities are needed, such as hotels, transport, recreation, entertainment guidance, information and publicity. In 1960, the Government of Pakistan set up the Department of Tourism, with many branch-offices in the country. Six hundred additional rooms have been provided for tourists in Karachi.