CHITRAL: Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Tourism and Culture Zahid Chan Zeb on Friday said that Rs180 million had been released to the Communication and Works Department (C&W) for the repair and restoration of the road to Kalash Valley. “Construction work will begin soon, which will facilitate tourists to explore the entire valley with ease,” he said while speaking at the ongoing Chilimjusht or Chilam Joshi Festival in Bumburet in Kailash Valley.
Former advisor Wazirzada and Habibullah Arif, Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, and other officials accompanied him on this occasion. Zahid Chanzeb expressed satisfaction over the large number of domestic and foreign tourists attending the event.
He appreciated the efforts of the Tourism Police and other departments for efficiently performing their duties to facilitate visitors. He said that the KPCTA not only had opened camping pods in the valley but also provided services to tourists through existing tourist facilitation centers in Dir and Chitral. During his visit, Zahid Chanzeb also toured the Chitral Museum and other scenic sites in Kalash Valley. The festival’s final day is being celebrated in the Birir village today.
#ChilamJoshiFestival #KalashCulture #ExploreChitral #KPCTAInitiative #TourismBoostPK #ChitralValleyBeauty #SustainableTourism #PakistanFestivals #HeritagePreservation #KalashTraditions
