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Over 890,000 tourists visit KP in a month

More than 55 foreigners and 890,722 domestic tourists visit several districts of province

By APP
February 10, 2023
A large number of tourists visit a waterfall at Kumrat Valley on May 9, 2023. — APP
A large number of tourists visit a waterfall at Kumrat Valley on May 9, 2023. — APP

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, being a tourist destination, attracted as many as 890,777 foreign and domestic tourists in one month, said a report issued by the provincial tourism authority on Friday.

The report said more than 55 foreigners and 890,722 domestic tourists visited Kaghan and Naran valleys, Chitral Lower, Chitral Upper, Galiyat, Malam Jabba, and Dir Upper.

Malam Jabba attracted 552,785 domestic and 17 foreign tourists, followed by Galiyat with 233,666 domestic and four foreign tourists.

As many as 79,548 domestic tourists visited Kaghan and Naran valleys, 23,711 domestic and 24 foreign tourists visited Chitral Lower and 1,012 domestic and three foreign tourists visited Dir Upper.

It said that the KP Tourism Department provided online information, booking, reservations and guidance services besides facilities including accommodation to the tourists.