Tourism
ITZ Thandiani
Thandiani is characterized by excellent weather and lush greenery in the summer months, and snow-covered vistas and hills in the winter. with attractive scenery and several hiking trails into the forests and other nearby locations ITZ Thandiani envisioned to be “A Family Fun & Recreational Tourism Destination”
Market Segment
- Family and Small Group
- Local and Domestic Tourists
Key Attractions
- Leisure and Recreation Park
- Outdoor Fun Fair & Weekend Market
- Conference and Training Centre
- Food Village
- Picnic Lawn
- Wellness Village
Supporting Attractions
- Thematic Hotel and Resort
- Retail Village & Village Centre
- Viewing Decks and Platforms
ITZ Thandiani ITZ’s proximity to major cities and towns makes it ideal as a tourism ‘honeypot’ that caters for domestic families and groups during weekends and public holidays. Thandiani Top has been a popular destination for people from Islamabad and surrounding settlements; and this new ITZ will attract even more visitors to Thandiani by enriching and adding new attractions and destinations to further enhance the positioning of Thandiani as a family weekend getaway destination.
ITZ Ganool
Ganool is located within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s nature’s heart. It is also located along the scenic lake tourism route, thus proving the perfect setting to enjoy Pakistan’s culture and nature within one destination.
Market Segment
- Special Interest Tourists (Culture)
- International Tourists
Key Attractions
- MICE – Meetings, Convention & Exhibition Creative Cultural Centre
- Retail Village & Premium Outlet
- Local Skill s Development Centre
Supporting Attractions
- Food Village
- Culture-themed Hotel and Resort
- Hillside Resort
ITZ Ganool is located in the heart of a scenic route that leverages on the network of some of Pakistan’s most beautiful lakes and natural sceneries. On top of this, the area is also rich of ethnic culture and customs, from the many rural-community settlements in the region. The ITZ will leverage strongly on the elements of Local Culture, Natural Beauties, and Shopping and Recreational activities.
ITZ Mankiyal
ITZ Mankiyal is positioned as a gateway to the biodiversity heaven of Hindu Kush mountain range, targeting long and medium term international visitors and adventurers. Due to the nature of the site, it has the potential to attract both international and domestic visitors.
Market Segment
- Adventurers, Researchers, Advocacy Group, Volunteers, Community Outreach
- International Tourists
Key Attractions
- Wellness & Health Resorts – Spa, Medicare & Rehabilitation centres
- Ethno-botanic Park
- Local Product Market & Food Village
- Forestry Science Park
- Research & Development
Supporting Attractions
- Village Activity Centre
- Retail Mall
- Fine Dining View Restaurant
- Hotels and Eco Lodges
- Cable Car & Viewing Platform
- Helipads
ITZ Mankiyal will be designed as an integrated health and wellness destination, complete with facilities that will attract medicare, spas, rehabilitation centres and wellness facilities set in the beauty of Hindu Kush Himalayan Range.
ITZ Mankiyal’s strategic location in relation to the pristine mountain environment that is rich in biodiversity makes it ideal for ecotourism that is carried out in a synergistic manner with conservation. The potential development of a Mankiyal Biodiversity Interpretive Centre, research and development facilities that will ensure the conservation and preservation for the area.
ITZ Madaklasht
ITZ Madaklasht is positioned as a stepping stone to the destinations in the Northern Region, targeting long-term international visitors, adventurers and backpackers. Based on the technical findings, Madaklasht has strong potential to be developed for special interest tourism such as winter sport and non-consumptive wildlife tourism.
Market Segment
- Eco-Sports Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers, Families and Honeymooners
- International Tourists
Key Attractions
- Winter Sports Training School & Academy
- Mini Sports Area
- Retail Village
- Ski Facilities & View Points
- Tourism University/School
Supporting Attractions
- Food Village
- Youth Hostel
- Eco Lodges
Madaklasht will be developed as a special interest tourism and as the centre of winter sports and non-consumptive wildlife tourism (NCWT) of the region. This ITZ will be the home to a number of nature and eco oriented accommodation such as eco lodges and glamping types of accommodation.
- Ideally low density ecolodges supported by a small service centre would be appropriate to upsacle special interest tourism
- Another option is a ‘base camp’ development that is semi-permanent that could be expanded to include glamping during the iconic events such as the Shandur Polo Festival
Tourist Recreation and Hill Resort at Bahrain, District Swat
Bahrain is a popular hill station located in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 60 km North of Mingora on the bank of Swat river.
The region is famous for its riverside tourist resorts and local handicrafts. Bahrain offers a superb view of gushing river Daral and natural waterfalls.
Proposed Sports & Recreational Facilities:
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Huts & Chalets
- River Side Camping
- Art & Craft Shops
- Hill Climbing & Tracking
- Mosque
- Fishing
- Rafting
- Public Wash Rooms
- Parking Areas
- Basic Health Unit
- Backup Power Generation Facilities
- Any Other Facilities That The Investor May Like To Propose
Cost of the Project is estimated as PKR 707 Million.
Government Facilitation:
- Land approximately 200 Kanals will be provided by the Provincial Government on long lease under lease policy 2016.
- All relevant NOC’s from the concerned Departments of the Provincial Government.
Tourist Recreation, Sports Facilities, Theme Park at Hund, District Swabi (Indus River on M1 Motorway)
There is potential for setting up tourist resort at Hund, District Swabi (Indus River on M1 Motorway). It is scenic location along the river Indus and ideal for setting up tourism resort.
Project Details:
- Area proposed is approximately 400 Kanals at Hund adjacent to M1 Motorway. The following recreational facilities, sports, entertainments will be part of the scheme.
- Restaurants.
- Day Rooms.
- Lake, Boating and water sports.
- Fishing points.
- Indoor sports facilities.
- Parks.
- Horse Riding.
- Swimming Pool.
- Tennis / Badminton Courts
- Shopping Center.
- Play Area, fun rides.
- Mosque
- Parking Area.
- Public Wash Rooms
- Other recreational facilities
- Emergency Medical Aid
- Backup power generation facility.
- Any other facilities that the investor may like to propose with the approval of competent authority.
Cost of the Project is estimated as PKR 593.33 Million.
EIA Study of the project is completed and submitted by TCKP to EPA for approval.
Government Facilitation:
- Land will be provided by the Provincial Government on long lease under lease policy 2016.
- All relevant NOC’s from the concerned Departments of the Provincial Government.
Tourism Resort at Takhtbhai Archaeological Remains
There is potential for setting up a modern International Standard tourism resort at the base of Takhtbhai Archeological Ruins (Buddhist remains). It is famous destination for tourists and establishment of the resort will further add value to the location.
Project Details:
The land approximately 54 Kanals will be made available to the investor on long lease. The following facilities will be part of the scheme.
- Hotel, Restaurant (Chalet type to blend in to the heritage).
- Visual Tour Theater.
- Art Gallery.
- Art and Craft Shops.
- Meditation Center (for Buddhist).
- Hill Climbing.
- Health Club.
- Recreation Park.
- Parking Area.
- Emergency Medical facilities.
- Back up Power Generation facility.
- Restaurant, Tuck Shops and Rest Places for day tourist.
- Any other facilities that the investor may like to propose with prior approval of the lesser.
Cost of the Project is estimated as PKR 532 Million
EIA Study of the project is completed and submitted by TCKP to EPA for approval.
Government Facilitation:
- Land approximately 54 Kanals will be provided by the Provincial Government on long lease under lease policy 2016.
- All relevant NOC’s from the concerned Departments of the Provincial Government.
Kumrat Cable Car
Project Details:
- 14 KM long Cable Car
- Highest Cable Car in Pakistan
- It will connect valleys of Madaklasht, Lower Chitral and Kumrat, Dir Upper
Vision Master Plan of Thandiyani
Project Details:
- Tourist Resort with facilities of Picnic Spots, Stay Facilities, Shops etc with eco-friendly interventions will be established.
- Environment Impact Assessment, Carbon Food print, Water Waster Management and Solid Waste Management have been completed.
Tourism Potential in Tirah, District Orakzai
Project Details:
Tourist Resort with facilities of Picnic Spots, Stay Facilities, Shops etc with eco-friendly interventions will be established.
Kund II Park
Project Details:
Tourist Resort with facilities of Picnic Spots, Stay Facilities, Shops etc with eco-friendly interventions will be established.
Hunting & Outdoor Sports Industry
Project Details:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been endowed with multiple resources by nature including man-made resources as well. Besides other valuable skills, manufacturing of hunting and sporting arms and replicas is considered as one of the oldest and valuable human skill of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
The industry especially in Peshawar and Darra Adam Khel, have a century-long rich heritage of manufacturing Hunting and Sporting arms. Due to a large and recognized world market for hunting and sporting arms this Industry has become a hub for manufacturing hunting & Sporting arms. There is a great potential of legitimate trade of Hunting and Sporting Arms in the World Market.
