• Download the Constitution of Pakistan
  • Advertise
WRITE FOR US
Economy.pk
No Result
View All Result
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Life & Style
  • Health
  • World
  • Videos
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Life & Style
  • Health
  • World
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Economy.pk
No Result
View All Result
Home Tourism

First ecotourism village in March, to be launched in Pakistan

by News Desk
December 30, 2021
in Tourism
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Pakistan ecotourism
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Pakistan will launch its first ecotourism village in the mountains of Kaghan Valley in March, says Malik Amin Aslam.

Under our vision of promoting #EcoTourism the historic #Monroe hiking trail has been restored in #KP under our #10BillionTreeTsunami – traversing 50 km of pristine natural forest with two overnight #glamp sites. pic.twitter.com/LCC4Jrshjz

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 24, 2021

Ecotourism involves responsible travel and sustainable transport, conserving the environment, and improving the wellbeing of locals in an area. Its purpose is both to educate the traveler and to provide funds for ecological conservation and to benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities.

Pakistan’s first ecotourism village in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province will abide by a zero-waste policy, the advisor said.

“The ecotourism project is a unique and practical way which would reduce the environmental footprint of the tourism industry in Pakistan,” Aslam said this week. “It will educate not only the hospitality sector but also engage the local community for their livelihood uplifting.”

Visits to the ecotourism village will involve a six-day trek on foot, Aslam said, adding that the government wanted to invite the private sector to establish similar camping villages in other parts of the province.

The village will be located at a two-hour jeep drive from the historic Monroe Track which has been restored under the government’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project.

Located in Shankiari, a town in Mansehra, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the 50-kilometre long hiking trail is about 100 years old and was first marked by Monroe, a British forester. However, the track was later lost.

With 7.5 billion rupees ($46 million) in funding, the 10 Billion Trees project aims to scale up the success of an earlier Billion Tree Tsunami in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the government has been planting trees since 2014.

Tags: ecotourismKhyber Pakhtunkhwa provincelatestPakistan
News Desk

News Desk

Related Posts

South Asia’s longest zipline launched

South Asia’s longest zipline launched

The world's highest and South Asia's longest zipline has officially opened in Noori Valley in Kaghan, providing tourists with a...

Shangrilla Hotel Skardu Introduces Unique Dining Experience: Step Inside the Airplane-turned-Restaurant

Shangrilla Hotel Skardu Introduces Unique Dining Experience: Step Inside the Airplane-turned-Restaurant

Shangrilla Hotel Skardu, renowned for its breathtaking location in the picturesque valley of Skardu, has unveiled an extraordinary dining experience...

PIA to restore Lahore-Skardu flights from June 3

PIA to restore Lahore-Skardu flights from June 3

In exciting news for tourists and travel enthusiasts, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of flight operations between...

First Bee Museum Set to Open in Pakistan

First Bee Museum Set to Open in Pakistan

Haroon Rasheed and Chris Rasheed, owners and founders of 'Bee Happy Raw Honey' in California, United States (US), have made...

Tourists visiting Murree advised to adopt precautions

Tourists visiting Murree advised to adopt precautions

Travelers going to Murree and the surrounding areas have been urged to adopt precautions in order to prevent difficulties and...

CDA launches a bus service from Islamabad to Murree for families, for just Rs. 100 only

CDA launches a bus service from Islamabad to Murree for families, for just Rs. 100 only

On Tuesday, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) began operating a family-friendly bus service that will run from Bhara Kahu to...

Next Post
Pakistan, China vow to tap full potential of Gwadar port, free zone under CPEC

Pakistan, China vow to tap full potential of Gwadar port, free zone under CPEC

Please login to join discussion

Recent Posts

  • ICC Unveils Star-Studded Commentary Panel for the 2023 World Cup
  • China’s top scientist says India lying about Chandrayaan-3 landing
  • The World’s Longest Tunnel: A Marvel of Engineering Connecting Switzerland and Italy
  • Pakistan reach squash final in Asian Games 2023 for the first time in 13 Years
  • Pakistan Stock Exchange Seeks Clarification from PIA on Privatization Plans

Advertisement

Twitter

Economy.pk

Economy.pk is a source of economic, political, business, finance, health and sports updates.

Categories

  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Life & Style
  • Health
  • World
  • Videos

Privacy & Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact

© 2023 Economy.pk

No Result
View All Result
  • VIDEOS
  • World
    • Europe
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Oceania
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Finance
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Real Estate
  • Technology
    • Cyber Security
    • Mobiles
    • Social Media
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Life & Style
    • Personalities
    • Art
    • Culture
    • History
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
      • Environment
      • Fitness
  • Sponsored

© 2023 Economy.pk