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Area of the Country 796095 Sq. km.

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Northern Zone:Northern Zone: A mountainous region full of natural A mountainous region full of natural picturesque having 5 small and big rivers.picturesque having 5 small and big rivers.

Mid Part:Mid Part: It comprises of Peshawar Valley, a seat of It comprises of Peshawar Valley, a seat of different civilizations.different civilizations.

Southern Zone:Southern Zone: Rugged dry hills and vast gravelly plains with Rugged dry hills and vast gravelly plains with patches of alluvial agri fields.patches of alluvial agri fields.

AREA OF THE NWFPAREA OF THE NWFP100200 sq. km.100200 sq. km.

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Northern Zone: A mountainous region full of natural picturesque having 5 small and big rivers.

Mid Part: It comprises of Peshawar Valley, a seat of different civilizations.

Southern Zone: Rugged dry hills and vast gravelly plains with patches of alluvial agri fields.

The Geography of NWFP:

North of province is exceptionally rich in picturesque and alluring landscape, exotic valleys and dense pine forest. The natural lakes and thick forests of the province are safe heaven for eco tourism. Ghandara monuments testify the rich cultural heritage of the province. Tourism potential led to the creation of STC in 1991.

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STC’s ASSIGNMENTS

To promote and develop tourism in NWFP.

Catalystic role, giving incentives to private sector.

Safeguarding eco-tourism in the province.

Holding annual events for promotion of tourism.

Establishment of tourism facilities in the province.

Private sectors involved in the following facilities:

Kund Park.

4 Summer Chalets at Nathiagali.

Falaksair Hotel Kalam.

STC Hotel Naran

Restaurant at Tanda Dam, Kohat.

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STC organizes annual events of:-Shandur Polo Festival

Kalash Seasonal Festivals

Jash-ne-Hazara.

Jash-ne-Kumrat.

Jash-ne-Chitral.

Jash-ne-Kalam.

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FEDERAL TOURISM POLICY1. Tourism has been given the status of an industry.

2. All tourism facilities qualify for the benefits extended to other recognized industries.

3. Export status has been granted to tourism industry.

4. Incentives admissible to other industries are allowed to Tourism Zones or Enclaves established exclusively for foreign tourists.

5. Approved travel agents and tour operators are provided telephone, telex and fax facilities on priority.

6. Special equipment for adventure tourism is allowed for import free of custom duty and sales tax.

7. Pakistan Railways will encourage the operation of steam locomotives and narrow gauge trains under a package programme.

8. Multiple entry visas will be granted by Pakistani Missions abroad if such a request is made at the time of visa application.

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FACILITATION BY STC

1. Plots in attractive areas would be offered for development as/of tourist resorts and allied facilities on concessional basis.

2. Provision of electricity, telephone and if possible gas facility will be ensured to the desired sites.

3. In the absence of electricity or in case of huge spendings on its availability the sponsors shall be facilitated in installation of small hydro power.

4. Exemption from all provincial taxes can be considered for a specific period, however token lease amount would be payable.

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POTENTIAL AREAS FOR INVESTMENT

1. National Park & Tourism Facilities at Mahudand (Swat)

2. Construction of Hotel and Playland on STC’s park at Bahrian (Swat)

3. Additional Facilities at Tourism Complex Kund.

4. Recreation Theme Park at Tanda Dam, Kohat.

5. Suspension Bridge and allied facilities at Kund.

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6. Road side facilities including Restaurant nearby proposed Lowari Tunnel, Dir Upper.

7. Tourism Information Complex at Chakdara (Restaurant and staying facilities).

8. Development of Sheikh Badin as hill resort.

9. Tourism Transport Service for NWFP.

10. Kund Tourist Hotel and Floating Restaurant.

11. Development of Thandiani Summer Resort (Abbottabad).

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