KP Tourism Investment Guide

The followingisyourenglishINVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIESIN TOURISMSECTOR,KHYBER
PAKHTUNKHWA.
KhyberPakhtunkhwaislocatedinthe north-westregionof Pakistan.Itisknownas the tourist
hotspotforadventurersandexplorers.The province hasavariedlandscape rangingfromrugged
mountains,valleys,hillsanddense agricultural farms.The regioniswell knownforitsancestral roots.
There are a numberof Buddhistarchaeological sitesfromthe GandharacivilizationsuchasTakhtBhai
and Pushkalavati.Thereare a numberof otherBuddhistandHinduarchaeological sites
includingBala HisarFort, Butkara Stupa,Kanishkastupa,Chakdara,PanjkoraValleyandSehri
Bahlol.
2. It is hearteningtosee thattourismpromotionanddevelopmentisbeingprioritizedbythe
Governmentof Pakistananda special taskforce hasbeenconstitutedbythe Prime Ministertoidentify
keyreformareasand actionable itemsthatcouldbe implementedatthe national andprovincial levels
to unlockthe opportunitiesofferedbytravel andtourismindustry.
3. The province of KhyberPakhtunkhwa(KP) hasanaddedadvantage withaprovincial Tourism
Policyanda Cultural Policy,coupledwithintense marketingcampaignstoentice especiallythe
adventurousandfaith-basedtourists.The numberof domestictouristshasseenanimpressivegrowth
since the year2015 and placessuchas Galiyat,Chitral,SwatandKaghanhave gainedtremendous
popularityamongstvarioustouristsegments.
4. In addition,newsitesincludingKumrat(DistrictDir) are alsoopeningupgraduallyforthose
whopreferto remainoff the beatentrack.A recentsurveycompletedbythe Governmentof KPand
fundedbythe WorldBank (WB) administeredMulti-DonorTrustFund,highlightsbothopportunitiesand
challengesforthe tourismsector.

5. The surveysample comprised1,849 tourismenterprises(hotels,restaurants,shopsand
transporters),2,744 touristsand 2,728 householdsinfourtouristdestinations(Kalam,Kumrat,Naran
and Galiyatarea) withinKP.The surveyfindingsrevealthat;(i) the sectorprovidesdirectjobsto8,665
individuals;(ii) around4.5milliontouristsvisitthesefoursitesannually;and(iii) touristsare contributing
more than US$650 milliontothe local economyannually.
6. In additiontothese four,several otherdestinationsacrossthe province suchasKalashValleys
(Chitral),Thandiyani (Abbottabad),MalamJabba(Swat) andGorGathri (Peshawar) are alsoexperiencing
annual growthinthe numberof visitors.The improvementinroadconnectionsbetweencitiesandfew
establisheddestinationshasprovidedanew life totravel andtourismindustry,andtolocal enterprises
as the touristsare able toaccess these sitesduringmostpartsof the year,especiallybetweenApriland
November.
7. FewdestinationssuchasMalamJabba (Swat) andGaliyatare alsoopenforbusinessduringthe
winterseasonbetweenDecemberandMarch withthe exceptionof those dayswhenthese areas
receive heavysnowfall.
8. Therefore,aconsensusisbuildingamongstthe stakeholdersthatspecificactionsare required
to helpthe industrygrowandcontribute towardseconomicdevelopment.Few of these suggested
actionsare listedbelow:
1. Concrete measuresare requiredtofacilitatethe internationaltourists,forexample,implementation
of a more flexible visapolicy(electronicvisasforselective nationalitiesinitially,similartowhatSri Lanka,
Turkeyand Egyptare doing) andincreasedfrequencyof flights tothe destinationsincountry’sNorth;
2. Both existingandemergingtouristsitesrequire destinationmanagementwhichcanhelpthe public-
sectorservice providersaddressthe issuesmentionedabovewhile preservingthe tourismassetsand
ecosystem.Thisisalreadyworkinprocessandrequiresdiligentplanningtoensure thatthe elementsof
environmental sustainability,inclusivenessandprotectionof local communitiesandrevenue
mobilizationare factoredin;

3. The role of local governmentbodiesisinstrumental inthe overallsite planningandmanagement,
otherwise,bothintangible andmonetarybenefitsgeneratedbytourismcannotbe retainedwithinthe
communitiesandlocal economy;
4. It is importanttoreorientthe curriculumof national andprovincial universitiessothatthe young
menand womenare well equippedwithknowledge andskillsinarchaeology,hospitality,aviation,and
foodand beverage industry.Thiswillenhance the opportunitiesforyouthtolandinclusive jobsoropt
for entrepreneurship,therebycreatingnew jobs;
5. The industryshouldbe encouragedtomake anall-outefforttooffertourismproductsandservices
for womentravelersandmore importantly,introduce aconducive workingenvironmentsothatmore
qualifiedwomenopttoworkinthissector.
9. There is a seriouseffortbythe provincial authoritiestopromote andpreserve the cultural
heritage andunique landscape of KP.Incollaborationwiththe private sectorandnational platforms,the
governmentof KPwill alsoopenupnewandunexploredsitesovernextfive years.
10. The followingare the proposedinvestmentopportunitiesinTourismsectorinKhyber
Pakhtunkhwa.
1. Eco TourismVillagesatTouristDestinations.
2. Investmentof RestHousesthroughOutsourcing.

3. Ski Resortsat GabinJaba,Swat and Madaklasht,Chitral.
4. Home StayFacilitiesatTouristDestinations
5. Adventure Theme PartinGaliyat.
6. Waste Disposal &Management.
7. Modernization&Upgradaton of ChairliftResort,Ayubia.
8. TourismRecreational Hill Resort,Bahrain,Swat.
9. Recreational WaterSportsFacilityatHistoricVillage Hund(Swabi),Chakdara&Harnoi (Abbotabad)
10. Cable Car & TourismActivities (ShograntoSiri Paye)
11. Resort& SulphurSpain Garam Chashma(Chitral)
12. Adventure RecreationalTheme Park(MonoPalas)

13. ReligiousTourismResortTakhtBhai Archaeological Ruins.
14. WorldClassPoloGround & Mini Golf Clubat Shandur
15. TouristVillage atKumratValley
16. ChairliftScheme atjazzBanda,Kumrat
conceptsforpotential investments
Sector: Tourism & Culture
Project: Adventure Theme Park at Galliyat
1.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
The project is to develop Pakistan’s 1st ever Adventure Theme Park in
the Galliyat area, providing therein all kind of Recreational/Adventure
facilities based on International standards for tourists and facilitation of
International travelers/tourist on CPEC route.
2.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Nathiagali is a mountain resort town, hill station in
Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is a
part of the Galyat range, where several hill-stations are
situated, closely connected to each other. It is situated 34
kilometers at one hour's drive away from both Murree and
Abbottabad, lying midway between these two places.
 The scope of project includes multiple activities common in an
adventure theme park such as; Bungee Jumping, Tree To Tree
Hopping, Zip Liners, High Rope Course, Climbing Towers,
Tree Top Walkway, Bobsledding, Rock Climbing, Luge
Segway, Twin Drop, Other Eco-friendly Activities, Parking
Areas, Emergency Health Unit, pre-fab chalets and Restaurant.

 The total cost of all facilities for an adventure theme park will
amount to Total Investment: Rs 780 Million.
3.
Proposed
Location(s)
The Proposed site is located in Nathia gali, which is situated in the north
east of Islamabad and in near vicinity of main CPEC route (34 Km).
Nathia gali [34° 4' 20" N 73° 23' 55"E]
4.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial.
Total Net Income expected Rs 126 million per annum.
(approximately)
a. Return On Investment: = 16.15 %
b. Payback Period: = Approx. 6 Years
5.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial.
 Establishment of adventure theme park is technically and
commercially viable as the area have all the natural features for
it.
 It’s the most popular destination for National & International
tourist in the country.
 Commercially it has the strength to generate the desired level
of revenues and can meet its investment costs in approximately
six years.
6.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
Through public private partnership, BOT or any mean mutually
agreed by the department and Investor.
7.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investors/
Partners.
 Best suitable place for an Adventure theme park.
 The most visited place by tourist in Pakistan annually
 Placed on the main CPEC route
 Had great potential to be developed as international tourist
spot
8.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
State-owned, state-supported, private entrepreneurs and investors.
9.
Target
Organizations
& Corporations
to be met.
Tourism & Hospitality Industry Organizations.
10.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project
Pre-feasibility available.
11.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Secretary Tourism Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Managing Director Tourism Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Project to the
Investor
12.
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
 All the basic utilities such as ; Water, Road Network,
Electricity,
and Telephone are already available in the area.
 The investor can change the scope of work on the prior
approval of the department.
Project: Tourist Recreational Activities at Bir Gali, District Swabi.
1.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project.
This site has attraction for the local tourist in weekends and people visit
the site to enjoy the greenery of the site on different picnic spots. This site
currently offers day time activates or picnic spot for local community
which can be transformed into a health recreational hill top having state
of the art tourist attractions.
2.
Description
and Scope of
the Proposed
Project &
Estimated
Capital
Investment.
 Mahaban Hill in Gadoon has a scenic beauty. The Bir Galai
resort is located here, 5,300 feet (1,600 m) above sea level. From
here, one can see Mansehra, Buner and Kaghan Hills. Bir Galai
site is mountainous terrain with lush green hills of low altitude.
 The scope of project includes Restaurants, hotels, Children &
Family parks, Food huts, hiking & tracking activities, Picnic
spots.
 The total cost of all facilities will amount to
Total Investment: Rs 600 Million.
3.
Proposed
Location(s)
Pir Galai is at a travel distance of 2 hours from Peshawar and Islamabad.
Pir Galai [34° 17' 27.31" N 73° 43' 45.16" E]

4.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
Total Net Income expected Rs 98.6 million per annum. (approximately)
5.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of recreational hill spot is technically and
commercially viable as the area have the potential and scope.
 Currently large numbers of people visit this place for recreation
purpose on weekends.
6.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
Through public private partnership, BOT or any mean mutually agreed
by the department and Investor.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner.
 Best suitable place for Recreation in this area.
 Placed along the CPEC route
 Had great potential to be developed as a tourist site
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought.
State-owned, state-supported and private sector entrepreneurs and
investors.
10
.
Target
Organization
&
Corporations
to be met.
Tourism & Hospitality Industry Organizations.
11
.
Current Status
of the
Proposed
Project.
Pre-feasibility available
12
.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
 All the basic utilities such as ; Water, Road Network, Electricity,
 The investor can change the scope of work on the prior approval
of the department.

Project: Cable Car & Tourism Activities at Shogran to Siri Paye
1.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project.
There are numerous valleys in Pakistan, and each one of them is
extremely beautiful. However, one valley stands out from the rest. This
amazing valley with its collection of amazing flora and fauna, along
with its pristine surroundings is the green heart of northern Pakistan
and is known by the name of Shogran Valley.
The site is full of scenic beauty and a cable car project to this site will
enhance the beauty of the site and will attract more national and
international tourist.
2.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Shogran is situated on a green plateau in the Kaghan Valley,
northern Pakistan at a height of 7,749 feet or 2,362 meters
above sea level. From Shogran, you can ride a jeep or horse or
hike to several picturesque places like Siri, Paye and Makra
Peak.
 The project will consist of whole package containing Cable
car, Restaurant, Prefab log homes, Camping, Trekking &
hiking,Skywalk and Parking areas.
3. Proposed
Location(s)
The base station will be Shogran with other recreational activities and
the top station will be Paye with prefab homes and Skywalks.
Shoran [34° 38' 22.21" N 73° 27' 38.97" E]
4. Summarized
Justification -
(Financial )
(approximately)
a. Return On Investment: = 14 %
5.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
Establishment of cable car system is technically and commercially
viable as the area have all the natural features for it and that it's the most
popular destination for domestic tourism in the country. Commercially
it has the strength to generate the desired level of revenues and can meet
its investment costs in few years.
7.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.

8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner
 Best suitable place for Cable Car System.
spot
 Placed on the main CPEC route
 One of the top tourist destinations in Pakistan.
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought.
State-owned, state-supported, private
10.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
Tourism & Hospitality Industry
11.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project.
12.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor.
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project.
Electricity,
Project: Modernization & Up gradation Of Chairlift Resort Ayubia
1.
Intended
Objective &
The Galiyat area is the prime summer resort in Abbottabad district
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ayubia is in the closed vicinity of Galiyat. The
site currently have a chairlift system operational that can be transform

Purpose of
Proposed Project
and upgraded into a Recreational & entertainment facilities at the base
and top station.
2.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Ayubia National Park also known as Ayubia is a protected
area of 3,312 hectares (8,184 acres) located in Abbottabad
District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Standing at some 26
kilometers from the tourist hotbed of Murree Hill Station, over
10,00,000 tourists flock to Ayubia National Park and the
places around every year. It is well known for its picnic spots.
 The project will consist of up gradation of chairlift, providing
new recreational activities, hill climbing spots, restaurants,
Family Park and Parking areas.
3. Proposed
Location(s)
Located between Abbottabad and Murree 80 km north-east of
Islamabad, Pakistan. Ayubia [34° 01' 43.26" N 73° 24' 15.62" E]
4.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
(approximately)
b. Payback Period: = Approx. 5.4 Years
6.
summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
There is an existing Chairlift which needs major replacement and up
gradation to cater for ever increasing no. of tourist with improved
safety mechanism and facilitation for the tourist, in an environment
friendly manner.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor /
Partner
 Best suitable place for Chairlift System.
spot
 Placed near to the main CPEC route
 One of the top tourist destinations in Pakistan.
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
10
.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met

11
.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
12
.
Best Person to
Present proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
Electricity,
Project: Water Sports and Recreational Activities, At Chakdara
2.
Intended
Objective&
Purpose of
Proposed Project
Chakdara has been an important center for the last 3500 years and is
littered with remains of the Gandhara grave culture, Buddhist sites,
and Hindu Shahi forts. It’s also located on the alternative CPEC route.
Chakdara is expected to become a hub for tourist going to Dir, Chitral
and Swat. It is therefore, intended to be established as a tourist
destination having the basic facilities along with white water/ fresh
water rafting, boating and canoeing.
3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed Project
& Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Chakdara is a town in Lower Dir District of Khyber-
Pakhtunkhwa. It is located north of Malakand on the north bank
of the Swat River, in a commanding position near the entrance
to Swat District and at the entrance to Lower Dir.
 The project will be developed on the river side to have
recreational facilities as well as water sports and entertainment
areas for families.
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
Chakdara is a town in Lower Dir District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Chakdara [34° 39' 21.06" N 72° 01' 45.05" E]

5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
Total Net Income expected Rs 138.2 million per annum.
(approximately)
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of recreational spot at Chakdara is technically
and commercially viable as the area have the potential and
scope.
 Currently large numbers of people visit this place for recreation
purpose on weekends.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor /
Partner
 Best suitable place for recreational facilities.
spot
 Placed along the alternative CPEC route
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
10
.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11
.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
12
.
Best Person to
Present
proposed Project
to the Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
Electricity,

Project: Resort & Sulphur Spa In Garam Chasma,Chitral
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed Project
Garam Chashma (literally: Hot Spring) is one of the many branch
valleys of Chitral District, situated in the extreme north-west of
Pakistan. It is one of the highest human settlements in the Hindu Kush
ranges with an altitude of almost 2550 meters (8389 feet). The place
is known for Hot spring, which is one of the tourist’s attraction sites.
Besides tourists, people suffering from skin diseases also visit the hot
spring for treatment.
3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Garam Chashma in Chitral is the main tourist attraction there
having natural water streams.
 The project will be developed as a Resort & Sulphur Spa to
have national & international tourist attraction beside this
Restaurant, chalets, Fishing and boating, recreational activities
around the spring will be provided.
4. Proposed
Location(s)
Garam Chashma, Chitral
Garam Chashma [35° 59' 42" N 71° 33' 32" E]
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
(approximately)
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of Spa Resort is technically and commercially
viable as the area have the potential and scope.
 Currently large numbers of people visit this place for tourism
purpose.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor / Partner
spot
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought

10
.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11
.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
12
.
Best Person to
Present proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
Electricity,
Project: Adventure Recreational Theme Resort Moro Palas.
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed Project
Palas valley is the highest and largest forest in Pakistan with some
unique birds from sub-continent only found here in Palas valley.Palas
valley Located in Kohistan district of Khyber pakhtoonkhwa, in
Pakistan. Palas Valley is famous for its rich wildlife, green mountains
& beautiful forest.

3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Palas valley is the hidden beauty needs to be explored.
 The project is to create a tourist village having all the activities
a hill resort have such as tourist camping, prefab chalets,
restaurants, hotels, fishing areas, jeep & bike racing, hill
climbing, mountain biking, hiking and tracking etc.
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
Moro Palas is a beautiful valley in District Kohistan. This valley is
bestowed with all natural gifts and is a real “Paradise on Earth.
Palas valley [35° 02' 40.99" N 73° 02' 31.21" E]
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
(approximately)
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 This project will open the doors of tourism industry to
Kohistan district. The area is full of opportunities for investors
in tourism sector.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor / Partner
spot
 Placed along the main CPEC route
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
1
0.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
1
1.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
1
2.
Best Person to
Present proposed
Project to the
Investor

1
3
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
 Basic utilities Water and Road Network is available in the
area.
Project: Religious tourism Resort TAKHT BHAI Archaeological Ruins
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed Project
Takht Bhai (or Takht Bahi) is a Parthian archaeological site in
Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was first a Zoroastrian
complex which, after the later arrival of Buddhism, was then
converted into a Buddhist monastic complex. It is dated to the 1st
century BCE. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1980.
3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 58 Kanals land of Archaeology department is available in
Takht Bhai which TCKP plans to develop it into a Ruins,
Religious Resort to attract Specially International Tourist as
well as local tourist.
 The project is to develop a Religious resort based on
International standards for tourists (specially for
Buddhists)Resort & Temple Residence , Multi-purpose Hall
(Film/Documentaries), restaurant ,Huts & Chalets, Religious
and Cultural Corners, Meditation Center.
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
Feasible Location: TakhtBahi, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
(approximately)

6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 This project site is currently a famous destination for national
and international tourist.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor / Partner
spot
 Placed along the CPEC route
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
1
0.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
1
1.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
1
2.
Best Person to
Present proposed
Project to the
Investor
1
3
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
area.

Project: Tourist Recreational Hill Resort Bahrain
1.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed Project
Bahrain is a popular hill station located in Swat District of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 60 km North of Mingora at an elevation of
4600 ft on the right bank of Swat river. It got its name (lit. "two
rivers") because of its location at the confluence of the Daral and Swat
rivers.
2.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 The region is famous for its riverside tourist resorts and local
handicrafts. Bahrain offers a superb view of gushing river
Daral and natural waterfalls.
 The project is to develop it as Hotel, restaurant, huts & Chalet
river Side Camping, art & Craft Shops, hill Climbing &
Tracking, meditation Center, amphitheater, fishing, rafting,
cliff Diving, parking Areas
3.
Proposed
Location(s)
Bahrain is a popular hill station located in Swat District of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa.
4.
Summarised
Justification -
Financial
(approximately)
5.
Summarised
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
tourist.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor / Partner
spot
 Placed along the CPEC alternative route
9.
Type of
Partnering

Organization
Sought
1
0.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
1
1.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
1
2.
Best Person to
Present proposed
Project to the
Investor
1
3
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
area.

Project: Tourist Resort at Historic Village Hund (Swabi)
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed Project
Hund village is located along the river Indus in District Swabi Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa. It is two hours from Abbottabad, one hour from
Peshawar and Islamabad. HUND is a lush green village along river
side, far away from town. Hund has river side camping along with
boating, fishing, and family picnic area.
3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
 TCKP is planning to develop HUND for Tourism and Sports
activities and it's a best place to develop it as Water Sports &
Recreational Resort to provide stat of the art Tourism and
recreational facilities for local Tourist as well as International.

Capital
Investment
 The project is to develop it as Hotel, restaurant, huts & Chalet
river Side Camping, art & Craft Shops, amphitheater, fishing,
rafting, water slides, swimming pools, parking Areas
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
Hund Village along the river Indus in District Swabi Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa.
5.
Summarised
Justification -
Financial
(approximately)
6.
Summarised
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
tourist.
7.
Type & Mode of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed Project
for Foreign
Investor /
Partner
spot
 Placed along the CPEC alternative route
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
10
.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11
.
Current Status of
the Proposed
Project
12
.
Best Person to
Present proposed
Project to the
Investor

13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed Project
Electricity,

Project: Establishment of Sports City Swabi (Motorway M-1)
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
Swabi District is a district in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan. It lies between Indus and Kabul Rivers.
The site is located near the Swabi Museum where Alexander
monument is also standing reminding the past glory of the site. The
tourists can enjoy staying facility backed up by water sports activities.
Boating, canoeing, water scooters and allied facilities are to be
established. It also shall encompass the state of art sports facilities.
3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Swabi is located almost at the center point of many districts and
also at the same distance from Peshawar and Islamabad.
 The project is to develop a sports city for the province as well
as national level that will include cricket ground, football
ground, hockey ground, swimming pools, gymnasium, and
indoor sports activities along with commercial activates
restaurants, hotels, recreational areas and parking facilities.
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
SWABI (MOTORWAY M-1)
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
Total Net Income expected Rs 280 million per annum. (approximately)
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of sports city is technically and commercially
viable as the area have all the natural features for it.
 Commercially it has the strength to generate the desired level of
revenues and can meet its investment costs in approximately
seven years.
7.
Type & Mode
of Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign Investor
/ Partner
 Best suitable place for sports city.
 Had great potential to be developed as international tourist spot

9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
1
0.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
1
1.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project
1
2.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
1
3
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
Electricity,
Project: Water Sports & Recreational activities at Harnoi, Abbottabad.
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
Harnoi: A very famous tourism spot and picnic point. It is about 10 km
from Abbottabad on the Nathiagali Road. A beautiful small town in the
foothills, in fact it is the hub of activity from small villages around. It
is an emerging tourist spot because of the fact that it is very near to
Abbottabad. A few minutes’ drive from Abbottabad takes you to this
place; evenings are very enjoyable as there is a lot of hustle and bustle.

3.
Description and
Scope of the
Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Harnoi: A very famous tourism spot and picnic point. It is
about 10 km from Abbottabad on the Nathiagali Road.
 A water park or waterpark is an amusement park that
features water play areas, such as water slides, splash pads,
spray grounds (water playgrounds), lazy rivers, or other
recreational bathing, swimming, and barefooting environments.
Water parks in more current states of development may also be
equipped with some type of artificial surfing or body boarding
environment such as a wave pool or Flow Rider.
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
Harnoi: A very famous tourism spot and picnic point.
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
Total Net Income expected Rs 175.8 million per
annum.(approximately)
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of Water Park is technically and commercially
viable as the area have all the natural features for it.
 It’s the most popular destination for local tourist.
revenues and can meet its investment costs in approximately six
years.
7.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner
 Best suitable place for sports city.
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
10
.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11
.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project

12
.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
Electricity,

Project: World Class Polo Ground & Mini Golf Club
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
Shandur Top (el. 12,200 feet (3,700 m)) located in Chitral District,
Chitral-Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Shandur is often called the 'Roof of
the World'. The top is flat, a plateau and can be crossed between late
April and early November.
Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament
which since 1936 has been held annually in the first week of July
between the local teams of Gilgit and Chitral. The tournament is held on
Shandur Top, the highest polo ground in the world at 3,700 meters (the
pass itself is at 3,800 meters). The festival also includes Folk music,
dancing and a camping village is set up
3.
Description
and Scope of
the Proposed
Project&
Estimated
Capital
Investment
 Shandur is often called the 'Roof of the World', located in Chitral
District,
 The project is to develop the roof of the world for the game of
kings, the scope will include a polo ground, mini golf club, horse
riding areas, hotels, prefab chalets, restaurants, festival grounds,
camping villages etc.
4.
Proposed
Location(s)
Shandur, Chitral
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
Total Net Income expected Rs 230 million per annum.(approximately)
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of polo ground and other facilities is technically
and commercially viable as the area have all the natural features
for it.
 It’s the most popular destination for national & international
tourist.

revenues and can meet its investment costs in approximately five
years.
7.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner
 Best suitable place for these activities.
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
10
.
Target
Organizations
&
Corporations
to be met
11
.
Current Status
of the
Proposed
Project
12
.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information
to support of
the Proposed
Project
 All the basic utilities such as ; Water, Road Network, Electricity,
 The investor can change the scope of work on the prior approval
of the department.

Project: PARK & Recreational Water Sports Facilities (Zoological & Botanical Garden) at
Kheshgi
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
The Kabul River is a 700-kilometre (430 mi) long river that starts in
the Sanglakh Range of the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and
ends in the Indus River near Attock, Pakistan. The project site is at
Kheshgi in Nowshera district.
3.
Description
and Scope of
the Proposed
Project&
Estimated
capital
Investment
 Kheshgi offer a wide open land along the river Kabul to be
developed as a Province Park, recreational area and a zoo.
 The project scope will include city park, zoo, thick forest area,
water sports activities, restaurants, hotels, event halls, expo
center, etc
4. Proposed
Location(s)
The project site is at Kheshgi in Nowshera district.
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
 Establishment of the proposed activities is technically and
it.
five years.
7.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner
9.
Type of
Partnering

Organization
Sought
10.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project
12.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
Electricity,

Project: Kumrat Valley Tourist Village: The Hidden Paradise Tourists Spot
2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
Kumrat is a valley in the Upper Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province, of Pakistan. It is one of the scenic valleys of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, and a picturesque spot for travelers.
3.
Description
and Scope of
the Proposed
Project&
Estimated
capital
Investment
 Kumrat valley have all the natural attractive features such as
cool water River, lush green meadows, shady Forests, water
streams, lakes and snowcapped Mountains to attract tourist
from all over the country as well as International Tourists.
 The project scope will include Administration, Restaurants,
Hotel, Hotel For Families, Commercial Area, Food Courts,
Camping Pods, Bar. B. Q. Spots, Public Park, Camping Points
for Tents, Open Air Theater, Fishing Points, Sports Activities,
Jeep Track & Bicycle Track, Jashn-E-Kumrat Ground, Mosque,
Solid Waste Collection Unit, First Aid Room, Public Toilets,
Tourist Facilitation Center, Parking, Micro Power Generation
Unit.

4. Proposed
Location(s)
The project site is at Kumrat valley in the Upper Dir District, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
it.
seven years.
7.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought
10.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project
12.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
 Water is available in the area.

Project: Chairlift Scheme at Jazz banda Kumrat

2.
Intended
Objective &
Purpose of
Proposed
Project
Jazz Banda is the most popular spot in Kumrat valley in the Upper Dir
District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, of Pakistan. It is one of the
scenic valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and a picturesque spot for
travelers.
3.
Description
and Scope of
the Proposed
Project&
Estimated
capital
Investment
 JAZZ Banda have all the natural attractive features such as cool
water River, lush green meadows, shady Forests, water streams,
lakes and snowcapped Mountains to attract tourist from all over
the country as well as International Tourists.
 The project scope will include Chairlift scheme,
Administration, Restaurants, Hotel, Commercial Area, Food
Courts, Camping Pods, Bar. B. Q. Spots, Public Park, Camping
Points for Tents, Bicycle Track, First Aid Room, Public Toilets,
Tourist Facilitation Center, Parking, Micro Power Generation
Unit.
4. Proposed
Location(s)
The project site is at Jazz Banda Kumrat valley in the Upper Dir
District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
5.
Summarized
Justification -
Financial
6.
Summarized
Justification –
Technical &
Commercial
it.
7.
Type & Mode
of
Collaboration
Sought.
8.
Attraction in
proposed
Project for
Foreign
Investor /
Partner
9.
Type of
Partnering
Organization
Sought

10.
Target
Organization &
Corporations to
be met
11.
Current Status
of the Proposed
Project
12.
Best Person to
Present
proposed
Project to the
Investor
13
Any Other
Information to
support of the
Proposed
Project
 Water is available in the area.

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