Tourism in Pakistan

Tourism in Pakistan is growing rapidy these days.Pakistan is considered as the no 1 place for tourism in 2020.Many foreign and local tourists wish to visit Pakistan for tourism because this country has some special and beautiful places for tourism.Tourism in Pakistan is at its peak nowadays because Pakistan particularly has a lot of potential regarding tourism because of its diverse and well-preserved culture; from the ‘Do Darya’ in Karachi and Gwadar Port in Balochistan to the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and beautiful valleys of the north like Hunza and Sust. Every part of Pakistan has its own culture and language which makes tourism in Pakistan even more interesting.Tourism in Pakistan can bring a great change to the economic status of the country because tourists have a wide range of budgets and tastes, and a wide variety of resorts and hotels can be developed to cater for them.Tourism in Pakistan is playing a huge role in improving the economy of Pakistan because the direct contribution of Travel and Tourism in Pakistan to GDP in 2013 was 704.2bn(3.1 % of GDP).

From this we can say that Tourism in Pakistan is playing a huge role in improving country’s economy.The sector of tourism in Pakistan support 3563 thousand jobs which is 6.2% of total employment.

Tourism in Pakistan

Tourism in Pakistan

Tourism in Pakistan

MOST FAMOUS PLACES FOR TOURISM IN PAKISTAN :-

•        Hunza

•        Skardu

•        Gilgit

•        Murree

•        Swat

•        Kaghan and Naran Valley

•        Mohenjodaro

•        Harrapa and many more.

STEPS WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE TOURISM IN PAKISTAN :-

1)      SECURITY:-

To Improve tourism in Pakistan the government should try to give security to tourists because when the feel secure in Pakistan then they would prefer to visit Pakistan for tourism.

2)      GUIDANCE:-

Guidance will also play an important role in order to improve tourism in Pakistan.The government should make several information centers in our country to provide guidance to the visitors.

3)      PUBLICITY:-

If we want to improve tourism in Pakistan then Publicity is very important because through Publicity we can show the most beautiful places of our country to the world that attracts tourists to our country and people want to visit those beautiful places of our lovely country Pakistan.

4)      CLEAN ENVIRONMENT:-

Clean environment is another important sector to improve tourism in Pakistan.Tourists also want to stay in an area that is clean and they prefer the clean environment to visit.So we should try to keep our surroundings clean in order to promote tourism in Pakistan.

5)      ORGANIZE FESTIVAL:-

If we organize festivals in Pakistan then tourism in Pakistan will surely increase.Government should try to organize special types of festivals to improve tourism in Pakistan like :-

•        Cultural Festivals

•        Sports Festivals

•        International sports should held in Pakistan.

WHY IS TOURISM IN PAKISTAN IMPORTANT?

Tourism in Pakistan is really important because it really has the potential, the tourists travels are in the continuous line that about 42 million domestic visitors traveled with in the country in 2005.Tourism in Pakistan has played a significant role in the socio-economic development, and has promising future and growth potential in the country.

Tourism in Pakistan

Tourism in Pakistan

TYPES OF TOURISM IN PAKISTAN:-

•        Domestic tourism

•        Inbound tourism

•        Outbound tourism

DOMESTIC TOURISM:-

Domestic tourism refers to activities of a visitor within their country.

INBOUND TOURISM:-

Inbound tourism refers to the activities of a visitor from outside of country.

OUTBOUND TOURISM:-

Outbound tourism refers to the activities of a resident visitor outside of their country.

CONCLUSION:-

Pakistan can develop tourism industry as well. Gilgit Baltistan with its scenic beauty, and snow covered peaks, has great potential to promote tourism in Pakistan. It is home to eight of the twenty highest peaks in the world that inspires climbers, mountaineers, trekkers and hikers to explore the wonders of the land. Pakistan could become a fairly popular tourist destination due to its unique culture and geography having four seasons, ancient civilizations, monuments, historical places, gardens, mountains, meadow’s and a lot more.