KP govt starts helicopter service for tourists

With the aim of promoting tourism in the province, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started a helicopter service for tourists from Chitral Airport to different areas of the province. 

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Department issued a press release stating that the initiative came after signing the memorandum between the provincial department and Petronet Aviation. 

It added that under the service, the tourists' helicopter journey would start from Chitral airport, and they could visit different areas in accordance with their selected packages. 

The government introduced different packages starting from Rs200,000 fare for 20 minutes per person, 60 minutes travel for Rs600,000 per person while the tourists will have to pay Rs735,000 for 90 minutes. 

According to the government, tourists could avail of this service at the Shando Polo Festival from June 28 to 30 as well.

Moreover, travellers can visit Chitral Airport to Kailash Vally, Lowari Tunnel, Trich Mir Peak, Qaqalisht Meadows and other places.

The department said that the tourist spots in Chitral were far away, taking several hours for tourists to reach the destination.

"The helicopter service will allow the tourists to visit the different areas in one and a half hours."

The Tourism and Culture department believed the service would appear fruitful for foreign tourists.