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Punjab, is known for its ancient cultural heritage as well as its religious diversity. The lands of Punjab have been home to a number of Sufi Shrines, Hindu Temples and holiest sites of Sikhism. The Indus Valley Civilization once ruled the region. The Gandhara civilization was also quite dominant in the northern region of Punjab at Taxila.  Punjab represent a unique mixture of Mughals, Sikhs and Colonial architecture.

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Explore the rich history, culture and experience the beautiful cities from the top of double décor buses. We have this facility at Lahore, Bahawalpur and Rawalpindi. Get mesmerised at the sight of Lahore Fort, centuries old Walled City, sacred shrines, magnificent palaces of Bahawalpur and lush green panoramic Islamabad. These extraordinary destinations speak at length about the diversity of the Punjab province. While on double décor bus, the charm is not going to end with these attractions.  Join us to discover the great historic cities with a blend of old and new series of attractions, We have a fleet of five buses with trained professional staff. Explore, enjoy and celebrate through TDCP Sightseeing Bus.

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Lahore Sightseeing Bus Tour Price ranges from different Double Decker Bus Routes, however, with a complete tour guide like us you can the best Double Decker Bus City Tour price.

Additionally, Lahore is the cultural centre of Pakistan and provides a great place to visit. The double-decker bus service is called “Lahore Sightseeing Bus Tour” and is an initiative of TDCP (Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation) to promote tourism in Lahore. According to the plan, initially, two open buses will be routed for open guided tours of the historic and magical city of Lahore. In the second phase, three more buses are expected.

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Along with regional tourism minister Rana Mashud and former head of Lahore Transport Company, Khawaja Ahmed Hassan boarded the bus from Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Cheif Minister Shahbaz Shareef said in a speech to the local media that this is the first time in the Pakistan tourism history to open a double-decker bus service in Lahore, which will make the city more beautiful.

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“Not only Local tourists from Pakistan, but also tourists from other countries will find the amusement in learning the untold stories of ancient Lahore in this service.”

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These buses are well-painted and have very effective colour schemes. These colours will definitely attract children and students and will make great efforts to promote Lahore’s tourism industry. These double-decker buses play a vital role in the world during daytime travel. He successfully managed the infamous city. Tourism activities in Lahore are increasing because the number of domestic and international tourists has increased.

The slogan of the appealing colour bus is “Lahore Lahore Aye, meaning (Lahore is Lahore)”. The Cheif Minister explained the service in detail. Each Double Decker Bus City Tour Route will cover almost all historical sites in the city and especially the famous Lahore Sightseeing Places like Walled city Lahore, and can carry 48 people on the upper level and 18 people on the lower level. He also said that Double Decker Bus Station has been set near the Punjab Stadium on Ferozepur Road whereas another station has been installed near the food street on Fort Road.

A great chance to visit the historical site of Lahore in this Double Decker Bus City Tour and also our Pakistanis usually mispronounced it as Dabal Dakar Bus.

Some of The Most Favourite Sightseeing Places Of Lahore In Double Decker Bus Service

Badshahi mosque.

One of the most convenient Double Decker Sightseeing Station tourist destinations, the magnificent buildings and monuments of the ancient city of Pakistan. The great Mughal ruler Aurangzeb ruler built magnificent buildings. This building is not only sacred and beautiful, but also a beautiful city attraction. Tourists have witnessed the glory of Turkish Persian architecture.

Lahore Fort

Consider exquisite buildings and protect cultural parks. The official name of the castle is Shah Qila, which was built by Akbar during the reign of Mughal. The castle also has famous places such as the like Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha Pavilion, and Moti Masjid. The king also built a wall containing 12 gates, some of which still exist today.

Tombs Of Jahangir Lahore

It is located on the east side of the Wazir Khan Mosque in the old city of Lahore. It is a unique monument of Mughal architecture and may be one of the best examples of Mughal architecture tradition. It was built during the reign of Shah Jahan, but named after Wazir Khan, the ruler of Lahore.

Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore

This place is a soft rock in the history of Pakistan. Moreover, Minar-e-Pakistan is a symbol of the strength and struggle of Muslims living in Subsontinent. This lighthouse was built to celebrate the famous decision Lahore made on March 23, 1940. However, without visiting Minar e Pakistan, the Double Decker Sightseeing Tour Lahore is incomplete.

Shalimar Garden Lahore

Jahangir’s son Shah Jahan is the builder of Shalimar Gardens. The architecture was introduced during the Shah Jahan period and was designed to imitate the subsequent Islamic paradise in the Qur’an. There are many plants and trees in the garden, they have about 410 fountains and many rooms, suites and halls.

Chauburji Lahore

Chauburji is a Mughal era monument in the centre of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The Shah Jahan era monument is the gateway to a large park, while Chauburji adopts an eclectic style that blends Mughal architecture.

Data Darbar Lahore

One of the most important and oldest temples in South Asia, including the relics of Abdul Hassan Ali Hajveri, the sage of the Sufis, is called Data Gang Baskh. For centuries, Muslims and non-Muslims have been visiting his grave to seek their blessings. The town of Data Durbar welcomes people of all religions.

Jahangir Lahore Cemetery

The Jahangir Mausoleum was built by the Mughal emperor Jahangir between 1627 and 1637. This one-story square building is built with sandstone and decorated with huge white marble and has its own building.

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The Writer, CEO & Founder of Pakistantourntravel.com is a passionate traveler with a deep love for exploring the breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems of Northern Pakistan. From the majestic mountains to the vibrant cultures, he takes great delight in immersing himself in the rich experiences and sharing captivating tales from his journeys. You can catch him as he unravels the wonders of this enchanting Pakistan and inspires fellow adventurers to embark on their own unforgettable expeditions. Connect with him @ [email protected]

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In Lahore, Pakistan’s first open-top bus tour has launched as part of a wider project to promote tourism in the region to foreign visitors

Creeping through Lahore’s notoriously bad traffic on Pakistan’s first-ever sightseeing bus, the air was as thick with pride as it was with pollution. “They say a year isn’t enough to explore Lahore,” ran the commentary – in English for my benefit but usually in Urdu (multilingual headphones aren’t available yet). As we passed the city’s 2,000-year-old monuments, seldom visited by international tourists, the snap-happy domestic travellers on board beamed. “Slow down so we can take selfies,” the tour guide instructed the driver to everyone’s delight. According to Sightseeing Lahore’s operations manager, Nayyar Mahmood, the response to the service, in bookings and feedback, has been “overwhelming”.

“Oh, great…” the commissioner of Lahore, Abdullah Khan Sumbal, said, smiling wryly, when I passed on the news. “We’re surprised something good is happening in Pakistan.”

The bus tour itself is conducted in red, open-top double-deckers, imported from China, and aims to reflect “international standards” by emulating similar schemes abroad. The tour takes almost two hours, with traffic, and covers more than 30 landmarks; beginning at the Punjab Stadium in the south-east of the city and ending in the north-west, at the Minar-e-Pakistan, a peculiar lighthouse-cum-Eiffel Tower structure. Drivers and passengers on the packed streets were enthused by the spectacle of the bus itself, waving and taking photos of the city’s latest attraction.

Lahore, spanning almost 700 square miles and with a population of over 11 million, is not short of monumental attractions and this tour aims to showcase them: the Badshahi Mosque is the world’s fifth largest; the Unesco-listed Lahore Fort is an exemplary piece of Mughal architecture; the Minar-e-Pakistan was built to commemorate the establishment of Pakistan in 1947. And below the lofty crowd-pleasers are the intricate streets of the Walled City, “the real Lahore”. Stuffed with food stalls, crafts and colour, it’s a would-be backpackers’ paradise. But there are no backpackers here.

“We have fond memories of the Lahore of the late 1970s,” Sumbal says. “Foreigners used to walk around quite comfortably. We always thought the city had great potential for tourism.” But the past decade has been devastating for Pakistan. The death toll from terrorism has risen from the hundreds in the early 2000s to more than 11,000 in 2009 and – while fatalities have been decreasing since then – last year saw 3,682 lives lost.

The state has a dedicated security force for foreign visitors, the Special Protection Unit, and this includes extra surveillance in hotels and in some instances armed escorts. “You wouldn’t have known,” Sumbal tells me, “but the bus had an armed security guard on board. Damage, or potential damage, to a foreigner is seen in a negative light.”

Travelling anywhere that requires special protection has the potential to make the visitor feel uneasy but I felt entirely comfortable and secure on the tour. The only thing that made me feel anything approaching uneasy was the special attention I received as the only westerner - and only journalist - on the bus. This was a country showing its best side, and they wanted me to see it.

But these security measures are yet to convince western governments. The US Department of State advises citizens against all non-essential travel to Pakistan, and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, though making no specific mention of Lahore, warns of security threats and kidnappings.

Cricket fans were once among the country’s few foreign visitors, but since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, Pakistan has hosted no international cricket. The commissioner says that detailed data on tourism is not available, but the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) claims numbers are increasing: the country received around one million tourists last year – though that figure is made up largely of Pakistani nationals.

The TDCP believes that while foreign governments are advising citizens not to visit Pakistan their efforts to boost international tourism are highly compromised. But the state is laying the groundwork regardless, convinced of Pakistan’s value as a travel destination – hopefully in a more peaceful future. Launched in December 2015 and led by public-private partnerships, the sightseeing bus tour is part of a wider project to promote tourism.

Other initiatives include a “Beautification Framework”: a drive to clean up Lahore and introduce creative street horticulture; park regeneration – the 130-acre redeveloped Greater Iqbal Park due to open in April will have lakes, sports facilities and a history museum; and the country’s first theme park will open late next year.

For me the tour highlights weren’t the historic sites but the bird’s eye view of the little things, so easy to miss in the hubbub: the roadside barbershops, the brightly coloured rickshaw dealerships, the goats lounging on piles of rubble. Symbols, perhaps, of a Lahore that the government would prefer to modernise – or at least sanitise. My friend (a Pakistani now living in the UK) turned to me with tears in her eyes. “I moved to the UK for the order and efficiency, but this is what I miss – this chaos.” Driving back to the terminal, patriotic Urdu songs rang out.

“What are the lyrics?” I asked her.

“Lahore is Lahore is Lahore …”

The Sightseeing Lahore bus currently runs twice a day. The fare is 200 rupees (£1.32), students 100 rupees (66p), children under 10 and those with disabilities free

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The Ministry of Tourism has begun work on launching a "Tourism App" aimed at providing convenience and information to the public. Through this app, tourists will be able to access all the information they desire about various destinations. Minister of State for Tourism, Mr. Wasi Shah, announced this initiative, showing the government's commitment to enhancing the tourism experience for visitors. As the Minister for Tourism in Pakistan, I am taking practical steps to promote tourism and turn Pakistan into a paradise for tourists. The fruits of these efforts will soon reach the tourists, and we are committed to making Pakistan a top tourist destination. Minister of State for Tourism, Mr. Wasi Shah. (October 04, 2023)

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Minister of State for Tourism/Chairman PTDC, Wasi Shah, presided over a meeting held at the PTDC Head Office today, addressing proposals for the training and welfare of porters in the mountaineering community. The meeting was attended by Managing Director of PTDC, Aftab ur Rahman Rana, Manager (P&P)-PTDC, Sadia Nauman, President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, Abu Zafar, Deputy Director of the Gilgit Baltistan Tourism Department, Sajid Husssain, accomplished Mountaineer and Alpine Club Member of the Investigation Committee, Rehmatullah, and distinguished Adventure/Tour Operator Qarar Haidri. (August 30, 2023)

Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, Mohiuddin Ahmad Wani called on the Minister of State for Tourism, Wasi Shah, to engage in an extensive discourse on the captivating allure of Gilgit-Baltistan and the strategic measures essential for the augmentation of tourism within the region. The Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan presented a comprehensive overview of Gilgit-Baltistan's tourism landscape to Minister of State for Tourism Wasi Shah. Managing Director PTDC, Aftab ur Rahman Rana was also present on the occasion. (August 23, 2023)

Renowned poet, media person, columnist and recently appointed Minister for State on Tourism and Chairman of PTDC Board of Directors, Mr. Wasi Shah, paid a visit to the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Head Office where he assumed the charge of Chairman PTDC. On his arrival he was welcomed by the Managing Director of PTDC, Mr. Aftab ur Rehman Rana. Later MD PTDC gave him a comprehensive briefing on the functions, operations, and role of PTDC as a national tourism organisation. (August 22, 2023)

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Pakistan Showcasing its Rich Tourism Potential in World Leading Travel Show - Arabian Travel Mart 2023 Islamabad (1 May 2023): A 25-members’ delegation of Pakistan under the leadership of Mr. Awan Chaudhry, Advisor To Prime Minister on Tourism and Sports is participating in ATM Dubai 2023 from 1st to 4th May to showcase the rich tourism potential of the country. Mr. Awn Chaudhry, Advisor to Prime Minister on Tourism and Sports and Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan in UAE jointly inaugurated Pakistan’s Pavilion at ATM 2023, Dubai. (May 01, 2023)

PTDC is excited to share with you the news that Pakistan has won the award of Best New Exhibitor at the Travel and Adventure Show 2023. This leading trave and tourism expo was recently held at New York,USA from 28 to 29 January. Mr. John, the CEO of Travel and Adventure Show presented the award to Mr. Aftab Rehman Rana, MD of PTDC. In his comments on this occasion, Mr. Rana mentioned that Pakistan's participation in Travel and Trade Show at New York has been highly impactful in terms of response from the public and engagement of all the team members throughout two days of the show. The management of the show highly appreciated it a lot and has awarded Pakistan as the Best New Exhibitor of this year. Mr. Awn Chadhury, Chairman of PTDC and Advisor to PM in Tourism congratulated all the members of Pakistan's delegation including the provincial tourism departments and private sector tour operators for their dedication and commitment. He also highly appreciated the support of team of PTDC, TDAP and Pakistan Consulate General at New York to make all this happen. (January 29, 2023)

Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director PTDC held a meeting with Mr. Zhang Heqing, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Islamabad to discuss the promotion of bilateral tourism between Pakistan and China. Discussion was held on improving facilitation for the tourists on both sides to enhance people to people contact. Mr. Heqing informed that year 2023 will be celebrated as the year of China-Pakistan Year of Tourism Exchange. In this regard a Gandhara Art Exhibition is already planned at Palace Museum in Beijing to showcase Pakistan’s rich potential of diverse culture and long history. Mr. Rana said, that two brotherly counties need to further enhance cooperation in tourism sector to increase the flow of tourists from both sides which will be greatly helpful in improving the people to people contact between to two counters. He especially emphasized on the need to promote group tours through the registered and licensed tourism operators of both the countries to provide convenient way to enjoy touristic sites through guided tours. He also highlighted the need of Chinese language tour guides in Pakistan for which help is required from Chinese side to arrange special training courses. He also recommended about the opening of Khunjrab Pass for tourist traffic as it provide easy access to the visitors of both the sides. He also shared various other recommendations with the Cultural Counsellor of China in this regard. It was also agreed that a working committee having representatives of both the sides will be formed to make the collaboration in tourism promotion more meaningful and fruitful. (November 24, 2022)

PAKISTAN READY TO SHOCASE ITS RICH TOURISM POTENTIAL AT WORKDL TRAVEL MARK LONDON FROM 7 TO 9 NOVEMBER 2022 03-11-2002 Islamabad: Pakistan is in the final stages of preparation to showcase its rich tourism potential at World Travel Market (WTM) which is scheduled to be held from 7th – 9th November 2022 at Excel London. Managing Director PTDC, Aftab ur Rehman Rana informed that PTDC after the interval of almost 14 years is going to setup an impressive Pakistan Pavilion in WTM London in collaboration with provincial tourism departments and private sector companies. He said, Promotion of Pakistan as a top tourist destination is the prime focus of government of Pakistan. Pakistan is blessed with breath-taking natural beauty, rich culture and heritage and great diversity of landscape offering an un-matched tourism potential. Government of Pakistan aims to enhance the influx of foreign tourists to explore the rich touristic potential of this country and contribute in in the socio-economic development of its people through tourism. He said, World Travel Market (WTM) London is one of the largest international tourism exhibitions which will provides a unique platform to Pakistan to interact with global tourism organizations, top tourism experts and professionals, exhibitors and visitors from a variety of sectors including tourism, hospitality, aviation, transport, travel technology, resort management companies and various other sub-sectors of tourism industry. It is an event of global significance where more than 180 countries come together and showcase their tourism potential under one roof. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has put together a high level delegation of 39 members led by Mr. Awn Chaudhry, Advisor to Prime Minister on Tourism & Sports and Chairman PTDC. Delegation also includes Mr. Abdul Khaliq, Tourism Minister - Balochistan, Raja Nasir Ali, Tourism Minister – Gilgit Baltistan, Mr. Faheem Akhtar, Minister for Tourism, Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), CEOs and MDs of eight private tour operation and hotel management companies and senior officials from PTDC, AJK, GB, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab tourism departments. It is hoped that participation in World Travel Mark London will provide a great opportunity to Pakistan to showcase its rich tourism potential at this global platform and help in develop G2G, B2B and G2B linkages with the leading players of tourism industry. (November 03, 2022)

Rohtas Paintings and Heritage Crafts Exhibition Marks Intl Tourism Day on Sept 27 Celebrating World Tourism Day 2022, an exhibition of paintings and Heritage Crafts from Rohtas Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site at PNCA Islamabad was inaugurated today at PNCA. Ms. Fareena Mazhar, Federal Secretary National Heritage and Culture Division, Mr. Youssef Filali Meknassi, Director of UNESCO Pakistan and Ms. Emanuela Benini, Director of Italian Agency for Development Cooperation jointly inaugurated the exhibition. Art works showcasing collection by as many as 13 talented artists from across the country are on exhibit experimented with oil, acrylic and watercolor mediums to promote sustainable and responsible tourism at the World Heritage Site of Rohtas Fort. The event is was organized by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan (STFP) in collaboration UNESCO Islamabad and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), PNCA and Serena Hotels.

Experts discuss challenges, opportunities in Tourism Sector Experts including policy makers, federal and provincial government representatives and heads of various tourism related companies here Monday discussed the challenges as well as opportunities in the tourism sector during the five sessions of National Tourism Conference here Monday. The conference was organized by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) on the theme “Rethinking Tourism” to celebrate World Tourism Day at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). (26th September 2022)

PTDC organized Three-day photography, art exhibition on International Tourism Day. As many as 322 photographs and around 100 paintings were submitted by established and amateur photographers and painters from across the country in the Photography and Painting competition that was displayed at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on September 26, 2022. The competition was organized by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to celebrate International Tourism Day 2022. The themes for the competitions included Tourist Attractions of Pakistan, Landscapes, Culture and Life, Adventure Sports and Flora & Fauna. While the painting competition was in two age categories including youth and kid competitions.

Pakistan’s Tourism Potential Highlighted in Myanmar . Pakistan Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar in collaboration with Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) organized a one-day seminar on Tourism Potential of Pakistan at Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel. (27th July 2022)

The 97th meeting of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Board of Directors was held in the head office of PTDC on May 30th. Mr. Awn Chaudhry, Special Advisor to Prime Minister/Minister of Tourism and Sports attended this meeting as special invitee. Managing Director, Aftab Rana, welcomed Mr. Awn Chaudhry and the member of board of directors of PTDC. MD PTDC informed the board members that Pakistan has made a significant improvement on the International Travel and Tourism Development Index by moving up six places as per the latest report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). (May 31, 2022)

PTDC and World Bank jointly organized workshop on National Tourism Competitive Index for Pakistan Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and The World Bank (WB) jointly organized a workshop in Islamabad on National Tourism Competitiveness Index (NTCI) for Pakistan. The workshop was attended by relevant federal and provincial stakeholders, private sector, industry experts and the academia. Tourism remains a priority sector for the government and is identified as one of the key drivers of economic growth. (May 23, 2022)

Advisor to PM Aoun Chaudhry visits PTDC after taking charge as Minister of Tourism and Sports. Mr. Aoun Chaudhry has been appointed as advisor to the Prime Minister on Sports & Tourism. On the advice of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, President Dr. Arif Alvi approved the appointment of Awn Chaudhry as his advisor. Aoun Chaudhry’s post will be equal to that of Federal Minister.

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) joins hands with Silk Road Center to organize International Conference and Art festival on Buddhism in Pakistan. This event is going to be held at PNCA Islamabad on 14 and 15 March 2022. Interested people can get themselves registered at this link: https://buddhisminpakistan.org/

Mr. Azam Jamil, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Tourism (SAPM) / Chairman PTDC held meeting with the Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE H.E. Afzaal Mahmood and Head of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo Rizwan Tariq during his visit to Dubai. (March 04, 2022)

Online Consultative B2B Webinar between Tour Operators of Pakistan and China was organized by PTDC to enhance bilateral linkages between two countries. (March 03, 2022)

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Mr. Azam Jamil, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Tourism (SAPM) / Chairman Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) visited Peshawar Museum, Gor Gathri and Sethi House Peshawar. Director Archeology, Khyber Pakhtunkhaw gave a detailed briefing to SAPM about Historical Places of Peshawar. (February 09, 2022)

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Webinar - Roundtable on Heritage Legislation of Pakistan: Issues, Constraints and Challenges was held at PTDC Head Office, Islamabad. A roundtable discussion was held to review the heritage legislation in Pakistan, explore the potential of heritage tourism and look for the source of funding for heritage. (January 20, 2022)

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Mr. Azam Jamil has been appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Tourism Coordination. With an illustrious career in the Hospitality and Tourism industry starting with Intercontinental Hotels in the mid-seventies and spanning well over 4 decades, Mr. Azam has been responsible for spearheading some of the key projects and institutions that shape Pakistan’s tourism industry today. (December 31, 2021)

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Islamabad Sightseeing Bus: How to book City Tour Bus?

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Discover Islamabad’s top attractions on this hop-on and hop-off sightseeing Bus

Islamabad’s first City Tour Bus service has finally been  launched  by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to invite tourists to enjoy the beautiful attractions of twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The sightseeing buses were inaugurated by Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana and PTDC Managing Director Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor on January 10 at the Flashman Hotel in Rawalpindi.

Ever since the news of launch was shared, Islamabad Scene received a fantastic response and number of queries on how to book the bus service.

To keep our viewers updated, we contacted the Manager of Islamabad City Tour at PTDC, Mr. Khalid Satti, to respond to the top FAQs and answers to the questions you wanted to know. Here it is:

1. What is the starting point of Bus service?

Flashman Hotel in Rawalpindi.

2. What are the charges?

Rs. 500 for students

Rs. 600 for everyone else.

P.S. These charges include the entry fees for all attractions.

3. What are the timings of Bus service?

It starts at 9 am from Flashman Hotel in Rawalpindi. Tour ends at around 3 pm.

4. Which tourist attractions are covered?

• Flashman Hotel to Super Market.
• Saidpur Village
• Faisal Mosque
• Pakistan Monument
• Lake View Park (Bird Aviary)

5. How to book Islamabad City Tour bus?

You can visit Flashman Hotel or PTDC Tourist Information Center in F-6 Supermarket.

You can also call: 051-9272017 or 051-9272018 or 051-9203223

For more details contact: 0300 5240746

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Lahore tour sightseeing bus is one of the best way to get a good glimpse of Lahore, If you are in Lahore only for a day, take this bus trip to see a fusion of old and modern Lahore. It’s a great step of Tourism Development Corporation towards promotion of all historical to modern aspects of Lahore. Colorfully painted open roof-top double-deckers buses are designed on the pattern of famous international sightseeing services runs world-wide, as being used in London or other European cities, These have inscribed with a slogan “ Lahore Lahore Ay ” with the pictures of the Lahore Fort and other historical landmark’s images.

One of it’s terminals is outside of Punjab Stadium and the second one on the Fort Road near the New Lahore Food Street. Here, the whole environment fills with festivity when you hear patriotic songs are blaring all across and tourists taking selfies in front of these brightly decorated red buses. The Bus even stops in the walled city near Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort for an hour or two to get the local feel and there one can enjoy tastefully amazing meal at the scenic food street Lahore during this bus ride. Tourist can see the bunch of old Lahore attractions  in one go such as the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Hazoori Bagh, Mausoleum of Allama Iqbal and all that jazz. The fare for single local tourist is 200/- for a round trip, though disable persons can enjoy the ride for free.

People may call at 042-111-111-042 for further queries related booking and information. So, now you don’t need to think a lot, just call at information center, book your ride for this double decker bus and enjoy the hustle and bustle while sneak a traditional look of the city that withdraws to the far recesses of one’s mind.

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Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has announced the updated schedule for the Lahore Sightseeing Bus Tour.

According to the details, you can book your ride in the Lahore Sightseeing Bus Tour by calling on 03400382382.

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PETALING JAYA : A tour bus carrying 40 passengers overturned after being involved in an accident with another vehicle at KM264.5 of the North South Highway (PLUS), which was southbound to Ipoh, this morning.

It is learnt that the driver and passengers were traveling from Kupang, Kedah to Ipoh to attend a religious ceremony.

Perak Fire and Rescue Operations division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said his side received a call at 7.28am, informing about the incident before Fire and Rescue personnel from the Meru Raya and Kuala Kangsar fire stations were dispatched to the location.

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“Upon arriving at the location, we heard personnel reported an accident involving a tour bus and a sedan car.

“There were 42 victims in total, 41 from the bus including the driver and one driver from the car, all of them were rescued safely,“ he was quoted as saying according to Astro Awani.

He added all the victims were then taken to the Ipoh General Hospital using two Emergency Service Support Units (EMRS) and an ambulance from the Health Ministry (KKM).

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May 13, 2024, 12:50 PM

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MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Protests against price hikes continued for the fourth day in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir with demonstrators clashing with police, officials said Monday, while government talks began with the International Monetary Fund in pursuit of billions of dollars in new support.

The violence that has gripped the region since Friday has left at least two people dead, including a police officer , and 100 others injured.

The prime minister in Pakistan-held Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, met with the protests’ organizers and said he would reduce prices of wheat and electricity, viewed by many as a barometer for the market. However, the violence continued in and near the capital, Muzaffarabad.

Pakistan’s monthly inflation rate has come down to 17% after at one point reaching over 40%.

The disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan, both armed with nuclear weapons. The South Asian neighbors have fought three wars since their independence from British colonial rule in 1947.

Last year, Pakistan narrowly avoided a default on payment of foreign debts after the IMF and several friendly nations offered loans. Talks began Monday with the IMF for a new loan, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.

Pakistan hopes to get $6 billion from the IMF.

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

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Palace of Tsar Alexis

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