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KP govt opens Governor House in Nathiagali to the public
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https://nation.com.pk/NewsSource/web-desk
August 25, 2019



The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor House in Nathiagali has opened to the public and is now welcoming bookings.

The magnificent mansion, located in the idyllic resort town of Nathiagali about 7,922 feet above sea level, will be available to visitors through an online booking facility managed by KP Tourism.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had ordered transfer of control of over 80 government-owned rest houses in the province including the Governor, Chief Minister, Speaker and Inspector General houses to the provincial tourism department, shared a video clip of the Governor House on his official Twitter account.

“These colonial symbols which cost crores annually to the taxpayer in maintenance, are now going to make money for the government,” he wrote.
 
KP’s Samundar Katha Lake makes for the perfect summer getaway

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has opened a new tourist spot in Galiyat in a bid to promote tourism in the country.







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Samundar Katha Lake, near Barra Gali, is now open for public. This lake has been created artificially amidst mountains, where tourist can enjoy speed boats, zip-lining, and horse riding.



The Galiyat Development Authority’s spokesperson Ahsan Hameed has said that “we have created a new tourist destination so that visitors coming to Goliath can enjoy it, however, we are trying to further improve it.”

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A large number of tourists from all over the country have started visiting the newly-built tourist spot.
 
Usho valley is situated 8 kilometers from Kalam and 123 kilometers km from Mingora, at the height of 2,300 meters (7,550 feet). Usho is known for its beautiful cloudy and rainy forest. Tourist attraction Mahodand lake is located 27 kilometers from there. In winter, the famous Ushu glacier blocks the only path to the Mahodand lake and this path is only opened again in Summer, when the snow of the glacier melts and the authorities wipe of the remaining snow from the road.



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Payee Meadows or Siri Payee Meadows is one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan, which is situated in meadow Payee, near Shogran in Kaghan Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Siri Paye meadows are just 6 km away from Shogran, a jeep ride, hike or horse ride can take you to the beautiful meadow located at the height of almost 2,895 meters (9,498 ft).

The Payee Meadows is also famous for Payee Lake which is situated in the center of Payee Meadow. The best time to visit this place is the winter when the surrounding of Siri Paye meadow mountains are covered with the snow.



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Gabin Jabbah, Swat Valley
Pic By: Kaleem Khan Bhai
14 Aug 2019

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Izgalo Banda.
Kumrat Valley, Upper Dir KPK

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