Peshawar: National Command and Operational Centre (NCOC) reopened tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday under SOPs, according to news sources.
The spokesperson of the KP government Bangash said that all the tourists are ordered to follow SOPs and ensure cleanliness during their visits. He also added that people should always wear face masks and practice social distancing.
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As per the notification of the tourism department, the visitors must provide a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination certificate along with a negative test report at the time of hotel bookings. According to the NCOC guidelines, temperature checks are mandatory for the hotel entrance.
The Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) spokesperson confirmed that hotels have reopened after disinfection and thorough cleaning. He further added that no compromise will be made on the cleanliness and use of gloves and face masks for hotel staff and visitors.
The tourist spots in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was teeming with people, especially in Galiyat valleys and Ayubia in Abbottabad. People from all over the country visit KP and central Punjab to enjoy mesmerizing views of natural beauty, lush green valleys, and waterfalls. Scores of people are attracted to the picturesque places like Bagnotar, Thandiani, Harnoi, Changagali, Nathiagali, and Donga Gali.
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The single room to five-star hotels, tents to motels, cottages to rent houses, trekking trails to hiking; the tourist destinations was humming with people.