Islamabad Deputy Commissioner, Muhammad Hamza Shafqat notified that the double decker bus starts test drive in the neighboring cities. He passed on his best regards to PHA Rawalpindi and the tourism department.
Each bus can carry 40 passengers with a fare of Rs 400. People with disabilities and children under the age of 5 will ride for free.
Double-decker bus begins test drive in Islamabad. All the best Tourism Dept and PHA Rawalpindi ✅✅ pic.twitter.com/DAdauQYA85
— Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) August 15, 2020
The tour guides will educate people about the history of the places they explore. It is applicable to note that on 1 August Chairman Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi and, Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister Asif Mehmood put forth that something huge was approaching on the tourism front for Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Social media user, Syed Muhammad Tayab declared, “This is superb initiative for boosting tourism and revenue but tickets must be around 400 to 500 PKR (inclusive snacks and drinks). High price tickets may counter unnecessary joyrides issues.”
Source: Pakistan Today
The tour buses will go through plenty of leading spots in both Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Throughout the tour, travelers can explore and enjoy many attractive sights. The most prominent attraction on the bus route will include, Pakistan Museum of Natural History Daman-e-Koh, Constitution Avenue, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Faisal Mosque, Saidpur Village, Parliament House, Shakarparian, Marghrzar Zoo Rose, Jasmine Garden, Allama Iqbal Park and Lok Virsa.
It will also take passengers to Pak-China Centre, Serena Hotel, Centaurus Mall and Chand Tara Chowk.
The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) will operate two buses from Allama Iqbal Park and Shamsabad bringing tourists to Constitution Avenue via Shakarparian.
Source: The Express Tribune
Pakistanis from all over the country love to visit the northern areas due to the scenic views and sight-seeing of the mighty mountains. Having said that, Islamabad has been among one of the most prominent destinations in the last few years. However, the tradition of the city is not as wealthy as some of the older cities like Lahore, Multan and Peshawar, they city does have its own desirability with its beautiful hills and abundant greenery.
Rawalpindi is the 4th populous metropolitan region of Pakistan. The core of Rawalpindi is well-designed 14 kilometres (nine mi) from the mid of Islamabad. Due to the higher compatibility and twisted localities of the two towns, they may be entitled “twin cities.” Rawalpindi is also the military headquarters, referred to as GHQ (trendy Headquarters) of the Pakistani military.
The double decker bus service will be a huge attraction for the people and more buses will be introduced in the coming years.
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