{"id":107065,"date":"2021-03-01T05:10:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T05:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=107065"},"modified":"2021-03-01T05:10:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T05:10:51","slug":"pakistan-railways-launched-safari-tourist-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/pakistan-railways-launched-safari-tourist-train.html","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Railways Launches Safari Tourist Train"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The incumbent government is taking multiple steps to boost tourism in Pakistan. The most recent one is the Safari Tourist Train that has been launched by Pakistan Railways, specifically for the Potohar region of Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch of this new train will give a chance to the travellers to explore the cultural heritage of Pakistan as well as many historic places and between Golra and Attock Khurd railway stations. This initiative will also increase tourism in this particular area where tourists will be able to look at the spectacular views of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/exploring-margalla-hills-islamabad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Margalla Hills<\/a> and visit Sangjani Tunnel and many other places.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Safari Tourist Train<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly launched train will only run for three days a week i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Safari Tourist Train will start its journey from Islamabad\u2019s Golra station and pass through Taxila, Hassanabdal and Attock railway stations. The journey, between mountains and full of scenic views, will end at Attock City Railway Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this journey, the tourists will be able to see magnificent sceneries of Margalla Hills, Sangjani Tunnel and some renowned bridges including Chablal Bridge, Haro Bridge, Ghazi Barotha and Attock Khurd bridges. The train will also pass through a marvellous iron girder bridge, the significance of which is that it connects the two provinces, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"margalla hills\" class=\"wp-image-107071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-01-18.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A view of Margalla Hills from up top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Attock Khurd Railway Station<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last stop of Safari Tourist Train, Attock Khurd Railway Station is absolutely one of the best historical preservations that the tourists will be able to see. Constructed in 1880, Attock Khurd Railway station has a Victorian structure made of stone masonry and is surrounded by Manglot Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The railway station is located close to the famous old iron girder bridge that was constructed in 1883. The upper part of the bridge was used for railway traffic and the lower part was used for road traffic. But later a new bridge was constructed on the G.T. Road and traffic was diverted. The bridge is also one of the most important strategic crossings on the Indus River between Punjab and KP provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ticket Price For Safari Tourist Train<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost structure for different age groups is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For adults the ticket price is set at PKR 1000<\/li><li>For children the ticket is for PKR 500<\/li><li>Saloon car costs PKR 3000<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Differently-abled people will get a special discount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"iron girder bridge\" class=\"wp-image-107073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-Body-02-12.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The Safari Tourist Train will also cross famous old iron girder bridge over the Indus River.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tourism In Pakistan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past few years, both public and private sectors have taken various measures to revive tourism in Pakistan. The present government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, in particular, has been passionate about the promotion of tourism, as it would help portray the country&#8217;s soft image and would also help generate revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan is home to some of the world\u2019s most famous mountains, including K2 and Nanga Parbat\u2014a feature that attracts mountaineers and tourists from across the world. But there\u2019s a lot more to tourism in Pakistan than mountains and glaciers. Tourists, both local and international, are intrigued by the beauty, rich culture, heritage and traditions that different areas of Pakistan have to offer\u2014from north to south and east to west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/pakistan-tops-list-best-holiday-destinations-2020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan ranked first on the list of 20 best destinations<\/a>. Other than that it has also been ranked among the top 10 places to visit by Forbes, an international publication. For the development and promotion of tourism in the country, there\u2019s a dedicated department called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/pakistan-tourism-development-corporation-ptdc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to read more about the tourist destinations in Pakistan? Here are a few guides that you might find helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/top-tourist-attractions-islamabad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most popular places to visit in Islamabad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/top-tourist-attractions-punjab.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top tourist attractions in Punjab<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tourist-attractions-in-sindh.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best places to visit in Sindh<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/amazing-places-visit-balochistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exploring the geological wonderland of Balochistan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tourist-attractions-khyber-pakhtunkhwa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Must-visit tourist attractions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/hidden-tourist-destinations-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidden tourist destinations in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep visiting Zameen Blog \u2013 the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> leading lifestyle and real estate blog in Pakistan<\/a> \u2013 to learn all about the development of the tourism industry in Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The incumbent government is taking multiple steps to boost tourism in Pakistan. The most recent one is the Safari Tourist Train that has been launched by Pakistan Railways, specifically for the Potohar region of Pakistan.&nbsp; The launch of this new train will give a chance to the travellers to explore the cultural heritage of Pakistan as well as many historic places and between Golra and Attock Khurd railway stations. This initiative will also increase tourism in this particular area where tourists will be able to look at the spectacular views of Margalla Hills and visit Sangjani Tunnel and many other places.&nbsp; About Safari Tourist Train The newly launched train will only run for three days a week i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Safari Tourist Train will start its journey from Islamabad\u2019s Golra station and pass through Taxila, Hassanabdal and Attock railway stations. The journey, between mountains and full of scenic views, will end at Attock City Railway Station. During this journey, the tourists will be able to see magnificent sceneries of Margalla Hills, Sangjani Tunnel and some renowned bridges including Chablal Bridge, Haro Bridge, Ghazi Barotha and Attock Khurd bridges. The train will also pass through a marvellous iron&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":107069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[81988,81987,1375,76152,12853,2364,8869,81986,61,1700,9792,16243,16441,36812,129],"persona":[32419],"class_list":{"0":"post-107065","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tourism","8":"tag-attock-khurd-railway-station","9":"tag-golra","10":"tag-khyber-pakhtunkhwa","11":"tag-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-kpk","12":"tag-pakistan-railway","13":"tag-pakistan-railways","14":"tag-pakistan-tourism","15":"tag-safari-tourist-train","16":"tag-tourism-2","17":"tag-tourism-in-pakistan","18":"tag-tourism-spots-in-pakistan","19":"tag-tourist-attractions-in-islamabad","20":"tag-tourist-attractions-in-pakistan","21":"tag-tourist-destinations-in-pakistan","22":"tag-zameen-com","23":"persona-travel-junkies","24":"cat-11-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Safari Tourist Train By Pakistan Railways: Route, Schedule, Ticket &amp; More| Zameen Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pakistan Railways has recently launched a Safari Tourist Train to promote the Potohar Region. 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