{"id":100889,"date":"2024-12-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=100889"},"modified":"2024-12-26T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T10:07:32","slug":"islamabad-to-launch-guided-double-decker-bus-tours-in-jan-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/islamabad-to-launch-guided-double-decker-bus-tours-in-jan-2025.html","title":{"rendered":"Islamabad to launch guided double-decker bus tours in Jan 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Islamabad: The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has announced the launch of a Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Service in Islamabad, set to commence in January 2025. The initiative, a joint venture between PTDC and the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), aims to enhance tourism in the capital city by offering guided tours of its key landmarks and monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement was made by PTDC Managing Director Aftab ur Rehman Rana during a briefing session with tourism industry stakeholders on Wednesday. Representatives from major hotels in Islamabad, along with officials from TDCP, were also present at the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/mountain-village-narans-world-class-offers-2268.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cash in on Naran\u2019s tourism potential, Invest in Mountain Village<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Rana shared that the double-decker bus service will provide visitors with a unique way to explore Islamabad\u2019s tourist attractions. The guided tours will operate twice daily and include pick-and-drop services from all major hotels in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a second phase, PTDC, in collaboration with the private sector, plans to expand the service to weekend tours of nearby historic and cultural sites. Destinations like Taxila, Rohtas Fort, Katas Raj Temples, Kallar Kahar, Khewra Salt Mines, Takht-e-Bahi, Murree, Patriata, and Peshawar are expected to be included in these tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis eco-friendly and modern double-decker bus service is a landmark initiative that will boost Islamabad\u2019s appeal as a prime tourist destination,\u201d said Mr. Rana. He emphasized the government\u2019s commitment to making tourism a key driver of economic growth and promoting Pakistan\u2019s image internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/prime-hotel-plots-auction-in-isb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDA offers investor-friendly terms for Islamabad\u2019s hospitality expansion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PTDC has also developed an integrated tourism plan for Islamabad, focusing on collaborative efforts between public and private stakeholders to position the capital as the gateway to tourism in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new venture aligns with ongoing efforts to revitalize tourism in the country, offering visitors and residents an engaging and sustainable way to experience Islamabad\u2019s rich cultural and historical heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has announced the launch of a Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Service in Islamabad, set to commence in January 2025. The initiative, a joint venture between PTDC and the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), aims to enhance tourism in the capital city by offering guided tours of its key landmarks and monuments. The announcement was made by PTDC Managing Director Aftab ur Rehman Rana during a briefing session with tourism industry stakeholders on Wednesday. Representatives from major hotels in Islamabad, along with officials from TDCP, were also present at the session. Read: Cash in on Naran\u2019s tourism potential, Invest in Mountain Village Mr. Rana shared that the double-decker bus service will provide visitors with a unique way to explore Islamabad\u2019s tourist attractions. The guided tours will operate twice daily and include pick-and-drop services from all major hotels in the city. In a second phase, PTDC, in collaboration with the private sector, plans to expand the service to weekend tours of nearby historic and cultural sites. Destinations like Taxila, Rohtas Fort, Katas Raj Temples, Kallar Kahar, Khewra Salt Mines, Takht-e-Bahi, Murree, Patriata, and Peshawar are expected to be included in these tours. \u201cThis eco-friendly and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":62211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15167],"tags":[61283,61288,60348,61295,61284,61282,41,61287,61286,8869,61289,5296,61294,15587,61285,61281,61293,61292,61290],"persona":[],"class_list":["post-100889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tourism","tag-cultural-heritage","tag-double-decker-bus-tours","tag-eco-friendly-transportation","tag-government-tourism-plans","tag-guided-tours","tag-historic-sites","tag-islamabad","tag-islamabad-tourism","tag-january-2025","tag-pakistan-tourism","tag-pakistan-tourism-growth","tag-ptdc","tag-sightseeing-tours","tag-tdcp","tag-tourism-development","tag-tourism-industry","tag-tourism-initiative","tag-tourist-attractions","tag-travel-in-islamabad","cat-15167-id"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Islamabad to launch double-decker bus tours - Zameen News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The guided tours will operate twice daily and include pick-and-drop services from all major hotels in the city...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/islamabad-to-launch-guided-double-decker-bus-tours-in-jan-2025.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Islamabad to launch double-decker bus tours - Zameen News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The guided tours will operate twice daily and include pick-and-drop services from all major hotels in the city...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/islamabad-to-launch-guided-double-decker-bus-tours-in-jan-2025.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pakistan Real Estate News &amp; 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