{"id":94600,"date":"2023-08-22T17:41:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T12:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=94600"},"modified":"2023-08-23T18:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T13:00:43","slug":"new-tourist-attraction-desan-banda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/new-tourist-attraction-desan-banda.html","title":{"rendered":"Swat Development Authority to set up new tourist site in Kalam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kalam: In a significant move to enhance the tourism potential of the Kalam district, the Upper Swat Development Authority has announced plans to establish a new tourist spot named \u2018Desan Banda\u2019, according to news published on August 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/funds-approved-for-road-to-connect-kalam-and-kumrat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funds approved for road to connect Kalam and Kumrat valleys<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision was made following a collaborative effort with local stakeholders and a grand Jirga of local elders, led by Director General Asif Shahab of the Upper Swat Development Authority.<br>The picturesque region of Kalam has long been a magnet for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, owing to its stunning landscapes, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear water bodies. The decision to establish \u2018Desan Banda\u2019 as a tourist destination aims to further bolster the tourism industry in the region while ensuring sustainable development and preservation of its natural beauty.<br>Director General Asif Shahab highlighted the importance of local involvement in the project, stating that the collaboration between the Upper Swat Development Authority and the local community is essential for the successful establishment of Desan Banda. The project is set to include the creation of well-equipped camping spots and facilities to cater to the needs of tourists visiting the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/kp-tourism-body-reviews-proposal-for-setting-up-kalam-development-authority.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KP tourism body reviews proposal for setting up Kalam Development Authority<\/a><br>The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from both local residents and potential visitors. The establishment of Desan Banda as a tourist spot is expected to provide economic benefits to the local population by generating employment opportunities and boosting the local economy. Additionally, the initiative is likely to promote cultural exchange and interaction between tourists and the local community.<br>As the project moves forward, the Upper Swat Development Authority aims to maintain a delicate balance between promoting tourism and conserving the natural environment of Kalam district. Environmental impact assessments and sustainable development practices will be at the forefront of the project&#8217;s implementation to ensure the long-term viability of Desan Banda as a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kalam: In a significant move to enhance the tourism potential of the Kalam district, the Upper Swat Development Authority has announced plans to establish a new tourist spot named \u2018Desan Banda\u2019, according to news published on August 18. Read: Funds approved for road to connect Kalam and Kumrat valleys This decision was made following a collaborative effort with local stakeholders and a grand Jirga of local elders, led by Director General Asif Shahab of the Upper Swat Development Authority.The picturesque region of Kalam has long been a magnet for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, owing to its stunning landscapes, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear water bodies. The decision to establish \u2018Desan Banda\u2019 as a tourist destination aims to further bolster the tourism industry in the region while ensuring sustainable development and preservation of its natural beauty.Director General Asif Shahab highlighted the importance of local involvement in the project, stating that the collaboration between the Upper Swat Development Authority and the local community is essential for the successful establishment of Desan Banda. The project is set to include the creation of well-equipped camping spots and facilities to cater to the needs of tourists visiting the area. Read: KP tourism body reviews&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":94601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15167],"tags":[57336],"persona":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-94600","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tourism","8":"tag-new-tourist-attraction-desan-banda-to-boost-tourism-in-kalam","9":"cat-15167-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tourist attraction \u2018Desan Banda\u2019 to boost tourism - Zameen News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To enhance the tourism potential of the Kalam, the Upper Swat Development Authority has plans to establish Desan Banda\" \/>\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\/new-tourist-attraction-desan-banda.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tourist attraction \u2018Desan Banda\u2019 to boost tourism - Zameen News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"To enhance the tourism potential of the Kalam, the Upper Swat Development Authority has plans to establish Desan Banda\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/new-tourist-attraction-desan-banda.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pakistan Real Estate News &amp; 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