Rally of Malaysian bikers off to Shandur from Islamabad

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has arranged a rally of bikers participated by 22 Malaysians which started in Islamabad on Friday and will culminate at Shandur in Chitral.

According to a press release, the rally has been arranged with the cooperation of different tourists and Appo Bikers Club.

The rally started on Friday from Islamabad and was to reach Swat district in the evening while passing through Malakand top.

The Malaysian bikers will proceed further from Swat to Lowari Tunnel, Chitral, Kalash, Qaqlasht and then to Shandur top.

The participants of the rally will stay at different locations of the mountainous region besides enjoying local hospitality and cuisine, adds the press release. They will also participate in Chilimjusht festival of Kalash community in Chitral.

The purpose of holding the bikers rally is to promote the image of the province at international level.

The rally will also promote potential of adventure tourism in Pakistan in general and KP in particular.–APP