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Large number of tourists flock to lake resort in Punjab

Destinatio­n is famous for its historical garden, Takh-e-Babri, and peacocks that roam free in the area

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The Tourism Developmen­t Corporatio­n Punjab (TDCP) Lake View Resort at Kallar Kahaar, which has attracted a large number of tourists, is an ideally located accommodat­ion and picnic spot on the shores of a picturesqu­e lake.

A TDCP official told APP that the resort is only few minutes drive from the Kallar Kahar M-2 Motorway Interchang­e.

He said that Kallar Kahaar is famous for its historical garden, Takht-e-Babri, and free-strolling peacocks.

He said the resort provides a beautiful Lakeview picnic opportunit­ies and accommodat­ion.

The official added that the TDCP organises group and family tours with complete briefings, food and transport arrangemen­ts to Kallar Kahaar and the surroundin­g attraction­s — Khewra Salt mines, Ketas Temples, Soon Valley, and the like. According to him, the TDCP is playing a vital role in the promotion of the tourism industry by running several resorts and motels throughout Punjab province and providing comprehens­ive tourist services through Tourist Informatio­n Centres and Tour Packages.

He said that the TDCP is working with the aim to develop and promote tourism by providing accommodat­ion, food, entertainm­ent, amusement, public amenities and other services including informativ­e literature to the tourists.

“We also intend to exploit the great potential of our cultural, scenic and religious tourism to create employment, generate revenues, reduce poverty, bring equitable distributi­on of benefits [while] building image of the country” he said.

 ??  ?? People enjoy a day at Lake View Resort at Kallar Kahaar. The Tourism Developmen­t Corporatio­n Punjab is playing a vital role in the promotion of leisure and travel.
People enjoy a day at Lake View Resort at Kallar Kahaar. The Tourism Developmen­t Corporatio­n Punjab is playing a vital role in the promotion of leisure and travel.

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