Peshawar  -  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tourist and scenic spots witnessed an extraordinary influx of visitors, with over 932,000 tourists arriving in just three days (June 7–9, 2025) during Eid al-Adha.

The Swat region, in particular, experienced a significant surge in tourism. Popular destinations within Swat, such as Madyan, Bahrain, and surrounding areas, welcomed a total of 288,424 domestic tourists, along with 63 foreign visitors. These figures underscore Swat’s popularity as a top destination for Pakistani tourists during the Eid holidays.

Across the province, other major tourist spots also recorded high visitor numbers:

Galiyat: 177,000 tourists, Naran Kaghan: 168,000 tourists, Malam Jabba: 160,000 tourists, Upper Dir: 85,000 tourists.

These statistics were compiled with the assistance of police and Balochistan Levies checkpoints, Tourism Police, Assistant Commissioners, and field officers from the relevant development authorities.

Under the directives of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur and Advisor for Tourism Zahid Chanzeb, excellent facilities were provided to tourists. Visitors widely praised the effective arrangements for parking, security, guidance, and medical assistance. Young personnel from the Tourism Police delivered exemplary service, while the Department of Tourism’s 24/7 helpline (1422) remained fully operational.

The substantial number of tourists visiting the merged districts, such as Khyber and Bajaur, also highlighted the growing development of tourism in these areas. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority played a pivotal role in managing logistics, supervision, and the provision of facilities.

Advisor for Tourism Zahid Chanzeb said that the trust shown by tourists is a source of pride.

He added that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the Culture and Tourism Authority are utilizing all available resources to transform the province into a safe, modern, and world-class tourist destination.