Malaysian motorcyclists reach Chitral

PESHAWAR:

The Malaysian bikers, who are visiting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on their bikes, Wednesday reached Booni valley in Upper Chitral.

The 22 bikers team arrived in Booni after participating in Chilim Jusht or Chlim Joshi festival in the Kalash valley.

The local residents accorded warm welcome to the tourists upon their arrival. They also watched a polo match at the polo ground in Booni.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) in collaboration with Saiyah Travels and Malaysian Ipoh Bikers Club has arranged the tour for the foreign motorcyclists.

The rally is aimed at showing the scenic places to the foreign tourists and promoting adventure tourism activities in the province.

The bikers would cover a total of 1,950 kilometer distance after passing through the Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalaya mountain ranges.

The tourists would visit scenic spots and stay at various tourist destinations in K-P.

Earlier, the Malaysian bikers reached Lower Chitral via Lower Dir, Upper Dir and Lowari Top. They visited Garam Chashma and Qaqlasht meadows as well.

The tourists would now leave for Shandur Pass and would stay there for some time. The bikers would then proceed to Hindurab, Phandar and Gilgit-Baltistan.

“Pakistan, particularly the tourist spots in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are really beautiful and the people are very hospitable and friendly,” said Resorizi bin Abdul Majeed, who is leader of the Malaysian Ipoh Bikers Club.

He said that local people warmly welcomed them upon their arrival at various places during the rally.

“These are unforgettable moments for me,” added the Malaysian biker.

Another biker Azlan bin Muhammad Saeed said that they fully enjoyed the tour and were honoured by the generosity and hospitality of people.

“The scenic places and heritage sites are unique and eye-catching,” he said.

Azlan said he felt safe and secure and advised other foreigners to visit Pakistan to enjoy the beauty of nature and hospitality of people. The bikers also praised the local and traditional cuisines and enjoyed visit to the marvelous tourist and heritage sites.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 19^th, 2022.