Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Ne
•
•
•
•
•
•
July-AuVolume 2
STFP promotourism practthat are environmentasustainable, economicallybeneficial to local commuand educatioexperience fotourists.
ewsletter Hig
Eco-Adventu
Trekking exp
to the Nanga
Base Camp
Explore Lake
Kaghan Valle
Eco- Adventu
Expedition to
Plains
Spat Valley T
Expedition
Shandur Polo
Jeep Safari
Upcoming Ev
ugust, 20132, Issue 7-8
otes tices
ally
y the
unities, onal or
ghlights:
ure
pedition
a Parbat
1
es of
ey 2
ure
o Deosai
3
Trekking
4
o Festival
5
vents 6
3
ECO‐ADVCAMP ONanga Parba
is one the mo
adventure tri
excellent tre
views of Na
equipment a
located at 3
nature lovers
Date: 14-19
Days: Wedn
Duration: Si
Departure T
Base: Islama
Per head Fe
Booking De
To register fo
For further in
STF
VENTUREF NANGAat (8126m) is
ost assessab
p we will take
kking opportu
anga Parbat
and heavy lug
000 to 4500
s.
August
nesday to Mon
ix days
Time: 0600 ho
abad
ee: Rs.19, 900
adline: 31st J
or this trip ple
nformation co
FP B
E TREKKIA PARBATs the second h
ble base camp
e you to the F
unities with lu
and other h
ggage while y
meters from
nday
ours
0/- (all inclusi
July, 2013
ease send us
ntact: Arif Tuf
Bull
ING EXPET highest moun
ps of any 800
Fairy Meadow
ush green me
high peaks. O
you hike carry
m sea level. A
ve)
an email at: s
fail 0345-856
leti
EDITION T
ntain peak of
00-meter peak
ws side of Na
eadows, pine
On this trail
ying your day
A unique op
stfp.info@gma
6048 Tel: 051
n
TO THE B
Pakistan and
k in Pakistan.
nga Parbat. T
covered slop
porters carr
y pack to a s
portunity for
ail.com
1-2612448
BASE
d its base cam
. On this 6 da
This area offe
pes and supe
ry the campi
series of cam
adventure a
mp
ays
ers
erb
ng
ps
nd
STFP Bulletin Page 2
Kaghan is a jewel among the many beautiful valleys in the Mansehra District of Hazara.This 160 kilometer long valley is most popular summer holiday spots for both Pakistanisas well as foreigners.
The valley features pine forests, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and cool mountainstreams. Kunhar River, the main feature of the valley, is famous for its trout. Nestledalong the banks of the river are the towns of Balakot, Paras, Mahandari, Kaghan andNaran. The local people are friendly and simple.
This adventure vacation in Kaghan Valley will be an unforgettable experience for adventure lovers. We have planned a 4 days family adventure trip to Kaghan Valley. Participants will visit Naran, Shogran, Lake Saiful Muluk, Lake Lulusar and Lalazar while staying at the most beautiful location of Kaghan Valley.
Date: 14 -17 August Days: Wednesday to Saturday Duration: Four days Departure Time: 0800 hours Base: Islamabad Per head Fee: Rs.10,500/-. (20% discount for children under 12 years) Booking Deadline: 5th August To register for this trip please send us an email at: [email protected] For further information contact: Arif Tufail at 051-2612448
Explore Alpine Lakes of Kaghan Valley
STFP BulletinPage 3
Eco-Adventure Expedition to Deosai Plains Deosai Plains is a plateau situated 32-km south of Skardu. This plateau is the habitat ofgreatly threatened Himalayan brown bear, at the elevation ranging between 3500 to 4500m above sea level. Deosai is now a National Park and a protected area for the Himalayanbrown bear. In addition variety of wildlife, birds, vegetation and especially wild flowers aremajor attraction of Deosai Plains. We have planned an 8-days Jeep safari with camping and trekking programme incollaboration with Himalayan Wildlife Foundation to explore the vast wilderness of Deosai,which is still an unknown ecotourism destination for most Pakistanis and foreigners. It isalso the best time to capture the beauty of countless wild flowers which appear on thishigh altitude plateau for a very short period. Date: 24-31 August Days: Saturday to Saturday Duration: 8 days Departure Time: 0800 hours Base: Islamabad Per head Fee: Rs.28, 900/- (all inclusive) Booking Deadline: 12 August, 2013 To register for this trip please send us an email at: [email protected] For further information contact: Arif Tufail at 051-2612448 “A man of ordinary talent will always
be ordinary, whether he travels or not; but a man of superior talent will go to pieces if he remains forever in the same place.”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
STFP Bulletin Page 4
Sapat Valley Trekking Expedition
There are many side valleys in Kaghan which are excellent sites for adventure and naturetourism but due to lack of any boarding and lodging facilities interested tourists are unable tovisit these beautiful places. One of such place in upper Kaghan Valley is Sapat Valley. About7 km from Naran, the small settlement of Soach is located on the bank of River Kunhar. At8,400 feet above sea level, Soach is a charming village with fields of peas and potatoesaround. Soach is the starting point to enter and explore the Sapat Valley towards north. Sapat Valley lies between Upper Kaghan Valley and Jalkot Valley along the Indus Kohistan.It is one of the most unknown regions in the area but is renowned for its natural beauty.From Soach a 5 to 6 hours trek takes you to Domail at 9,900 feet. This route remains busy insummer because this is the passing route between Kaghan Valley and Indus Kohistan forlocals. Many local people can be seen traveling on the way. It takes three days from Soach toDassu, a town on the Karakorum Highway. In the alpine pastures of this valley there arebeautiful lakes which are just unexplored. Date: 18-24 August Days: Sunday to Saturday Duration: Eight days Departure Time: 0800 hours Base: Islamabad Per head Fee: Rs.25, 900/- (all inclusive) Booking Deadline: 5 August To register for this trip please send us an email at: [email protected] For further information contact: Arif Tufail at 051-2612448
STFP BulletinPage 5
Shandur Polo Festival Jeep Safari Passion for Polo will be the highest on the world’s highest Polo ground. Every year,Shandur (3,734 meters) invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournamentbetween the teams of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan from 7th to 9th July. The festival alsoincludes folk music, folk dance, traditional sports, paragliding, boating and trout fishingcompletion and a camping village is set up on the Pass. Polo is an equestrian sport with its origin embedded in Central Asia dating back to 6th
century BC. At first it was a training game for cavalry unites for the king’s guards or otherelite troops. To the warlike tribesmen who played polo with as many as 100 players to aside. It was a miniature battle. It became a Persian national game in the 6th century AD.From Persia, the game spread to Arabia, then to Tibet, China and Japan. Various teams of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral have always been playing the game of poloclosest to its original form. Free styled mountain polo is arguably polo in its purest form.This version of the game played at Shandur-Top has attained legendary status and is ofgreat interest to international and domestic adventure tourists alike. We have planned an7 days jeep safari trip to Shandur for those who would like to enjoy the thrill of greatadventure and to explore the unseen natural beautify of northern Pakistan. Date: August (to be decided) Days: (as per dates of Shandur Polo Festival) Duration: 7 days Departure Time: 0800 hours Base: Islamabad Per head Fee: Rs.29, 900/- (all inclusive) Booking Deadline: 31st July, 2013 To register for this trip please send us an email at: [email protected] For further information contact: Arif Tufail at 051-2612448
Page 6 of 6
Page 6 STFP Bulletin
Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan
Islamabad House # 9, Street # 11, Main Road, Banigala
Islamabad Ph # 051-2612448
Cell # 0345-8566048
Karachi House 53/3, Maqbool,
C.H.S, Alamgir Road,
Karachi. Ph # 0300-8216787
E-MAIL:
We’re on the Web! See us at:
www.stfp.org
Do's and Don'ts While Traveling Your Travel Choice Makes a Difference
By exploring alternative travel choices, you can have a unique trip and avoid leaving negative marks on cultures, economies, and the environment. 1. At the hotel: Ask about environmental policies and practices. Talk with staff about working conditions. Does the hotel support community projects? 2. Language: Learn a few words of the local language and use them. 3. Dress: Read up on local conventions and dress appropriately. In many mountain areas, modest dress is important. 4. Behavior: Be respectful of local citizens’ privacy. Ask permission before entering sacred places, homes, or private land. 5. Photos: Be sensitive to when and where you take photos/video of people. Always ask first. 6. Environment: Respect the natural environment. Never touch or harass animals. Always follow designated trails. Support conservation by paying entrance fees to parks and protected sites. 7. Animal products: Never buy crafts or products made from protected or endangered animals. 8. Pay the fair price: Don’t engage in overly aggressive bargaining for souvenirs. Don’t short-change on tips for services. 9. Buy local: Choose locally-owned lodges, hotels, and guest houses. Use local transport. Eat in local restaurants, shop in local markets, and attend local festivals/events it will help in strengthening local economy. 10. Hire local guides: Enrich your experience and support the local economy.
Coming Events • Hiking trip to Makra Mountain, Kaghan Valley (13-15 September) • World Tourism Day Event at ANP Nathiagali (27 September ) • Weekend trip to Banjosa Lake (28-29 September)
Field trips are also open for your family members and friends, so you are welcome to invite them on these trips with prior intimation to the concerned staff of STFP at the time of signing up. Minimum group size for each trip is 8 persons.
Your participation in our trips, expeditions and knowledge sharing events provide support to STFP’s mission of increasing awareness through exploration, environmental education, exchange of ideas and research work.
