Islamabad:
While the winter season reaches its end, the tourism industry is experiencing an unprecedented explosion of the demand for “joint packages” in the sublime northern areas, renowned for its breathtaking hills, its quiet lakes and Its lush emerald valleys.
This trend is particularly popular among families looking for affordable and practical travel options. Several tour operators in the country are cashed on this trend by offering personalized joint packages that meet the needs of families. These packages generally include transportation, accommodation, meals and are competitively assessed to attract a wide range of customers.
“We have found a significant increase in the request for joint visits in northern areas, in particular families,” said Ali Khan, owner of an operating company in Islamabad. “Our packages start at 10,000 rupees per person for a 3-day trip to Naran and go up to 50,000 rupees per person for a 7-day trip to Hunza and Skardu,” he added.
Another Rawalpindi tour operator added that his company offers personalized packages that can be adapted to the needs and budget of individual families. “We also offer the possibility of common transport, where families can share vehicles with other travelers to reduce costs,” he said.
A tour operator of Lahore added that his business has experienced a significant increase in reservations for joint touring packages in northern areas. “Our packages start at 15,000 rupees per person for a 4-day trip to Gilgit and go up to 40,000 rupees per person for a 6-day trip to Hunza and Nagar,” he said. He added that his business focuses on the provision of high quality services to its customers, including comfortable transport, clean accommodation and delicious meals.
The trend of joint packages in northern areas is not limited only to tour operators. Many families also choose to hire joint vehicles to go to northern areas, which can help reduce costs and make the trip more affordable, a youngster told Islamabad. “We hired a joint vehicle with another family to go to Naran and it was a great experience,” said Sarah Ahmed, a resident of Lahore who recently returned from a trip to the Northern Regions.
“Not only did we save money on transport costs, but we also made great friends along the way,” she added.
