Islamabad:

When the winter season reaches its end, the tourism industry experiences an unprecedented explosion in the demand for ‘common tour packs’ to the sublime northern areas known for its breathtakingly beautiful snow -covered hills, calm lakes and lush Emerald Valleys.

This trend is especially popular with families seeking affordable and practical travel settings. Several tour operators in the country are training on this trend by offering customized common tour packages that meet the needs of families. These packages typically include transport, accommodation, meals and prices competingly to attract a wide range of customers.

“We have seen a significant increase in demand for common tour packages for the northern areas, especially from families,” said Ali Khan, a travel company in Islamabad. “Our packages start from RS10,000 per person for a 3-day trip to Naran and goes up to RS50,000 per person for a 7-day trip to Hunza and Skardu,” he added.

Another tour operator from Rawalpindi added that his company offers customized packages that can be tailored to fit the needs and budget of the individual families. “We also allow for common transport where families can share vehicles with other travelers to reduce costs,” he said.

A Lahore tour operator added that his company has seen a significant increase in bookings for common tour packs to the northern areas. “Our packages start from RS15,000 per person for a 4-day trip to Gilgit and goes up to RS40,000 per person for a 6-day trip to Hunza and Nagar,” he said. He added that his company focuses on providing high quality services to its clients, including comfortable transport, clean accommodation and delicious meals.

The trend of common tour packs for the northern areas is not limited to tour operators alone. Many families also choose to hire common vehicles to travel to the northern areas, which can help reduce costs and make the trip more affordable, a young man said in Islamabad. “We hired a common vehicle with another family to travel to Naran, and it was a fantastic experience,” said Sarah Ahmed, a resident of Lahore, who recently returned from a trip to the northern areas.

“Not only did we save money on transport costs, but we also made some good friends along the way,” she added.