CHITRAL
\nKalasha Museum where every statute speaks of Ghandhara civilization here Sunday attracted a substantial number of tourists and archeology lovers after the weather turned pleasant after rainfall.
\nNestled in the breathtaking Bamborait Valley here, Kalasha Dur Museum drew tourists, archeologists, historians and architecture lovers in droves where they explored the rare artficates and statues of the Ghandhara Civilization amid hide and seek between sun and clouds.
\nLocated in the heart of Bamborait Valley in the lap of Trich Mir mountain peak, the museum\u2019s unique architecture, sculptures, antiquities and Ghandhara art masterpieces was a great source of attraction for tourists, adventurers and Bhuddha art lovers.
\nThe museum where every statute speak of its glorious civilization becomes even more captivating against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains by offering visitors a truly magical experience in the Hindukash mountains range.
\n\u201cChitral is my favorite tourists place due to its diverse culture especially Kalash, archealogical signficance and adventure sports. The Kalasha museum is a good edition in Chitral that impress me the most,\u201d said Riaz Khan, former school teacher while talking to APP.
\nHe said such unique treasures needs to be promoted through digital technology to attract archealogy lovers from world besides bolstering economy of the Chitral, Dir and other districts of Malakand division.
\nMadaklast and Bomborait are the beautiful valleys of Chitral, awaiting KP government patronage to build its inforstructure imperative to promote archealogy, ecotourism and adventure sports in Chitral district.
\n\u201cKalasha Museum and Madaklast valley carried a unique tourism, archeological and cultural significance that always remained centre of attraction for tourists due to its nearby three famous historic valleys and famous Kalash culture,\u201d said Bakhtzada Khan, senior research officer of archaeology department while talking to APP.
\nHe said the foundation of Kalasha museum commonly Known as Bamborate museum was laid in 2001 and completed in 2005.
\nThere are about 1300 objects exhibited which are of Ethnological interest from the Kalasha tradition and from the traditions of the wider Hindu Kush area.
\nThe building was composed of two floors; the ground floor has the Ethnological collection of the Kalasha culture and the wider Hindukush area and the other floor houses a school of Kalasha culture with a library of books written on the valley, and also a hall for professional training of local crafts.
\n\u201cThe history of Kalash culture was as old as the history of Chtral. In18th century, about seven to 12 people migrated to Chitral from Northern parts of subcontinent (now Pakistan) for trade and establish their base camps in various places for residence and finally settled in Kalash and Madakasht.\u201d
\nWhile staying at Madaklast, a visitor could easily explore the three famous Kalasha valleys including Bamburet (Mumuret), Rumbur and Biriu (Birir) that take tourists in lap of serenity.
\nKalash culture where its members select life partners in festivals during celebrations was a unique identity of Chitral that draw tourists from accross the country and world.
\nBakhtzada said the underrated Madaklasht and Kalash valleys could prove the best summer sports destinations due to its trekking and snowfall features.
\nHe underlined the need of improvement of roads inforstructure and showcasing Madaklasht and Kalash\u2019s measmerizing natural beauty through digital and social media to bolster rural economy and promote adventure tourism here.
\nThese hidden treasures requires to be projected through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other digital media tools with small videos to promote the country\u2019s tourism potential.
\nThe experts said the proposed Kumrat-Madaklasht cable car if constructed would turn Chitral a hub of tourism besides bring direct foreign investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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