The spectacular water sports and adventure tourism gala concluded at the scenic tourist resort Khanpur Lake Saturday amid great fun and enthusiasm with hundreds and thousands of spectators turned up. Organized by the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP), the gala titled as "Beat the Waves", is aimed at providing youth with an opportunity of entertainment and engaging them in healthy activities.
Eighteen different events including jet ski, vek tube, family boating, zip-lining, shooting archery, volleyball, treasure hunt, instrumental music, rabab mangay, individual boating, hiking and trekking, bonfire, tug-of-war, cuisines and a lot more are features of the gala the youth from across the country, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa turned up and enjoyed.
Besides other facilities, the TCKP has also arranged the transportation facility for the participants and visitors from Peshawar to Khanpur Lake. The vehicles took the Tourist from Information Centre located on the premises of Peshawar Museum and return from Khanpur after the end of the event. Marketing and Media in-charge, Hassina Shaukat said that efforts were being made to revive culture, sports and tourism in every nook and corner of the province. She said that the TCKP was interested to attract private sector to join the government efforts for the promotion of tourism in the province.