PESHAWAR:(online) – The 13th Snow Jeep Race is going to kick off at the Shahi Ground in Kalam today where expert male and female drivers would show their racing skills on the snow.
The race being organised by the KPCTA, Upper Swat Development Authority, Frontier 4×4 Club and Pakistan Army, would feature competitions in four categories: Zero to 2500cc, 2500cc to Open, Vintage, and ladies category.
Jeeps convoy from Peshawar have already reached Kalam in a rally under the supervision of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) and Frontier 4×4 Club.
Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Zahid Chanzeb said that the purpose of this event was to promote winter and adventure tourism in the province.
He said that the department had also held successful competitions of ice hockey, curling, and speed skating at Shandur Top.
Kalam holds significant importance among the tourist destinations of the province. Along with summer, tourists are now visiting these areas during winter to enjoy snowfall.
The provincial government is taking every possible measure to promote tourism and culture in the region.
Due to the government’s efforts, over 20 million tourists visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa last year, and this year is expected to see a record number of tourists in the province
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