Pakistan Taps into Religious Tourism: A New Era Beckons at Kartarpur
In an insightful move to leverage religious and heritage tourism, Pakistan is setting its sights on welcoming Sikh pilgrims from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Punjab tourism department is leading the charge by planning to establish a resort at Kartarpur, likely to be christened the TDCP Darshan Resort. This establishment is envisioned to offer pilgrims a captivating view of the sacred Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, a significant site in Sikhism nestled near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India.
Unveiling ‘Tourism 2.0’ in Pakistan
This initiative is not merely a development project; it signifies a leap towards ‘Tourism 2.0’ in Pakistan. By focusing on religious and heritage tourism, the country aims to stimulate economic benefits across the province. The move is expected to attract a surge of pilgrims to various gurdwaras, thereby enhancing the local economy…