|
S. |
DATE
|
EVENT
|
VENUE
|
|
1. |
December 15 (2006) |
Inaugural Ceremony
|
Islamabad |
|
2. |
January 14 |
Lahore Marathon
(An
exciting sporting experience in the historical city of the
great Mughal Emperors) |
Lahore |
|
3. |
January 15-21 |
Pakistan Tourism Fair
(Get
to know more about Pakistan) |
Lahore |
|
4. |
February 4-5 |
Sibi Mela
An
event portraying the rich and diverse culture of the great
Balochs |
Sibi
(Balochistan) |
|
5. |
February 10-15 |
National Ski
Championship
(One
of the best Ski-rest in the country) |
Malam
Jabba, (Swat Valley) |
|
6. |
February 16-18 |
Thar Desert Festival
(Celebrations among the dunes) |
Tharparkar (Sindh) |
|
7. |
March
3-5 |
3rd
Cholistan Jeep Rally
(Explore the breathtaking desert panorama of Cholistan on
4-wheels) |
Cholistan
(Bahawalpur) |
|
8. |
March
3-5 |
Sufi (mystical) Festival
(A
spiritually mystifying event in the ancient city of Saints
and Shrines) |
Multan |
|
9. |
March
7 |
Mehrgarh Conference
(Discover the linkage with 7,000 years old civilization) |
Quetta
(Balochistan) |
|
10. |
March
15-20 |
Spring Blossom Festival
Nature at its best in the gateway to K-2) |
Northern Areas |
|
11. |
March
23-25 |
Tour of Islamabad – Cycle Race
|
Islamabad |
|
12. |
March
26-31 |
Gandhara Week
(A
historical review of the world’s ancient Buddhist
Civilization) |
Islamabad, Taxila, Swat and Peshawar |
|
13. |
April
12-24 |
Adventure/Extreme Sports
(Discovering exciting new realms of exhilaration) |
Deosai Plain
(Northern Areas) |
|
14. |
April
15 |
Birthday Celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Jee
(Prepare yourself for a peaceful journey) |
Panja
Sahib (Hassanabdal) |
|
15. |
April
24-26 |
Train Safari to Khewra Salt Mines
(A
railway journey through unusual Salt Range) |
Khewra
(Jehlum) |
|
16. |
April |
49th
Meeting of UNTWO, CSA
(An
effective exchange of dialogues) |
|
|
17. |
May
11-15 |
Chitral & Kalash Festival
(The
cultural mix of celebrations) |
Chitral and
Kalash Valleys |
|
18. |
May
16-21 |
White Water Rafting
(A
thrilling journey on water) |
Azad
Kashmir |
|
19. |
May
25-27 |
SAARC Tourism Mart
(A
time to shop till you drop) |
Karachi |
|
20. |
June
22-29 |
Shogran Festival
(An
entertaining cultural event in the calm & cool of the
Himalayan hideout) |
Shogran
(Kaghan
Valley) |
|
21. |
June
15 to
July
15 |
Pakistan Women Kushek Training/Expedition
(Building spirits and exploring exotic locations) |
Hunza
Valley (Northern Areas) |
|
22. |
June
15 to August 30 |
Pakistan Broad Peak Golden Jubilee
Expedition
(Be a part of celebrations on the completion of 50 years
of the climbing of Broad Peak in 1956-7) |
Skardu / Broad Peak
(Northern Areas) |
|
23. |
July
7-9 |
Shandur Polo Festival
(Awesome sporting bonanza at the roof of the World) |
Shandur (Chitral) |
|
24. |
July
6-10 |
Painted Truck Caravan
(Famous Truck Art on Wheels) |
From
Karachi to Khyber Pass |
|
25. |
August 12-14 |
Freedom Jeep Rally
(Highlighting Independence Day festivities) |
Gaddani Beach (Balochistan) |
|
26. |
August 25-27 |
Hunza Cultural Festival
(Showcasing the age-old living culture of Hunza) |
Hunza
Valley
(Northern Areas) |
|
27. |
September 1-6 |
Silk Route Festival
(Explore the everlasting legendary road link between
Pakistan and China) |
Gilgit, Hunza
(Northern Areas) |
|
28. |
September 1-3 |
International Mountain Marathon
(The
thrill and adventure amidst the snow-clad mountains) |
Hunza
Valley (Northern Areas) |
|
29. |
September 3-6 |
Sufi Festival
(at
the Shrine of the great Sufi Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar) |
Sehwan Sharif
(Sindh) |
|
30. |
September 7-9 |
International Mountain Bike Race
|
From
Babusar to Balakot (Kaghan Valley) |
|
31. |
September 10-11 |
International Mountain Tourism Conference
(Seeing things from up high) |
Islamabad |
|
32. |
September 10-12 |
International Karakoram Film
Festival
(Experiencing the glamour of “Reel Life”) |
Islamabad |
|
33. |
September 27 |
World Tourism Day Celebrations
|
At
all provincial capitals |
|
34. |
September 20 to October 19 |
Karakoram Car Rally
|
From
Lahore to Khunjerab Pass |
|
35. |
October 9 to 14 |
Hot Air Balooning Competition
(Competition soaring new heights) |
Islamabad |
|
36. |
October 15-20 |
Jashn-e-Sahil
(Celebrating along the wave) |
Gwadar |
|
37. |
October 21-28 |
Journey through Time
(A
travel through the sands of time) |
Sehwan, Sachal, Bhit Shah, Moenjodaro |
|
38. |
November 1-13 |
A Walk through Historic Time
(Discover the trail of Alexander of Macedonia through
Pakistan) |
From
Nawagai (NWFP) to Turbat (Balochistan) |
|
39. |
November 1 |
Jashan-e-Azadi Northern Areas
(An
event highlighting the patriotic spirit) |
Gilgit
(Northern Areas) |
|
40. |
November
10-19 |
International Paragliding Competition
(Witness an exciting competition held in the sky) |
Islamabad, Swat & Azad Kashmir |
|
41. |
November
21-27 |
International Festival of Performing Arts
((Witness international talent performing together) |
Lahore |
|
42. |
November 24 |
World Buddhist Congress & Festival of Asian Arts &
Crafts
(A
day to experience spirituality & impressive art) |
Islamabad |
|
43. |
December 1-20 |
Pakistan Cultural Train Safari
(Discovering subcultures on tracks) |
From
Peshawar to Karachi |
|
44. |
December 24 |
Christmas Celebrations
(Meet
Santa Clause where you least expect) |
Lahore |
|
45. |
December 30 |
Closing Ceremony
(The
Finale….before you pack your bags) |
Islamabad |
