We all know that afghanistan is a war-ravaged country. It is still struggling to resume its pace of life. However, it is now speculating a big inflow of tourists.
Last week, New Zealand’s troops deployed in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province, the region located in the Yakawalang district, Kabul, opened two new bridges to increase the number of tourists before the summer sightseeing season.
This development program is a part of three-bridge development project initiated by the 108-strong New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZ PRT).
Captain Kevin Short, Group Captain said:
The bridges would open up important access routes, which would allow greater supply of goods and boost tourism. Good roads and bridges such as these will assist the Bamyan province to move towards its goal of becoming the tourist capital of Afghanistan.
Notably, Bamyan is the region where Taliban had demolished the centuries old gigantic monuments of Lord Buddha. Still, the adjoining province Gholgola boasts of historical and religious sites, which are seen as two biggest tourism assets.
Since 2001, the Afghanistan government is endeavoring to regain its past glory among the travelers. These are really commendable initiatives taken by NZ PRT it will not only generate employment at local level but will also boost tourism to the country.
