Article Author: Heritage museum opens in Laspur valley
Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 23 May 2018
A heritage museum showcasing the 11th century artifacts, weaponry and other objects of artistic, cultural and historical importance has been established in Laspur valley of Chitral district. The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sustainable Tourism Foundation with the financial support of Swiss Agen
A heritage museum showcasing the 11th century artifacts, weaponry and other objects of artistic, cultural and historical importance has been established in Laspur valley of Chitral district. The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sustainable Tourism Foundation with the financial support of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation established the museum to promote eco-tourism in the district. A camping site is also under construction to accommodate at least 30 tourists while visiting the museum. The local community is taking part in the construction activities.