Bikers’ rally departs for Siran valley to promote adventure tourism in KP

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jun, 2026) A bikers’ rally comprising more than 30 riders departed from Peshawar Saddar for Siran Valley in Mansehra under a joint initiative of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority and Peshawar Bikers on Friday.

According to a spokesperson for the KP Culture and Tourism Authority, the rally aims to highlight lesser-known yet scenic tourist destinations across the province, promote adventure tourism, and encourage responsible travel among young people.

Before the departure, Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority Shahid Khan held a meeting with participating bikers.

Speaking on the occasion, he said practical steps were being taken to promote tourism in line with the vision of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi and Special Assistant for Tourism, Culture, Archaeology and Museums Malik Adil Iqbal.

He said encouraging positive youth activities and promoting tourist destinations remained among the government’s priorities, adding that bikers were being provided full support under this initiative.

Shahid Khan said participants would travel through GT Road, Haripur and Sajjikot before reaching Siran Valley in Mansehra, where a tent village would be established.

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He added that bikers would showcase the valley’s natural beauty, tourism potential and newly explored destinations through digital platforms for wider national and international outreach.

He further stated that the activity was not limited to tourism promotion but would also spread awareness regarding environmental protection.

Participants will take part in plantation and cleanliness campaigns in Siran Valley to promote environmentally responsible tourism practices.

Representing Peshawar Bikers, Ubaid Siddiqui said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is rich in natural beauty and that the biking community can play an important role in introducing attractive but lesser-known destinations.

Biker Sajid Ali appreciated the support of the KP Culture and Tourism Authority and said partnerships between government institutions and youth can significantly contribute to promoting adventure and community-based tourism in the province.

He added that such initiatives not only support domestic tourism but also strengthen economic activity, create employment opportunities and promote a positive image of remote areas.