ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) on Wednesday advised tourists venturing into northern areas to avoid travelling and commuting after evening hours to refrain from any inconvenience and untoward incident.
According to an advisory of the PTDC, Babusar Gilgit-Baltistan Road was closed for all kinds of traffic after 6pm in the evening due to recent floods that submerged a major portion of the thoroughfare leading to the scenic tourism spot.
Tourists and commuters were requested to complete their journey before 6pm to avoid inconvenience.
Tourists and travellers have also been advised to contact the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kite Project Helpline (1422) to get fresh updates on weather, roads, and flood situation.
Babusar Pass or Babusar Top is a mountain pass in Pakistan at the north of the 150 km (93 miles) long Kaghan Valley, connecting it via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway (KKH). It is the highest point in Kaghan Valley that can be easily accessed by cars.
