50,000 tourists visited Bamiyan for Eid, says officials

BAMIYAN (TOLOnews): Local officials in Bamiyan said that in the last four days, nearly 50,000 domestic tourists visited the ancient and recreational places of the province.
“From the first day of Eid until four days later, 50,000 domestic tourists visited tourist attractions of Bamiyan province,” said Saif Rahman Mohammadi.
Some tourists that came from other provinces said they came for Bamiyan’s ancient and recreational places. “People wish to come to Bamiyan and visit Band e Amir because it has good views and weather,” said Sifat Ullah, a Kabul resident. “Security is good in Bamiyan and also there are ancient and recreational places. it’s a good place for holidays,” said Hamedullah, a Paktia resident.
Meanwhile, a number of tourists demanded that officials of the Islamic Emirate provide more facilities in the recreational and historic parts of this province.
“Prices are so high here compared to other provinces and hotels are not standard and need to be rebuilt,” said Mohammad Ewaz, a Samangan resident. “There are some things that need to be done in Band e Amir, our wish is to implement some things so that facilities are provided for more people,” said Mustafa, a Kabul resident.
Band e Amir in Bamiyan, with an area of 41,000 hectares of land, was introduced as the first national park in 1388 (solar year).