Road to scenic Samana valley in bad shape.

KOHAT -- Tourists have complained that the dilapidated road leading to the scenic Samana valley located at a height of 6,300 feet makes their journey long and arduous.

They said they had to negotiate the narrow and steep road constructed in 1880, putting their lives at risk.

They demanded immediate attention of the authorities, especially the Pakistan Army, to expand and carpet the road.

Inayat Orakzai, a local, said only male tourists were allowed to visit the area. However, he said families could be taken if one got permission from the Hangu deputy commissioner. He said families could stay in government rest houses, adding the army had built a playground for children.

Samana is a three-hour journey from Kohat in the west. The ridge lies between the Khanki valley in the north and the Miranzai valley in the south and extends to the west from Hangu to the Samana Suk.

The valley boasts beautiful rest houses and trees of apple and walnut. The rest houses include the Orakzai House, also known as Governor's Cottage, and that of the communication and works department, while the army has also constructed some rooms there.

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