REVIVING BHAMALA AS A TOURIST SITE AND DEVELOP A FLOATING MARKET IN KHANPUR DAM

Abstract

I anticipate that my project , Reviving Bhamala as a tourist site and develop a floating market in Khanpur Dam, which will be revenue generation for local craftsmen of Pakistan and promote local arts and craft of this region will bring Architectural Solution to Community of Haripur in crises.The research will be originating from the indigenous context and environment of Pakistan. Vernacular Architecture of Pakistan and indigenous materials will be used in the development of the project.Emphasis will be placed on adaptation and implementation of research-derived knowledge and techniques to a practical humanitarian architecture project in Bhamala.Bhamala Stupa is a ruined Buddhist stupa and National Heritage Site near Haripur, Pakistan. Bhamala monastery is unique and different in terms of Form. It is shaped like a Pyramid. The stupa dates back to the 4th Century and is historically significant. The project will also offer a huge, lively, full of boats selling local handicrafts, food and fruits, colorful floating market in Khanpur Dam on the same lines as the floating markets of Bangkok.The size of this will be manageable and the lovely location and interesting choice of food to sample and a lovely location will attract local and international tourists. The market will be very attractive, while walking around in the shade of trees will be a wonderful experience.All strategic actions listed above will provide a research model in developing and reviving Bhamala as a tourist Site and developing Floating market near Khanpur Dam.