| Motto Tunnel | |
| Location: | Ayubia National Park, Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Status: | Open |
| Owner: | Ministry of Climate Change and KP’s wildlife department |
| Operator: | Ministry of Climate Change and KP’s wildlife department |
| Opened: | 29 October 2020 (renovated) |
| Length: | 250 feet |
| Traffic: | Pedestrians |
Moto Tunnel is a historic passage dating back more than 130 years to the British colonial era, is situated within Ayubia National Park in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was constructed in 1891. A revitalization effort was undertaken in October 2020 to return the tunnel to its original state.[1] [2]
While excavating a pit for a plantation within Ayubia National Park in northern Pakistan, workers stumbled upon an unexpected discovery—a century-old British-era tunnel. The historical tunnel constructed in 1891, had been buried under a heap of refuse due to negligence. However, through efforts led by the Ministry of Climate Change (Pakistan|Ministry of Climate Change]], the tunnel has been meticulously restored to its former magnificence.[3] [4] [5] It was officially inaugurated on 29 October 2020 by Malik Amin Aslam, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change.[6]
In a collaborative effort, the Climate Change, Forestry, Environment & Wildlife Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa joined forces to meticulously renovate and return the 'Moto Tunnel' to its former splendor. Recognizing its archaeological importance, the tunnel has been established as a cultural and heritage emblem. This restoration project was carried out under the umbrella of the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Sustainable Forest Management initiative.[3]