Pakistan Tour- Places to visit in Pakistan
Pakistan Tour- Best Places To Explore
Ladies and gentle men take a break, pack your bag and explore different places because, “It feels good to be lost in the right direction”
Pakistan is a
beautiful and God gifted country with stunning steep peaks, rivers, waterfalls,
lakes, hidden settlements, mosques, forts, deserts, sea, ports, plains,
and so on. Its mountain peaks, blue valleys, emerald-green deserts, and diverse
rich cultures with ancient civilizations, foods, and hospitality will
never leave you disappointed.
Pakistan’s
northern areas and Kashmir valleys are the most beautiful regions, as they are
famous in the world because of their heavenly beauties.
Best time to
visit Pakistan
If you’re
traveling to the northern parts of Pakistan, the best time to visit is May to
October because in May snow starts melting, and it is time to see lush green
valleys and multiple waterfalls. During these months, people go back to the
mountains and live there until October or November. If you are traveling the
plain areas of Pakistan then the best time is winter because the temperature in
these areas is suitable to visit different tourist points but in summer is too
hot as the temperature goes up to 40- 45 degree.
“Best Valleys to
visit in Pakistan in summer”
Swat Valley:
Swat Valley
has seen hard times because of multiple operations against the militants groups
in the past. Militants destroyed their schools and other infrastructures in the
past. However, it was a dark time for the people of Swat, but every cloud
has a silver lining the people of Swat are now out of dark times, and they are
living much more peaceful lives nowadays. Swat Valley is the most beautiful and
breathtaking valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and it has lush
green fields and forests, lovely villages, and blue rivers.
Ushu Forest:
The Ushu forest
is full of deodar trees along with the Kalam River and this forest will make
you fall in love with it. In Swat, you can have many beautiful lakes and some
of these lakes (Kandol Lake) can be reached through a local jeep some lakes are
too far, and they can be explored through one to two hours of mountain trekking
and these points are most beautiful because few go over there because of
dangerous treks.
Hunza Valley
Hunza is a scenic mountainous valley located in Pakistan’s
Gilgit-Baltistan region and it is on Pakistan’s northern border, as well as on China’s southwest border.
It is one of Pakistan’s most enigmatic regions. There are many high peaks,
which rise above seven thousand meters, and we can see mountains like Rakaposhi,
Darmyani Peak, Ghenta Peak, and many others from Hunza Peaks.
Hunza has a
great history as it was used for trading purposes in the form of the Silk
Road or route and these routes were used for connecting two great civilizations
Rome and China in the past. In this region, we can find the remains of carved
prehistoric humans and animal sculptures on the rocks. Before Islam, the
people of this region followed the Buddhism religion.
In Hunza, the
main tourist’s points are Attaabad Lake, Borith Lake, Hassanabd Lake, Altit
fort and Baltit fort are the most famous. The top of Karimabad is
Baltit Fort, whereas the bottom of the valley is Altit Fort.
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| Altit and Baltit Forts |
Attabad Lake in
Hunza was formed out of tragedy in 2010 when a major landslide happened.
The Hunza River was blocked, resulting in the formation of the now-famous lake.
It is one of Pakistan’s most attractive places due to its vivid blue turquoise
waters.
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| Attabad Lake |
If you want to
catch one of the Hunza Valley’s most spectacular sunsets, then you have to
arrive at Eagle’s Nest during golden hour. The view of Rakaposhi mountains and
its base camp is also mind-blowing.
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| Hunza Valley |
Junction Point
On the way to
Hunza you can also see the memorable panorama where
the world’s three highest peaks, the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush meet
together. This is called junction point, and it is renowned for some of the
world’s best scenery, trekking, and walking opportunities.
Unfortunately,
many people miss this place as there is only a small board mentioning
sightseeing. In 1891 Edward Frederick Knight visited this place and
in his book named,“Where The Three Empires Meet” wrote about these
three highest peaks.
Finally yet importantly,
if you are visiting Hunza please try the local food in their local market like
Chapshoro, shopan, Gittey, Hoi Lo Garma, and so on. These people are famous
because of their hospitality and there are markets where you will be able to
get antique and traditional items.
Passu Cones
Passu is a
tiny village in the Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan region of Northern Pakistan,
near Gulmit. It is a renowned tourist destination in Pakistan and around the
world because of its easily accessible magnificent landscapes and
natural vistas. It is located along the Karakorum Highway in Upper
Hunza, Pakistan
Though staying
overnight in Passu village is no longer permitted, the cones can be seen from
afar, beginning at Gulmit village. The Cathedral’s most iconic view is from the
Karakorum Highway, roughly an hour’s drive away.
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| Passu Cones |
Kumrat Valley
Kumrat Valley
is located in the Upper Dir Kohistan region, around two hours away from the
Thal town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This valley is known for its lush
green pastures, snow-capped mountains, the Panjkora River, misty
mountains, and woodlands, all of which serve as homes for a diverse range of
flora and fauna. The Kumrat Valley has tall Deodar forest trees that line
the Panjkora River on level ground, and these Deodar trees are the center of
attractions for the tourists.
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| Kumrat Valley |
Neelum Valley
The Neelum
Valley is located in the district of Neelum, in Azad Kashmir province,
Pakistan. The Valley is famous because of its natural beauty and the famous
points in Neelum valley are Sharda Valley, Kutton Valley. Arrang Khel,
Sharda,Banjosa Lake, Ratti Gali, Kutton Jagran Halmat, and Taubat.
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| Neelum Valley |
Naltar Valley
The
Naltar is a valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, in Pakistan, some 34 kilometers
away from the city of Gilgit. The famous lakes-Strangi Lake, Blue Lake,
Bodo Lake, Halima Lake, Dhudia Lake, Pari Lake-are located in a forested region
famed for its dramatic mountain vistas and dramatic mountain scenery. The road
from the village to the lakes is nonmetallic and narrow, running alongside a
river that originates in the mountains. To reach some lakes, the tourists have
to trek for one to two hours because there is no road to these lakes.
In
winter, the snow around 10 to 15 feet high on the road makes it quite difficult
to reach the points. Naltar Valley has old ski resorts, but this resort is less
developed because of the dilapidated road conditions, therefore in winter, some
small skating festivals are arranged in ski resorts.
In the Naltar
you can also see the Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established on November 22,
1975, and it is a protected area in the valley. The Naltar valley is the home
to a small number of Astor Markhor and an endangered species of wild goats and
some other animals. The Alpine ibex, snow leopard, brown bear, grey wolf, red
fox, beech marten, and leopard cat are among the other large mammals present.
There are about 35 bird species present in it.
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| Naltar Valley |
Kalash Valley
The Kalash
Valleys are located in northern Pakistan’s Chitral District. The Hindu Kush
mountain range surrounds the valleys. The Kalash people live in the valley and
have a distinct culture, language, and religion based on ancient Hinduism. As a
result, the Kalash Valleys are a popular tourist point for both national and
international tourists. There are three major valleys in the area. Bumburet
(Mumuret), the largest and most populous valley, Rumbur is a small valley
located to the north of Bumburet and the third valley is Biriu (Birir).
The Kalash
people of Pakistan are a religious and ethnic minority. The Kalash religion is
a polytheistic faith that is comparable to ancient Hinduism, and its adherents
make sacrifices to their gods. They have different cultures than the rest of
the country, and they have a number of distinctive festivals and celebrations.
It is better to
visit Kalash Valley in festival seasons like Chilam
Joshi (spring festival), Choimus (winter festival), and Uchal (summer
festival). The Chilam Joshi is for Kalasha
men and women to find a suitable partner for marriage. Traditional clothing in vibrant
colors is worn by the women, as are flower-patterned hair dresses. The
accessories with beaded necklaces that complement their outfits and headgear,
and the Men wear simple Shalwar Kameez.
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| Kalash Festival |
