Visit Pakistan for a memorable holiday trip

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If you are on a small budget and want to visit a country with diverse culture, untouched natural beauty, ancient history, centuries-old traditions and delicious food, then there is no better place in the world than Pakistan. The people of Pakistan are so friendly, helpful and hospitable to foreign tourists that you will not only enjoy your stay in this country but also take home sweet memories of your visit.

Most of the foreign tourists are afraid of the security situation in Pakistan and therefore avoid visiting this country. In fact, the situation is not as bad as the media makes it out to be. Pakistan is generally a safe country for foreign tourists, although some parts of the country are not safe and should be avoided. I am giving below some safe and worth visiting places. This will be helpful in planning your visit to Pakistan so that you have the safest, most beneficial and most enjoyable vacation.

islamabad

Start your tour from Islamabad, the green and beautiful capital city of Pakistan. Some of the most interesting and must-see places in Islamabad are: Lok Versa Heritage and Museum, Pakistan Monument and Museum, Lake View Park, Saidpur Village (an old and beautiful Mughal-era village), Faisal Mosque (the largest mosque in from South Asia). ). If you are interested in hiking, there are many hiking trails in the picturesque hills of Margalla. Pir Sohawa, at the top of the Margalla Hills, is another place worth visiting. You can have lunch or dinner at the restaurant there and enjoy the delicious food as well as the fascinating view of the city.

taxila

If you are interested in archaeological sites, which date back to the Buddhist era (600 BC to AD 500), head to Taxila, a historic city 35 km from Islamabad. There are 50 archaeological sites scattered in an area of ​​30 km around Taxila. Some important sites are: Bhir Mound, Sirkap, Jandial Temple, Jaulian Monastery and Stupa and Dhamarajika Monastery. The great civilization of Gandhara ruled this part of the world for more than 1000 years. If you are in Taxila, you must visit the Taxila Museum, which has a large collection of around 4000 items of Gandhara Art, including stone sculptures of Buddha.

Murree, Patriata, Ayubia

Just 35 kilometers from Islamabad is the beautiful hill station Murree, called the Queen of Hills. There you can enjoy all day walking, hiking, riding the chairlifts or shopping. There are many shops on Mall Road and adjacent streets offering a lot of tourist attraction merchandise. Many hotels and restaurants are also located there.

Another beautiful Patriota (also known as New Murree) location, is 15km from the main Mall Road, Murree. Patriata attracts many tourists due to its height and the cable car/chairlift that provides an excellent view of the green hills and forests. Ayubia National Park is 25 km from Murree and is well known for its picnic spots, hiking spots, trails and a chairlift that takes tourists to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the surrounding hills.

Khewra Salt Mines

The Khewra Salt Mines, the second largest salt mines in the world, is 190 km from Islamabad and the travel distance is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by road. These mines were discovered by the soldiers of Alexander the Great, who noticed their horses licking the salty rocks while in Khewra. In the 13th century, commercial salt mining began at Khewra. During British colonial rule, the mines were modernized with the construction of tunnels, rail links, electricity and a soda ash plant.

In 2002, the old parts of the mines became a popular tourist destination, attracting around 200,000 visitors each year. Tourists can walk through the tunnel or take a train to the main recreation area where everything is artistically created from white, pink and red salt. There is a mosque, a model Minar-e-Pakistan (Pakistan Tower), Shish Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), a post office, a restaurant, and stalls selling decoration pieces created from rock salt. The reflection of light, through the crystalline salt, makes this area look like a fairy tale place where fantasy comes true. There is also an Assembly Hall, Brine Chambers, Pulsarat (25 foot long bridge with no pillars), salt ponds lit with fancy lights, and a tree root that does not catch fire. Guides are available there to answer your questions and give you detailed information about the mines.

lahore

A 4-hour drive or luxury bus on the highway can take you to the heart of Pakistan, the historic city of Lahore. If you are in Pakistan and you did not see Lahore, then you have not seen anything. Lahore is the center of educational institutions and universities, historical sites, tombs and shrines, mosques, gardens, arts and literature, music and folk culture, festivals and food. Some must-see places are: Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort), Badshahi Masjid, Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Museum, Tomb of Emperor Jahangir, Data Darbar (Shrine of a Sufi Saint Data Gang Bakhsh who lived there over 900 years ago) , the old walled city and the food streets. The people of Lahore wholeheartedly welcome foreign tourists and are very friendly towards them.

Kaghan Valley

Kaghan, 270 km from Islamabad, is a popular summer resort. It is a valley 100 miles long, starting from an elevation of 2,134 feet to 13,690 feet. Pine forests, alpine meadows, flowers, crystal clear lakes and cool mountain streams in the valley welcome you to enjoy your vacation in this natural paradise.

The city of Naran in the Kaghan Valley is a place where most tourists like to stay to enjoy short day trips to Saiful Muluk Lake, Lalazar, Lulusar Lake and Babusar Pass. The most visited place is the legendary Saiful Muluk Lake, which is surrounded by impressive snow-capped mountains and topped by the Malika Parbat (Queen of Mountains) summit.

Shogran is undoubtedly the most beautiful plateau in the valley due to the beautiful natural landscape with wild flowers and lush green meadows. A wonderful jeep excursion trip from Shogran through an eight kilometer rugged road takes you at an elevation of 2300 feet to the siri y paye, a lush green meadow, from where you can have a spectacular view of Malika Parbat.

Malam Jabba

Malam Jabba is 300 km from Islamabad and it takes 6 hours 30 minutes to reach it by road. It is an excellent ski resort situated at 8,700 feet above sea level, giving an excellent view of the Karakoram range and the Black Mountains. The complex has a ski slope of about 800m that is facilitated by a chairlift. The highest point of the slope is 9,200 feet. There is also a smaller slope with a chairlift for amateur skiers. It has two trekking trails that pass through the Ghorband Valley (18 km) and the Sabonev Valley (17 km). Surrounding the Malam Jabba area are two Buddhist stupas and six monasteries dating back over 2,000 years.

gilgit baltistan

Gilgit can be reached from Islamabad in one hour by air and 20 hours by road. Located in the north of Pakistan, the Gilgit Baltistan region is a paradise for mountaineers and trekkers. The area is surrounded by some of the highest mountain peaks in the world with a height of more than 8,000 meters. In addition to majestic mountains, the second highest mountain in the world, K2, is located in the Shigar Valley. Some of the largest glaciers outside of the polar regions are also found in the Gilgit region along with 2,200 square feet. kilometers of surface covered with snow; 119 lakes; diverse flora and fauna and 6500 sq. km of forests The region is well known for its splendor and fascinating scenic beauty. Here are the three most powerful mountain ranges in the world: the Karakoram, the Hindukuch and the Himalayas.

There are several tourist attractions relatively close to the city of Gilgit that are worth visiting. These are: Naltar Valley, Hunza Valley, Nagar Valley, Fairy Meadows, Shigar town, Skardu city, Haramosh Peak in Karakoram Range, Bagrot-Harakoram Valley, Deosai National Park, Astore Valley, Rama Lake, Juglot town, Phunder village, Yasin Valley and the Kargah Valley.

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