From a foreigner's eye, Pakistan is all about terrorism, sectarianism, racism, corruption, load shedding, and inflation. But except all this our country is beautiful, breathtaking, marvelous, amazing in such a way that leaves a person mesmerized.
God has blessed Pakistan with deserts, forests, ocean, mountains, rivers, glaciers, and unique four-seasoned weather. But not many people are aware of the beauty of our country, so to serve the purpose, in today's blog we bring you Top 8 Places To Visit In Pakistan
1. Lahore
Lahore, the magical city, it's what I like to call it. I mean the city is amazing in so many different ways. Every part of it speaks a story of it's own. So the first thing you do when you reach Lahore is visit Minar-e-Pakistan. This minar was built on the exact same spot where the All India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution. From there you can go to the Lahore Fort by foot, once inside the fort, a whole new world unfolds in front of your very own eyes. There are so many different things to see inside the fort, for instance, the sheesh mahal, that place literally has ancient mirrors on it's walls, there's also a museum inside the fort, and so many more sights, and if you're lucky enough you might also be able to find royal guards. When you exit the fort you'll be lead to the Badshahi Mosque, situated in huzuri bagh once inside the mosque you'll be able to see the how artistic the Mughals were. Oh let's not forget the tomb of Allama Iqbal that's also there in the Huzuri bagh. And when you're at the entrance of the Mosque, turn around, and there you'll be able to see the main gate of the fort.
while in Lahore don't forget the food street, the most artistic place in Lahore, that street will offer you a fantastic view of the mosque plus it has some great food. The street has old buildings coloured in colours like blue, green, pink, orange that makes the street look full of life. There are other things like dehli gate, shalimar gardens, wahgah border, and much much more to see in Lahore because the magical city offers so much.
2. Kaghan Valley
One of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan. The ghastly rapid, breezy and sparkling Kunhar river passes through the valley adding to it's beauty. While still in the valley you should look forward to Gujar nomads, honey sellers and the trout fish of the Kunhar river. There are also some very famous potato farms in the valley. Naran is also a salient feature of the valley. Naran is the place where you'll be able to find some good hotels and rest houses to stay in. Traveling 10 km east from Naran you'll find lake Saif-ul-malook. And trust me guys when I say that this will be the most beautiful lake you'll ever come across.
3. Swat
Talking about the North again, so everybody Swat is known as 'mini Switzerland', and it sure is, at some point during my stay in Swat, I expected fairies to appear from somewhere. Because guys that place is right out of a fairy tale. The best season to visit Swat is from March to October. As the valley gets really cold after that, it also faces some serious snowfall and roads get blocked so you really don't wanna get stuck there by going in the wrong season. The very welcoming behavior of the locals there adds another reason that why you should go there.
4. Fort Dirawar
This is a fort located in the middle of the cholistan desert. It could've been one of the most beautiful forts in Pakistan as it stands all alone in the middle of the desert with all it's beauty and grace, but unfortunately due to the neglectful behaviour of the authorities the fort is on the verge of collapse. From the outside it seems all is well but once inside the fort you'll be able to see that what I meant by the neglectful behavior of authorities . A visitor told us that he used to come here with his family not more than ten years ago and at that time the fort was in a better condition and you could spot some rooms, hallways, underground passages and much much more while now all it holds are remnants of what it used to be.
4. Attabad Lake
This might not be the most famous lake in Pakistan, you might not find a lot information about it on the internet but I can assure you that this lake is worth a visit at least once in your life. It was formed due to a disaster by mother nature but my god is that disaster beautiful. Sparkling blue water in the middle of mountains, a scene you really don't wanna miss. This lake is the epitome of elegance and charm as it captivates the viewer with it's beauty.
5. Islamabad
The capital of Pakistan, Islamabad is what a modern Pakistani city should look like. With stupendous view of the Margala hills, the city is absolutely breathtaking during spring, as all the flowers bloom to their fullest and trees are much greener than they usually are which gives the city a spectacular look. Also the salient features of Islamabad are The Shah Faisal Masjid, Pakistan monument, daman-e-koh, centaurus.
6. Karachi
The city that has it all, sea view, beaches, nice restaurants, museums of all kinds, a palace, and while in the city don't forget to visit the quaid e azam mausoleum, inspired by the Samanid Mausoleum in Uzbekistan, the pure white mausoleum is surely not a sight to be missed. Mohatta Palace, Chaukandi Tombs, National Museum of Pakistan, Turtle Beach, etc are prominent features of the city.
7. Takht-I-bahi
The hilltop wonder of Pakistan. Takht bahi is a budhist monastery located on a hilltop about 10 miles northeast of Mardan. That place is every archaeologists dream. It consists of stupas and chapels. That place is beautiful in so many different ways, there is not much to do in takht-e-bahi except seeing the ruins. And while you're in takht-e-bahi don't forget to eat some chapli kebabs, as the country's best chapli kebabs are there.
8. Astola Island
The hidden gem of Pakistan. Astola Island is from a 3 hour boat ride from pasni(city in Gwadar). As you near the island you'll see crystal-clear blue water and shiny golden sand, which will make it hard for you to believe that you're still in Pakistan. It is not very famous because of it's remote location. But trust me when I say that it's worth seeing at least once in your life.
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God has blessed Pakistan with deserts, forests, ocean, mountains, rivers, glaciers, and unique four-seasoned weather. But not many people are aware of the beauty of our country, so to serve the purpose, in today's blog we bring you Top 8 Places To Visit In Pakistan
1. Lahore
Lahore, the magical city, it's what I like to call it. I mean the city is amazing in so many different ways. Every part of it speaks a story of it's own. So the first thing you do when you reach Lahore is visit Minar-e-Pakistan. This minar was built on the exact same spot where the All India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution. From there you can go to the Lahore Fort by foot, once inside the fort, a whole new world unfolds in front of your very own eyes. There are so many different things to see inside the fort, for instance, the sheesh mahal, that place literally has ancient mirrors on it's walls, there's also a museum inside the fort, and so many more sights, and if you're lucky enough you might also be able to find royal guards. When you exit the fort you'll be lead to the Badshahi Mosque, situated in huzuri bagh once inside the mosque you'll be able to see the how artistic the Mughals were. Oh let's not forget the tomb of Allama Iqbal that's also there in the Huzuri bagh. And when you're at the entrance of the Mosque, turn around, and there you'll be able to see the main gate of the fort.
while in Lahore don't forget the food street, the most artistic place in Lahore, that street will offer you a fantastic view of the mosque plus it has some great food. The street has old buildings coloured in colours like blue, green, pink, orange that makes the street look full of life. There are other things like dehli gate, shalimar gardens, wahgah border, and much much more to see in Lahore because the magical city offers so much.
2. Kaghan Valley
One of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan. The ghastly rapid, breezy and sparkling Kunhar river passes through the valley adding to it's beauty. While still in the valley you should look forward to Gujar nomads, honey sellers and the trout fish of the Kunhar river. There are also some very famous potato farms in the valley. Naran is also a salient feature of the valley. Naran is the place where you'll be able to find some good hotels and rest houses to stay in. Traveling 10 km east from Naran you'll find lake Saif-ul-malook. And trust me guys when I say that this will be the most beautiful lake you'll ever come across.
3. Swat
Talking about the North again, so everybody Swat is known as 'mini Switzerland', and it sure is, at some point during my stay in Swat, I expected fairies to appear from somewhere. Because guys that place is right out of a fairy tale. The best season to visit Swat is from March to October. As the valley gets really cold after that, it also faces some serious snowfall and roads get blocked so you really don't wanna get stuck there by going in the wrong season. The very welcoming behavior of the locals there adds another reason that why you should go there.
4. Fort Dirawar
This is a fort located in the middle of the cholistan desert. It could've been one of the most beautiful forts in Pakistan as it stands all alone in the middle of the desert with all it's beauty and grace, but unfortunately due to the neglectful behaviour of the authorities the fort is on the verge of collapse. From the outside it seems all is well but once inside the fort you'll be able to see that what I meant by the neglectful behavior of authorities . A visitor told us that he used to come here with his family not more than ten years ago and at that time the fort was in a better condition and you could spot some rooms, hallways, underground passages and much much more while now all it holds are remnants of what it used to be.
4. Attabad Lake
This might not be the most famous lake in Pakistan, you might not find a lot information about it on the internet but I can assure you that this lake is worth a visit at least once in your life. It was formed due to a disaster by mother nature but my god is that disaster beautiful. Sparkling blue water in the middle of mountains, a scene you really don't wanna miss. This lake is the epitome of elegance and charm as it captivates the viewer with it's beauty.
5. Islamabad
The capital of Pakistan, Islamabad is what a modern Pakistani city should look like. With stupendous view of the Margala hills, the city is absolutely breathtaking during spring, as all the flowers bloom to their fullest and trees are much greener than they usually are which gives the city a spectacular look. Also the salient features of Islamabad are The Shah Faisal Masjid, Pakistan monument, daman-e-koh, centaurus.
6. Karachi
The city that has it all, sea view, beaches, nice restaurants, museums of all kinds, a palace, and while in the city don't forget to visit the quaid e azam mausoleum, inspired by the Samanid Mausoleum in Uzbekistan, the pure white mausoleum is surely not a sight to be missed. Mohatta Palace, Chaukandi Tombs, National Museum of Pakistan, Turtle Beach, etc are prominent features of the city.
7. Takht-I-bahi
The hilltop wonder of Pakistan. Takht bahi is a budhist monastery located on a hilltop about 10 miles northeast of Mardan. That place is every archaeologists dream. It consists of stupas and chapels. That place is beautiful in so many different ways, there is not much to do in takht-e-bahi except seeing the ruins. And while you're in takht-e-bahi don't forget to eat some chapli kebabs, as the country's best chapli kebabs are there.
8. Astola Island
The hidden gem of Pakistan. Astola Island is from a 3 hour boat ride from pasni(city in Gwadar). As you near the island you'll see crystal-clear blue water and shiny golden sand, which will make it hard for you to believe that you're still in Pakistan. It is not very famous because of it's remote location. But trust me when I say that it's worth seeing at least once in your life.
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