Sudhan Gali - Ganga Peak

Ganga Peak is the tallest peak of AJK with the height of approximately 13000 ft. above the sea level. And i feel honoured to say this place is my hometown. This name "Ganga Choti" has many reasons yet one of them is the water that goes to the Indian side make it to the Ganga river. And honestly if bring binocular with you to the hilltop, you can witness Ganga river and many Indian people bathing in it. They considered it their holy ritual that they can clean their sins by bathing in it. Alright so about Ganga peak, this place is usually covered with snow 7 months a year, from October to April. while living in my hometown in summer vacations in July I was having quilt at night. So if you are planning to give this place a visit pack your bags but most importantly have your bomber jackets and take ice sticks and wear long boots. This place won't disappoint you.  

The last ruler of AJK before seperation MAHARAJA HARI SINGH prefer to live in this area and his remain are still their under the control of AJK government. They have converted his palace into a Meseum.  

Ganga comes in Bagh AJK, and this city is full of historical places. Quoteing ALBERT EINSTEIN "We still do not know one thousand of one percent of nature has reveal to us" 

This place is not known by many of People but just consider my request and give it a try and be my guest YAAR!

SHEIKH OUT, PEACE

Panjgur - The City of Palm Trees

Welcome to antoher blog of Balochistan- The land of Beauty. The place that everyone should visit is Panjguur. This place is known as the place of five graves  Panjgur is a beautiful and historical area of Balochistan. Panjgur is a Persian word which literally means five graves. It is said that there are five historical graves in Balochistan. However history is silent who is buried under these graves. However two of these graves are known as of Shaho Qalandar and Pir Umer Jan. Accoding to the census of year 2017, The population of Panjgur district was 316,385. The main occupation of the people is Farming and Agriculture. The plam dates of this area are considered as Pakistan’s most delightful and well-known palms.

The city is situated in the surrounding of the plam trees and on the banks of Rashkan River is one of the oldest places of Makhran. Very long ago it was known as a great commercial city. Even today, this city is also important in this regard that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is also passing through this city. Pangjur is located about 555 kms in the southwest of Quetta and takes about 8 hours to reach from Quetta. However, due to lack of attention, these historical places of this city are becoming extinct. We also visit Shrine of Shaho Qalandar. The grave is about 20 minutes drive from city. After Shaho Qalandar, we also visit another tomb which is located at 20 minutes drive from Shaho Qalandar shrine. Nobody knows the history of Shrine

We also visit gardens of Palm Trees. Due to which panjgur is famous. The palm trees drying here due to non availability of water and less rainfall. There are different types of Palms. The highest quality of these palm is Mozati. Other palms are Sabzo, Soor, Rabi, Dandari, and Kaloj. Mozati is most expensive all kinds of palms. The prize of Mozati Palm is from 120 rupees to 160 rupees per kg. The cheapest of all palms is Soore. The price of Soore is 60 rupees per kg. These palms are exported to Karachi and China. The problem that farmers mostly face is nonavailability of water. There is no irrigation system.Everyone should visit these beautiful and historical places

This is me Hassan. I hope you will visit these places and enjoy.

Thank you!

Toli Peer - A Memorable Hike

Toli-Peer is a hilltop situated at an altitude of 8800 ft. above sea level. Toli-Peer surrounds 3 mountain ranges (a) KKH (b) Hindu-Kash (c) Himalayas. It is one of the most visited places of AJK because of the easy access of travel. Roads to this spot are really good and it can be your every weekend hangout. This hilltop gives you a wider view to watch Rawlakot and Bagh(cities of AJK). This is a very good spot for skiing after Malam Jabba in winters.

This region has a great Spiritual significance to people who believe in shrines, as it has a shrine on the hilltop and number of visitors come visit it everyday. lush green meadows & mountain surrounding it gives a pleasant view to the eye.

This place has a great amount of knowledge to reveal which by living in the monotonous and busy life of city goes unnoticed. So if you want to relax & think calmly about an unpleasant situation of your life you can take a trip to Toli-Peer.  HALLELUJAH 

Banjosa Lake - Man Made Beauty

Done with peaks? let me take you to the waters of AJK.

How many times have you come across people telling you that Pakistan has natural beauty but the people over there are not protecting it or helping it to enhance it? So guys brace yourself because this next piece of beauty is not built naturally but by the people of AJK. Banjosa Lake is more than half a century old built by some Sudhan Brothers near Rawlakot city. However, this lake has all the modern taste and flavor in it and competes with every other lake around the globe. Beauty of this lake is the very reason that it has fan base from within and outside the country. This picnic spot is very easily accessable, it is on the Golden road 11 km away from the Rawlakot city. This place is cool in summers and cold in winters. 

Rawlakot is considered as the fashioned city of AJK. This city is more advanced in it's infrastructure and literacy rate than anyone in AJK. Government has done a lot of work over there in building its beauty like rest houses and parks. This lake portrays a shadow of mountains surrounding it. Though it has a huge fan base and everyone has their own taste yet dusk and dawn are my favorite times to spend on this lake. As it gives you a shadow of sun coming up and down. 

Bolan - The City of Love

This travel blog is about another beautiful place of Balochistan. This place is known as Peer Ghaib. In this blog, you will known how you can reach this place, its distance from Quetta. What is the history of Peer Ghaib. What facilities are available for tourists. What activities you can perform here. Peer Ghaib is situated at a distance of 75 kms from Quetta. Where you can reach in two to three hours. At the distance of 40 kms from southeast of Quetta. You enter the Bolan Pass through the route of Kolpour. As soon as you enter the Bolan Paas. The natural beauty this area bond you in such a way that your temporary worries vanish in a moment. And you forget everything.

The name of Bolan pass is attributed to the name of Prominent personality of Kurd tribe “Bolan”.
Camel, roads and railway track make this scene very interesting. This pass route was one of the most important route of subcontinent. For centuries, Bolan Pass has been the passing route of Caravan to travel from Iran and Kandhar to India. The British constructed a railway line in view of the importance of this pass route which was completed in July 1886. In the pass you will see nomadic travelling with their herds from cold areas to hot areas. Covering 65 kms on Quetta-Jacobabad highway. The sign of Pir Ghaib appears on your right side. Travelling more than 10 kms from here you can reach the beautiful area of Pir Ghaib. Reaching peer Ghaib, there you will see waterfall. There are some attractions in Pakistan that cannot match any tourist attraction of the world. One of these areas is lush green and heart-fierce area of Pir Ghaib which is located in Bolan district of Balochistan. When we reach this area It appears that you have come to heaven. Anywhere, you look, your eyes remain stuck in that place. The area was named on reference of a saint(elder).

According to the tradition, he came with his sister Bibi Nanni for preaching islam to the local people. The people of this area worship idles. Local people became their enemies to both to them and Pir Sahib hid among the rocks to avoid the attackers. Few days laters, pir ghaib disappeared and no one knew where they go.

Most people come this place for picnic. They made it a picnic point. There is an arrangement of food, tea, bed and everything for people who come to this place. In waterfall, the depth of water is not much high. If you want to take bath you can take. There is a small tuckship from where you can purchase your necessities. You can purchase fries, colddrinks and many enjoyable items. There you can also purchase drinking water and all basic items from the tuckshop. There is no restaurant here, due to which tourists face many difficulties. People bring food with them. We also decided to make our meal. Here is tandoor from where you can buy hot bread. Around the pool, the palm trees swing with power of wind. Just saying welcome to you. It was a great experience visiting and enjoying this beautiful place.

I hope you will soon visit these beautiful place and enjoy the nature's beauty.

Thankyou!

Hassan Iqbal

Murree - The Queen of Mountains

Murree’s colonial charm is still seen in the woods!

It is not only a hill station but a tourist paradise where you can close your eyes and picture yourself, listening to the morning bird, feeling the cool and crisp pine breeze and soaking the gentle sunshine. The beautiful place of Murree aka Malika e kohsaar has Patriata chair lift which runs over many eye catching areas for about 7 kilometres and provide riders with a bird’s view of the green hills. In lower topa, there is Sozo adventure park for people of all ages, with unlimited number of rides upon paying once, and the best part of this park is that it is having Pakistan’s first ever and largest water slide. For shopping and eating, Mall road is the place to go, crowded at all times with trippers. Amongst the famous galis you will pass through Jhika gali, Ghora gali, Changla gali, and finally up north on your way to Ayubia, Nathia gali, each with its own landscape having a different vibe in its own serene way. Your mind and soul refreshes when you see the green beauty with clouds all over you.

It is captivating, it is colourful, it is ecstatic, it is one which will make you feel in seventh heaven.

Neelum Valley - Scenic Blend of the Blues

I am sure you are enjoying the blogs, I am also very happy writing about these places. Our next stop is the most beautiful and famous Neelum Valley.

The name depicts a beautiful appearance of blue coloured water of Neelum River. Water of this river comes from the mountains of Krishna Sr. This blue water river cross the valley from its center and became a very good sight for tourist.

Beauty of Neelum Valley is basically because of three main reasons one of it we discussed about blue river water and (2nd) The beautiful and mighty mountains of KEL and ARANGKEL that surround the valley from every end. and (3rd) is the fact that this area is way far from the urban culture and they have a much lesser inflow of tourist then other part of Kashmir which makes this area pure and untouched. The only road that connect this heavenly place from around the world is the one that comes from Muzaffarabad. And this road is actually not an easy task for urban driver and a Sedan car and only jeep or a 4x4 truck can travel in this area.

The very reason that attract me are the houses made of wood which you can witness in the picture. these houses show the culture and living standards of these people are doddering and old. This area is also cold like rest of the areas of Kashmir and upon my visit to this area i witness these people only live 6 months a year because rest of the 6 months their whole valley get covered in snow and they can't come out in it. this place is very beautiful and people are very hospitable they welcome every tourist with open hands, they let the tourist stay in their houses as they think the only way they can interact with the world are the tourist coming to their places. This is also a must go place for every adventure loving person. Ending here with a hope that you and i get time to visit this eye catching site one more time.