Swat - Switzerland of Pakistan

Speaking of mesmerizing landscapes and tourist destinations in Pakistan, have you ever been to Swat valley?

Located in the foothills of Hindu Kush mountains in KPK, the city of Swat serves as a tourist hub. Since the time of Alexander the Great, to Buddhists and now Muslims, Swat has been a home to all. From food to culture, everything about the people of swat is unique and their friendly and hospitable nature is unmatched. One of the biggest attractions in Swat is Malam Jabba, where Pakistan’s largest ski resort is located, with all the modern facilities and people coming here also enjoy riding a chairlift while looking down at the gorgeous views of the valley. Six kilometers from here, there is a spot known as Miandam, which is a dream place for hikers to hike as it approximately takes two or three days to climb up the mountains. You will also catch the most amazing view of rows of houses marching up the hillside. How is it possible that one comes to swat and not see kalam. It reflects the most scenic views of glaciers with lush green forest and vegetation. There are more than a dozen hotels here waiting for your arrival.

Whenever you visit Swat, make sure you stock up on battery for your camera. Every corner of this place is nothing short of picturesque; you wouldn’t want to put your camera down for a second. 

Hanna Valley- Tourist Attraction of Balochishtan

Hanna valley is located about 7 kms from Quetta city. The people living in valley are known as Karraks. In the middle of this valley there is a lake known as Hanna lake which is located about 30 km from Quetta city. If there is no personal conveyance, Careem and taxi are available for travel. Hanna lake is known as one of the most beautiful place in Pakistan. Many people come here for leisure activities and forget their worries and feel fresh. Hanna lake was build in 1894 in British era to provide cheap water to people, to increase underground water level and for irrigation of surrounding land. The lake spreads on 1818 acres of land and has the storage capacity of 320 million gallons of water. During rain and snowfalls the lake is filled with water, but mostly due to lack of rain and snow falls the lake is dry.

Hanna Lake is located in the hills and close to Urak valley which is approximately 17 kms from Quetta. Near Hanna lake there is a restaurant surrounded by pine trees and picnic tables where people can enjoy food and weather.

Lahore - The City Of Gardens.

Also known as The Heart Of Pakistan, Lahore is amongst the most popular cities of not only Punjab but Pakistan. A city which monetizes expectations, Lahore is famous for its history, heritage and its unique culture. From Minar e Pakistan to Badshahi Masjid to Walled City to Sikh Shrines to Hindu Temples, this city offers diversification like no other and due to this fact, this city hosts much of Pakistan's tourist industry. Built in 1865 during the British colonial era, Lahore museum is a must go place when you are in Lahore, as it has 13/14 halls which contains art from the civilizations, with Buddhist art being very famous and you could feel the essence of the site built by the Mughals. Lahore's walled city which is contained in 13 gates, will make sure you get lost in Lahore. It has buildings which were build in early 1800's, which could help people get a grasp of how they lived back then. Not to forget the two gates: Bhatti and Delhi Gates. Before Partition, Delhi Gate was the only was to get into Lahore and Bhatti Gate, well, was and is still famous for its food.And not just Bhatti Gate, infact this whole city is famed by the food it offers, which is made by unique blending of the local traditional spices and offers the taste which no one can compete against. For those wanderlusts who want to explore different cities, City of Gardens should be at the top of your list.

Hawkesbay Beach - Karachi

A weekend escape? A midweek escape? Head on to Hawkesbay Beach Karachi, where you’ll be thoroughly entertained from start to finish. A small ticket is a minimal price to pay for entrance as it is used in the cleaning of the beach and provides you a serene and calming aura, where it is just you and your thoughts.

If that’s not your vibe, then there are tons of activities that you can get into. During the day, you can parasail, jetski, sunbathe, and boat towards the Manora Island. A glorified ferry, it allows you to walk around, have something to eat and drink with music in the background. For lunch, there are fast food trucks of Pizza Hut and KFC present, but, the biryani of Hawkesbay is what people come from far and wide for.

Beach parties are regularly organized on the weekend after sunset. A DJ is ever-present, with flashing lights and friendly faces dancing around you. Life is good at Hawkesbay, you tend to forget whatever you’re worrying about more often than not.

Kashmir - The Paradise Of Pakistan

Kashmir is the northern region of Indian subcontinent. Kashmir is known as one of the most beautiful place in Pakistan which has no subsitute in whole Asia. Kashmir is known for its amazing mountains and beaitiful and peaceful valleys.

In Neelum valley, there are suburbs, small town, villages, lakes, Trekking Area and beautiful mountains, which are among the top tourist attractions in Pakistan. Neelum valley is very beautiful and calm plac and was named after the river called Neelum which is curvy like snake and of blue color. Neelum Valley is also known as the Paradise of Kashmir Some people say that it was named after a precious stone known as Neelum

Rawalakot is a beautiful place which is located about 80 kms from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. As it is a northern area it is suitable for visit in Summer.  Near this area, you can also visit Sudhngali and Tolipir.

Tolipir is the place in Rawalakot which has the highest mountain peak in the area. The beat time to visit this place is during summer. Tolipir highest mountain peak is about 8800 ft above sea level. The distance from Rawalakot Azad Kashmir is about 30 km or two hours drive. 

Gorakh Hill - The Murree of Sindh

In the hot and humid weather of Sindh, its residents crave for an escape. What better place to go to than the chilly hill station of Gorakh? Situated around 40 kilometers from Dadu, Gorakh Hill aligns you to the clouds and to a feeling of serenity.

Upon reaching Dadu, you leave your car behind and continue the rest of your journey via jeep. An extremely dangerous and life-threatening route, without barriers nor paved routes, the journey is compensated by the destination. You arrive at the hill station which is 2000 feet above sea level and with your head above clouds, you ask yourself, “Is this what heaven looks like?” A small rest house provides you shelter where you pitch your tent and get ready for the bustling night life to begin. Movies are screened across the bonfire which is followed by live music. Barbecue and biryani is served to you while you eat roasted peanuts and sing alongside the campfire. A surreal experience, with people from all forms of life being welcoming and hospitable to you. After dinner, you are served with tea and cigarettes while you play cards with your friends in 10 C weather. Life is indeed amazing.

Punjab - The Breadbasket of Pakistan.

Among the four provinces of Pakistan, one of them is Punjab . Punjab's name got derived form the Persian words ''panj'' which meant five and ''ab'' which meant water which automatically translates to five waters. Punjab has roads and railways built years ago which connect the neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, India and China. It is the only province which has borders with the other three provinces and has major cities of Pakistan such as Islamabad,Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Lahore which is also their capital city. People of Punjab speak Punjabi, which is their native language while the second most spoken language in this province is Sariki. Also being the most  industrialized province of Pakistan,it contributes the most to Pakistan's Gross Domestic Product. Compared with other provinces, Punjab is the most historically significant due to its monuments, tombs, statues. Punjab serves as a very attractive tourist destination and has significant historical places such as the Lahore Fort, Rohtas Fort, Shalimar Gardens, Badshahi Masjid, Minar e Pakistan, Tomb of Jehangir, Noor Mahal and many more. Lahore Fort in Particular, was built back in the Mughal era. In addition, Punjab also has few famous hilly areas such as  Patriata and Bhurban. It also hosts many famous Sikh shrines and Hindu temples built many centuries ago.

Skardu - A Nature's Perfection

In the extreme north of Pakistan, there lies a central valley of Gilgit Baltistan known as Skardu, which is a manifest of beauty, charm and wilderness.

After Jaglot on the Karakoram highway, a small narrow road leads towards Skardu on a seven hour drive during which, one is greeted with towering mountains, stunning streams and an amazing hospitality of locals. After crossing the wooden bridges over river Indus, one reaches to the breathtaking Shangrila resorts amidst surreal mountains. Higher up in the Kachhura village there is a wonderful Kachhura lake with crystal clear water surrounded by woodland. Moving ahead from Skardu bazaar, a road leads to Pakistan’s highest plains, Deosai, from where a staggering Sadpara lake can be seen, which on a full moon night is a picture perfect image. Sun sets earlier in mountains than plains and the interval between sunset and nightfall is a sight that cannot be described in words to someone who hasn’t been a witness to this.