Author: Hunza Adventure Tours Pakistan
01: Mohenjodaro:
About 350 miles (580km) from karachi on the highway via Dadu lies Moenjodaro which, in the local language, means Mound of the Dead. It is one of the sites of the Indus valley Civilization which flourished here 5000 years ago.
02: Thar:
03: Sukhur:
In and around sukhur there are many intresting sites having important historical as well as archacological significance. Sukhur is full of mausoleums of saints. The tomb of Mir masum dominates the skyline of the city and there are several moaques which are attractive.
04: Cholistan:
Pakistan covering over25000 sq. km.It extends south into the Thar desert in Sindh and towards east into India Rajasthan desert.
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05: Multan:
The mediaeval, memorable, majestic, mysterious and mystique Multan. In fact the history of Multan is the sub- continent every invader from Alexander to the Mouryans. kushans, Huns, Arabs, Ghaznavids, Mughals, Afghans, Sikhs and right yp to the british fought for the control of this magnificent city. it is considered as a city of saints and sufis and mystics. whatever the truth, multan is probably the oldest living city in south Asia.
06: Harappa:
Harappa is located on an earlier course of the river ravi and like Maenjodaro the excavations have revealed a series of cities, stacked one upon another, with its citadel and great granary, seems similar in many ways to Maenjodaro and like its southern sister city appears to have thrived around 3000-1700Bc. The Harrapan society seems to have been egalitarian, pursuing a rather simple way of life.
07: Lahore:
Lahore is the city clams attention not only of the politicians, rulers and students of history, archaeology and antiquities, but also of the general and even casual visitors or readers as it offers many interesting places and faces. It is full of life and attracts millions of visitors of every class and cread every year from all parts of Pakistan as well as abroad. It has its own personality and charm not equaled easily by any other city of the subcontinent.
08: Quetta:
The city sprawls over a plateau about 4500 feet above sea level, but tresses by knife edge, grey mountains of takatu, zarghoon and chiltan etc. these hill ranges vary in the height having their own high points and valleys whose hidden beauties deserve attention and exploration.
09: Ziarat:
This small hill resort is located around 8000 feet above sea level and offers cool-dry climate. Apart from old juniper forest, this is now disappearing fast, the valley of fears abundance of roses and fragrant lavender Bushes which cover significant part of the landscape.
10: Gwadar:
Gwadar is the second largest town of balochistan today. Its beach is excellent, the best in Pakistan, and its mountains area are beautiful too.
11: Uch Sharif:
Uch Sharif, during the 13th century it was an important center for religious, cultural and literary, pursuits and attracted scholars, saint, poets and pirs from several parts of Asia. The town is now known for its ancient tombs and mosques through much of their glory has been lost but even the ruins are considered as beautiful even today and attract hundreds of visitors.
12: Wahgah Border:
The Pakistan India border is 29 km (18 miles) from Lahore along the GT road at Wahgah flag ceremonies are held daily, raising in the morning and lowering 30 minutes before the sunsets. This daily routine is colourful and traditional. The Indian and Pakistani soldiers trying for military perfection.
13: Islamabad:
Islamabad the new capital is located in the lap of the margala hills extending far into the murree hills and beyond up to Kashmir. Often dismissed as a modern, characterless city, Islamabad has certain attractions of its own, with its wide trees lined avenues and parks, gardens and fountains giving it an air of spacious senses and abundant greenery. Its main asset is its setting at the foot of the margala hills which dominate the city rising up to 1580 meters (5184 feet).
14: Murree:
Murree also called as Malika-e-Kohsar, (Queen of the hills) lies on one of the outer Himalayan spurs, in the north-east of Islamabad.
15: Bhurben:
About 10 km from and known for its first class nine halls mini golf course amongst the hills which attract a large number of enthusiasts. There is a golf club, a rest house and one of the most spectacular resort hotels.
16: Nathiagali:
Nathiagali with its fascinating landscape, refreshing walks, bracing climate, beautiful ridges thickly covered with pines, chest net, oak and maple, and above all, its quiet, calm an
17: Kalam:
Its great attractions is its altitudes and therefore cool climate during the summer months, as well as the beauty of the surrounding valley and mountains.
18: Shogran:
Shogran is located at 2400m above sea level. It is the most beautiful place in the Kaghan valley and ideal for spending a weekend. You can either track up to summer pastures at about 2700m to the forest rest house (2 hrs walk) or trek down to kawai on the main Balakot. Kaghan road, through a dense pine forest. The walk up to summer pasture could be more exciting as you could see malika Parbat (5296m) the highest mountain in Kaghan valley, and whose shadow in the clear white water of Saif-ul-Maluk adds to the beauty of this legendry lake. hiking is superlative.
19: Kalash valley:
Also known as Kafiristan, has been whittled down to three valley only which are situated in chitral. The northern most district of pakistan. The entire area covered by these valleys is a paradise of rolling green hills, corn fields, rushing streams full with icy cold water add trout, waving walnuts, peachs, pears, appricots,mulberry, apples and grapes.
20: Taxila:
Taxila is one of the famous archeological sites of the Gandhara period and there are hundreds of legends spun around the Taxila sites, ruins of which can be seen even today. It remained center of Buddhism for centuires and thus is a must for all those who visit North of Pakistan.
21: Azad Kashmir:
The heaven on Earth is physically the scythe- shaped. The territory of Azad jammu and Kashmir is dotted with a vast chain of scenic and natural beauty spots amidst flowing steams, gushing out springs and flowering plants. The mountain tops over the valleys look like circular and rectangular caps. The panorama is really pleasing.
22.Peshawar
Peshawar is the main entreport to the planes of Pakistan,is one of the oldest cities of Asia.
For over two thousands of years it has been the gossiping,marketing,and meeting place for the
people of central Asia,the middle east and the subcontinent of Pakistan and India etc.
23.Chitral
Chitral is the area of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular chances of trekking and mountain climbing.It is also the land of singing streams,wonderful valleys,deep and steep gorges and a variety of people.
24.Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit is a town of orchards of ,fields, shops and springs,houses and streets appears to have placed there quite naturally.People are never far from nature.The shops run almost in two.three rows over a mile or so interspersed by school and municipal offices.
25.Hunza
The shangrilla of Pakistan,located in the Northern Areas of the country, is surrounded by high
mountains deep glaciers and fruit laden gardens.The clear air and natural diets of hunza people
help them to live long and happy lives.
26.Skardu
Skardu has been a dream land of the mountaineers from all parts of the World for over hundreds of years.It is to the northeast of skardu that the karakorum mountains assume their most impressive and unyeilding characters.
27.Deosai
It contrasts sharply with ring of jagged rocky mountains that surrounds it on all sides.Gently rolling
hills extends into the distance as far as the eyes can see clothed in a soft cladding of vegetation and carpeted with brighted coloured flowers in summer.The plateau is population free rivers flow past crystal clear and icy cold.
28.Kaghan valley
Kaghan valley is 160 kilometers long.kaghan valley is sat amongst the lush green panorom.At
the northern adge of the monsoon belt,kaghan supports an abundance of vegetation.The lower slopes are well cultivated with spectacular terraces,higher up. the mountains are clothed in forest of himalayan pines and fir with snow cover peaks looming above.
29.Neelum Valley
About 240 kilometers long,the picturisque.Neelum valley is situated to the north and north east of Muzafar Abad.running parallel to the kaghan valley,it is seperated from it by snow covered peaks,someover 4000meters above sea level. excellent scenic beauty,panoramic view,towering hills on both sides of the noisy Neelum river,lush green forests,enchanting streams,high altitude lakes and attractive surroundings make the valley a dream come true.
30.Karakorum High Way
The karakorum high way follows one of the principle silk road routes.Pakistani proudly refers to the road as the eighth wonder of the World.The KKH was carved into the Indus valley above the furious torrents of the Indus river,right up through the Hunza valley and over the mighty Karakorum mountains via Khunjerab pass to China.
