Who says nobody can have fun in Pakistan? With so many beautiful
places and virtually unlimited possibilities for hiking, trekking,
mountaineering, and other sports, a trip to Pakistan can be your
ultimate Pakistani escape. Here’s where you can go when your plane
stops on this side of the globe.
1.) Moenjodaro
Located 350
kilometers off Karachi, Moenjodaro was considered one of the most
spectacular cities of the ancient times. The ruins of this ancient city
in the Indus Valley never fail to give travelers knowledge of the
ancient life and the marvel of early systems of town planning. Walk
along the remains of this olden city and witness the way of life, the
culture and the traditions early Pakistani lived by.
2.) Ansoo Lake
See
the famous teardrop-shaped lake of Pakistan. Located some 14,000 feet
above sea level, Ansoo Lake is can be found in Kaghan Valley in the
Himalayan Range. Be ready for some serious hiking though because there
are no forms of transportation available except for some mules and
horses which may not be able to carry you all the way up.
3.) Karachi
Who
said that the urban life will spoil Karachi’s beauty? Karachi hosts a
number of museums, shops, islands, clubs, beachfronts, colonial
buildings, amusement parks, and more. So strap on that sturdy shoes and
head out and find your own adventure in the busy streets of Karachi.
4.) Abbottabad
Abbottabad
is a popular summer resort that can be found at the end of
Murree-Abbottabad hill tract. Find your place to rest in its
pine-covered hills, lush parks and gardens, and superb golf courses.
Travel here and discover the gateway leading you to your next adventure
rally point.
5.) Deosai National Park
Located in the
Karakoram Range near the Indian border and southeast of Skardu, Deosai
National Park is located in one of the highest plateaus in the world –
the Deosai plains. Doesai National Park serves as home for the
Himalayan brown bear, ibexes, red foxes, wolves, urials, snow leopards,
and some native and migratory birds. Travel to the Deosai Plains and
experience nature as it unfurls 13,500 feet above sea level.
6.) Taxila
Founded
some time in the 6th or 7th century BC, Taxila is an ancient city and a
center for Buddhist learning. A 30-kilometer drive northwest from
Islamabad will take you back in the times of legendary warrior leaders
like Alexander the Great, Asoka and Kanishka. Follow the trail around
this ancient city and discover religion, culture, tradition and history
as it bare itself for you.
7.) Hunza Valley
Hunza Valley is
located in the Northern Areas of Pakistan with an elevation of some 2
438 meters. This makes Hunza Valley a place for viewing some of the
most astounding and majestic mountains the world has. Take a trek to
this valley and see the sceneries that keep on revealing themselves with
your own eyes.
8.) Harappa
Relive the Indus valley history
and the lives of its people by going in this historical place in
Punjab. Walk along the partly-buried city and discover for yourself the
beauty of this lost city. Visit its site and marvel at the extensive
planning and learn more about the civilization almost forgotten by the
world.
9.) Trekking and Mountaineering
Travel to the
Northern Areas of Pakistan and find yourself in the midst of numerous
climbing, mountaineering and trekking options. This region in Pakistan
is where three mountain ranges – the Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindukush –
meet, and that means three times the fun. Hold your jaw, fasten your
harness and test your ropes because your trip to this side of Pakistan
will give you your ultimate high altitude fun.
10.) Basant Festival
Go
to the city of Lahore in the beginning of spring and let the million
flying kites welcome you in this colorful festival. Kite flying is the
major activity for this festival and as many as 100,000 from all-over
Pakistan and other neighboring countries go to Lahore and have their
stake in the sky. Don some colorful clothes, party in gardens and
rooftops and watch equestrian events, this event should never be missed.
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