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Top Tourist Spots in Pakistan


Tourism in Pakistan

Pakistan has started to emerge as an outstanding destination for tourists around the world. After all Pakistan offers verity of tourism features, you can't just find all in one place.However Pakistan have had a bad reputation for its national peace conditions for a long periord of time. But now, that's story of the past. People from various countries, Cricketers, Celebrities, Sportsmens, Commentators, Tourists, Youtubers and Vloggers, and Even then British Royals have visited Pakistan over last few years. These visits have postively impacted to cover up the bad reputation and has displayed a better version of Pakistan, and helped to deliver the untold stories, beauty, tradition, and love of Pakistan to other corners of the world.

Pakistan as a tourist destination

What Pakistan offers to Tourists?

Natural Topographical features of Pakistan are worthy of praise. Since you can find High peaks like K-2, Nanga Parbat, Takht-i-Suleiman here and at the same time you can visit the beach in Karachi.You can find rich green forests like "Margalla Forest" in Islamabad and you can find deserts in Balochistan and Panjab. 2 Different and amazinginly large Plateaus, "Balochistan Plateau" and Potohar Plateau. Snow covered Mountains in Northern side and Galciers like Siachin while on the other hand you can visit the thermal pole of subcontinent in Jacobabad.The Country experiences 4 seasons, with extreme to mild climate.have number of beautiful and peaceful islands open for tourism.

By Historical point of view Pakistan has Rich history. Being part of British coloniel system and even before was a part of Mughal Indian subcontinent. The evolved traditions that have passed through rule of different soverigns has made its place into Architecture, Culture,Clothing, Food and traditions of the native people. 

Pakistan is not only popular for its scenic beauty, awesome food, but also the hospitality of it's people. More so often you'll be reading or hearing about generoisty, hospitality, love and respect the inhabitant of this wonderful land.

Most Popular Tourism Spots in Pakistan.

With all this preface to your next tourist destination "Pakistan" here are number of Places that are must visit in Pakistan.

Naran Town of Kaghan Valley

Naran is a town of kaghan valley situated at an approximate altitude of 2200m from sea level. The town offers beautiful lakes and  snow covered peaks and number of resorts for you to stay.
A must visit in Naran is Saiful-Muluk National Park where you'll find the heavenly and one of the most beautiful lakes in world "Saif-ul-Muluk Lake". 
The lake surely enchants you with its beauty and you are forced to think of saif-ul-muluk as the purest lake in the world.
In naran town Lies kunhar River with all the green hills on one side and beautiful water flowing the other sides of the river certianly provides the best picnic spots in the area.

Karakoram Highway 

Karakoram is a moutain range in Pakistan. Karakoram highway also known as N-35 is a highway that passes through these ranges all the way to China Border.It is a 1300km long highway which streches from punjuab and passes through ancient Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit Baltistan. A ride through this national highway takes you into the realm of thought, praise for nature and your tour fragmented into magical moments.So While visitng Pakistan a Ride through this ancient range is certianly a must do.

Karakoram is a very popular tourism attraction and one the highest paved roads in the world.So you don't get to experience identical feel of Karakoram Highway everywhere.

Faisal Mosque

Faisal Mosque lies in National Capital of Pakistan "Islamabad". the City itself surrounded by green Margalla hills presents an extremely beautiful example of civilization. Faisal Mosque is one the most popular site in Pakistan. It is designed on modern architecture but inspired by a bedouin tent.The Faisal Mosque due to its popularity and beauty is an popular feature of Islamic Architecture.
The Faisal mosque was built by Pakistan, through financial aid of late king of Saudi Arabia King Faisal. And so the mosque is named after the king.
Faisal Mosque is the fourth largest mosque in terms of capcitating the people and its white floor and walls are extremely enchanting. The mosque is open for tourists of all nations and religions and is a must visit since it's one the symbols that represents Pakistan.

Badshahi Mosque

Badshahi Mosque is a mosque in lahore sustained from mughal era. It was established by the mughal emperor Aurengzeb.Badshahi Masjid is considered one of the most iconic landmark of Pakistan. It's very popular tourist attraction in Pakistan due to it's history, It's connection with the locals, and its old but beautiful architecture.
Bashahi mosque is the second most largest mosque in Pakistan.The mosque isn't just important due to historical and religious factor but also due to the tomb of the national poet of Pakistan and philosipher Allama Iqbal that is situated in Badshahi mosque.

Shalimar Bagh or Shalimar Gardens

Shalimar Bagh is a Walled 17th century Mughal Garden open for toursists.The Garden was laid on the foundation and thought to represent the natural utopia and to represent the fact that people and nature can co exsist.The Founder of Shalimar Bagh was Shah Jehan the same emperor who laid Taj Mehal in memory of his late wife.
Shalimar Garden is listed as one the world hertiage site and thus has become a popular attraction for tourists visiting Pakistan.

Disclaimer: The post will be updated on a later date with more popular attraction sites.For now I've included few most popular attractions which are thoroughly visited by tourists in Pakistan.

Thanks For reading the article. You may also like to read about Lahore City of  Pakistan.

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