Explore the treasures of Pakistan

Author: Deepak Nangla

Pakistan is an extensive country that offers travellers an opportunity to explore its innumerable attractions from beaches to historic sites, mountain ranges to lush valleys. And if you want to go beyond the regular things, opt for food trails and heritage tours to get an in-depth understanding of the real Pakistan.

From Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to the beautiful regions in the north, Pakistan is a nation of varied attractions. It has captivated tourists from the world over with it irresistible charm of the past and splendid natural beauty. Every city here has a charm of its own. Whether you are looking for ancient architectural structures or the archaeological ruins of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, the breathtaking Karakoram Highway or its numerous World Heritage sites, the country has a lot to offer to even the most discerning traveller. It is no wonder that every traveller who visits Pakistan has wonderful stories and experiences to recount.

While there are many places of tourist interest, here’s a list of top five must visit places of Pakistan.

Taxila:- The ancient metropolis of Taxila or Takshashila is one of the most valuable treasures of Pakistan. It is located in the Rawalpindi district of the province of Punjab. At present there are nearly 18 sites of cultural significance and all of them together were included as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Karakoram Highway:- This highest road in the world was opened in the year 1986. It passes through the Karakorum mountain range. It has a long history and was a part of Old Silk Road that connected China and Middle East and Europe. The Karakoram Highway connects China and Pakistan. Many small villages and towns, beautiful sceneries, lakes, valleys and warm people are all that you can experience on either sides of the road. The KKH offers an ultimate driving experience and also quite a few adrenaline adventures to take your trip to a different level.

Lahore:- Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan and is also considered as its cultural capital because it has loads of history, art and culture to offer to its visitors. With flights to Pakistan, you can witness the reflections of Mughal and Sikh legacy in this city. The must visit tourist attractions include Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Fort, Tomb of Jahangir and Wazir Khan Mosque.

Ziarat:- Ziarat is a famous holiday resort of Balochistan which is located at an altitude of 8346 feet. It is blessed with scenic surroundings, lush green stretches and a pleasant climate. It also provides great adventure activities like hiking and trekking.

Karimabad:- The idyllic village of Karimabad is surrounded by snow capped mountain peaks glaciers, valleys and gorges. The region boasts of beautiful flowers like pansies, roses, lilies and zinnias and a wide range of mountain animals like snow leopards, markhors, yaks, foxes, ducks and sheep. Do you need any further reason to book your cheap tickets to Pakistan.