Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain on Earth. Nanga Parbat means “Naked Mountain” in Urdu, parbat deriving from the Sanskrit word parvata meaning “mountain”. Nanga Parbat was one of the deadliest of the eight-thousanders for climbers in the first half of the twentieth century; since that time it has [...]
Allama Iqbal Tomb
The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal is a simple but impressive structure located in Lahore, Pakistan in the Hazuri Bagh lawn between the Badshahi Mosque and the Lahore Fort where both the grand structures (the Mosque and the Fort) face each other. Official guard is maintained by Pakistan Rangers. The architecture [...]
Gilgit Valley
At an altitude of about 4,900 feet and 365 miles away from Rawalpindi lies the picturesque Gilgit Valley. One of the finest tourist destinations in Pakistan, Gilgit witnesses the flow of tourists year round. Though the tourist season is from May to October, one can see tourists in Gilgit through out the year.
Gilgit is well [...]
Sialkot
The city of Sialkot is considered to be one of the most historical cities in the sub-continent. The nostalgia and splendour ingrained in its aesthetic architecture is reminiscent of glorious times.
Sialkot is known as the city of Iqbal who was born, and bred here.
It is a city with a rich cultural, political, social and educational [...]
Skardu
If a mix of scenic beauty and adventure is what you are looking forward to on your tour to Pakistan, Skardu is the place to travel. The capital of Baltistan, Skardu is situated at a height of 2,438 metres above sea level. With wonderful views and the Karakoram Mountain Range in the backdrop, Skardu is [...]
Hyderabad حيدر آباد
Hyderabad pronunciation (help·info) [Haidarābād] (Urdu/Sindhi: حيدر آباد) is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan (formerly known as Neroon Kot نيرُون ڪوٽ). Formerly the capital of Sindh and known as the city of perfumes, it is now the headquarters of the district of Hyderabad. Before the creation of Pakistan, it was known as the Paris [...]
Ziarat
A visit to Quetta is incomplete without a trip to Ziarat. Situated 133 kms (3 hours by car) from Quetta at an altitude of 2449 metres above sea level, Ziarat is a holiday resort amidst one of the largest and oldest Juniper forests in the world. It is said that some of [...]
Shangrila Lake
Shangrila Lake or Lower Kachura Lake is a part of the Shangrila resort located at a drive of about 20 minutes from Skardu (nearly 2,500 m or 8,200 feet) town.
It is a popular tourist destination, and has a unique restaurant that is built on the fuselage of an aircraft that had crashed nearby.
Shangrila was established [...]
Satghara
Satghara is a small town in Okara District, Punjab, Pakistan. The tomb of Baloch folk hero, Mir Chakar Khan Rind is also located at Satghara.
On the southern bank of the Ravi, it is a typical Pakistani village.
An old, sleepy and tranquil village.
Pakistani Village
Satghara lies about 80 kilometres from Lahore (20 minutes drive away [...]
The Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal (The Palace of Mirrors)is located within the Shah Burj block in northern-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631-32. The ornate white marble pavilion is inlaid with pietra dura and complex mirror-work of the finest quality. The hall [...]
