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Exploring Blind Lake in Shigar, Skardu, Pakistan

Nestled in the serene Shigar Valley of Skardu, Pakistan, Blind Lake, also known as Sheosar Lake, is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking views and a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Surrounded by rugged mountains and lush greenery, the lake’s crystal-clear waters reflect the stunning landscape, creating a mesmerizing mirror effect. Accessible from Shigar, Blind Lake is an ideal spot for…

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Introduction

Pakistan, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, beckons travelers with its unparalleled beauty. From majestic mountains to vibrant cities, this article unveils the Best Travel Places in Pakistan, ensuring an immersive and awe-inspiring adventure.

Here are the best travel places in Pakistan:

Majestic Mountains

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Pakistan boasts some of the world’s highest peaks in the Himalayan range. Explore the grandeur of K2, the second-highest mountain, and witness the breathtaking landscapes of Nanga Parbat. The beauty of these mountains transcends mere sightseeing, offering a spiritual connection with nature.

Historical Marvels

Delve into the secrets of ancient civilizations as you visit historical marvels scattered across Pakistan. From the magnificent Mohenjo-Daro to the regal Badshahi Mosque, each site narrates a tale of the country’s rich history. Experience a cultural time travel that leaves an indelible mark on your soul.

Vibrant Cities

Pakistan’s cities are a blend of modernity and cultural richness. Lahore, with its bustling streets, and Islamabad, the serene capital, provide a unique urban experience. Karachi, the city of lights, pulsates with life, offering a vibrant glimpse into Pakistan’s diverse cultural tapestry.

Serene Beaches

Escape to the serene beaches along Pakistan’s coastline. From the golden sands of Clifton Beach to the untouched beauty of Gwadar, the coastal areas provide tranquility and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the waves and the warmth of the sun.

Desert Wonders

Explore the enchanting beauty of Pakistan’s deserts. The Cholistan Desert and Thar Desert captivate with their vast dunes and unique ecosystems. Engage in camel safaris and stargazing nights, experiencing the magic of these seemingly barren landscapes.

Lush Green Valleys

Venture into lush green valleys that paint a picturesque landscape. Swat Valley and Neelum Valley are nature’s masterpieces, offering verdant beauty and serenity. Lose yourself in the embrace of nature, surrounded by towering mountains and flowing rivers. For more details visit our website.

Adventurous Trails

For adrenaline junkies, Pakistan offers adventurous trails that promise thrilling experiences. Hike the Fairy Meadows, go paragliding in Skardu, or conquer the challenging Fairy Meadows Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek. These adventures redefine the meaning of excitement.

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Blog #5: Oh, the places you will go

Over the past 2 years, many of us haven’t been able to travel anywhere to see family or even just for the sake of travelling. Travelling is something that has always been on my bucket list. Travelling and seeing the world also helps us broaden our understanding of nature. Although a relationship with nature can be formed anywhere in the world, even in your own backyard, travelling allows us to experience different parts of the world and allows us to observe various species of plants, animals and other natural wonders. Obviously, travelling requires money and time which is not something I have right now. Once the Covid restrictions end and I have enough money saved up, after graduating here are some of the places that I would like to visit.

There are so many beautiful places in our very own Canada that I have yet to explore:

Aurora borealis, Canada:

The Aurora borealis is one of the seven wonders of the world. When electrically charged particles from the sun collide with gasses as they enter our atmosphere, the aurora borealis AKA the northern lights are produced. This phenomenon occurs all year round, but they can only be seen in the winter as it is too bright at other times of the year for them to be visible. The sky's the darkest from November to March so that would be the most ideal time to visit. From my research Whitehorse, Yukon is the best place to view the northern lights in Canada. There are so many fun activities that I would want to do here some of which are dogsledding, snowmobiling and visiting the Yukon Wildlife preserve.

Yukon Wildlife preserve

Banff, Alberta:

Banff and Lake Louise is a major tourist hotspot in Alberta and is known for some of the most breathtaking mountain locations on the planet. Banff and Lake Louise offer countless activities and have easy access to pristine nature, numerous outdoor excursions, jaw-dropping landscapes, and a rich history and culture. I love to hike and it has always been a dream of mine to hike in such a beautiful place. When I go to Banff, the hike that I would go on would be one that leads to a lake or waterfall, for example the Rockbound lake hike which leads to the high alpine lake surrounded by a cliff and a breathtaking view. After doing some research I found that this hike is 16.8 km long. While it is on the longer side undertaking this hike would be a challenging and memorable experience for me.

Some places outside of Canada that I have been dreaming to visit are:

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan:

Hunza Valley

Five of the "eight-thousanders" (mountains higher than 8000 meters above sea level) and more than fifty peaks higher than 7,000 meters can be found in Gilgit-Baltistan. The three primary centers for expeditions to the mountains are Gilgit, Astore, and Skardu. Some of the world's highest mountain ranges can be found in this region. Hunza Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan and has many tourist hotspots and this is where I would want to spend most of my time. My mom told me about how she visited this place with my Grandfather when she was my age and I hope to be able to go there one day too as she describes it as being the most breathtaking sight she has ever seen.

Grand Canyon, Arizona:

Like the Northern Lights the Grand Canyon is also one of the seven wonders of the world and is one of the most visited natural attractions and for good reasons too. This natural wonder is 277 miles long and 18 miles wide. The entry points are the North, South and West rims of the canyon. The South and West rim are the most popular spots for exploring this natural wonder. Both of these rims have hiking trails leading to the grandeur of the canyon. I would like to hike at the West rim because it also features a river and is suitable for people of all skill levels unlike the South rim. Although I love hiking I would not say that I am someone who is highly skilled and I am somewhat out of practice.

These are just some of the places that I would like to visit in my lifetime. I could write about so many more, but for now I will leave you guys with this. Thank you so much for reading my blog, I hope you enjoyed it. I would love to hear about some of the places you want to visit or have already visited. I hope we all get a chance to experience memorable adventures and fuel our wanderlust

Links for more information:

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Promotion of Tourism culture in Pakistan

The travel industry can be a multi-billion dollar industry in Pakistan gave there is mindfulness and strategy with respect to partners to advance the way of life of the travel industry. A nation's picture and notoriety are decided based on its ability to give essential offices to sightseers, especially outsiders.

Pakistan is honored with excellent vacationers just as chronicled and strict locales where travelers from abroad visit in enormous numbers. The north of Pakistan is known for its pinnacles, glacial masses, lakes, and backwoods where local the travel industry can prosper as well as a large number of vacationers from abroad can likewise be drawn in. In like manner, the recorded locales of Texila and Mohenjo Daro can be a major draw for unfamiliar sightseers. The deserts of Tharparkar in Sindh and Cholistan in Punjab, just as the shore of Pakistan, especially in Balochistan, additionally can possibly draw in the neighborhood and unfamiliar sightseers in enormous numbers.

In the event that the public authority and different partners are keen on advancing the vacationer industry and local travel industry, they should ensure that satisfactory offices are given. Strategy choices to advance the way of life of the travel industry should consider three significant necessities.

In the first place, the significant vacationer locations like Swat, Naran, Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu should be observed by the individual traveler divisions and services that sightseers visiting such places are given the best offices at moderate costs. Demonstrations of cheating and cheating for convenience and dinners should be killed. It appears, 'vacationer mafias' as a team with authorities deny sightseers freedoms to partake in their days off.

Second, it involves disgrace that the public authority of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has totally neglected to further develop vacationer foundation including streets. For example, Naran is a significant place of interest, and vacationers who visit that spot ensure that they additionally go to the legendry Lake Saiful Muluk. Yet, it is stunning that there is no street from Naran to that lake, and vacationers are left helpless before the 'jeep mafia' who undercut endeavors to build a decent quality street. Tragically the PTI which has been in power in K-P since 2013 has neglected to manage the 'jeep mafia' and build a street to Lake Saiful Muluk which can save a huge number of sightseers from the torment of brutal travel through rocks and stones. In the event that the 'jeep mafia' of Naran sabotages the development of the street from Naran to that lake, where is the writ of the K-P government? The common government should furnish sterile conditions to travelers alongside moderate inns yet it has been seen that dissimilar to tall cases with respect to the PTI government, the truth on the ground is unique. There is a nexus between the lodging mafia and the public authority which results in the abuse of vacationers. The K-P government should carry out its strategic choice to advance nearby and unfamiliar the travel industry as opposed to being associated with debasement with 'jeep and lodging mafia'. There are different objections in Swat and Kaghan-Naran where one can notice the terrible state of streets and helpless vacationer framework.

Third, if the public authority projects that Pakistan will procure Re1 trillion from the travel industry by 2025, all things considered, feverish endeavors ought to be made both at government and commonplace levels to make the way of life of the travel industry by taking estimates which have been featured previously. When there was an affable conflict going on in Sri Lanka from 1983 till 2009 and unfamiliar the travel industry dove, the public authority supported neighborhood the travel industry which attempted to overcome any barrier in pay from unfamiliar the travel industry. Pakistan needs to advance local the travel industry and find viable ways to give wellbeing, security, better sterile, foundation and convenience offices with the goal that both neighborhood and unfamiliar vacationers can be pulled in.

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Skardu | How to Travel? | Flights | Hotels to Stay |

If you are thinking to travel to Skardu, then you are correct. It is the cold desert and best-visiting place in Pakistan. You can visit in winter or during summer vacation. It is located in Gilgit−Baltistan. This place is very beautiful and gives us a heaven view. Let’s have a look!

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5 Mesmerizing Sides Of Pakistan

Pakistan is a beautiful country. Home to 108 peaks above 7,000 meters, including K2, the south Asian country’s mountain scenery is stunning. From the lively cities like Islamabad and Lahore to the beautiful valleys in the north, Pakistan is a perfect place for a unique getaway. Pakistan is the home of mermerizing beauty and infinite culture.

Kalash Valley

Deep in the mountains along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the remote Kalash Valley (also sometimes called Kalasha Valley is home to Kalasha people. Pakistan’s Kalash Valleys, comprised of Bumburet, Birir, and Rumbur are hidden gems surrounded by the dramatic Hindu Kush mountain range, a part of the Himalayas.  The craggy summits are covered with juniper and birch scrubs, providing spectacular natural views. The valleys are well-known for their people's attractiveness as well as their natural beauty.

Bumburet is the most populated valley and popular with Pakistan tourists. Rumbur and Birir are less developed and popular with foreign travelers. Visit the locally-owned Kalasha Dur museum in Bumburet, an attractive cultural museum that gives you all the information needed to tour the stunning valleys.

The best time to visit the Kalash Valleys is during one of their traditional festivals. Chilan Joshi is held in May, Uchau is celebrated in autumn, and Choimus occurs for two weeks around the winter solstice. Tourists are always amazed at the colorful costumes, rituals, drink, and dance. Kalash valley tour is one of the top cultural retreats of Pakistan. Kalash valley tour provides an amazing cultural experience in the Hindukush mountain ranges among the ethnic minority community of Kalash.

Skardo

Skardu, capital of Baltistan is perched 2,438 metres above sea level in the backdrop of the great peaks of the Karakorams.Balti people are a mixture of Tibetan and Caucasian stock and speak Balti, an ancient form of Tibetan. Due to the similarity of its culture, lifestyle and architecture with Tibet, Baltistan is also known as the "Tibet-e-Khurd" (Little Tibet).Skardu valley is endowed with resorts, lakes, a fort, and a cold desert, all of which are breathtakingly beautiful. Skardu, the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan is a paradise of beauty, peace, and wilderness. This valley connects paths to some of the world's highest mountains, including K2, K3, and Gasherbrum.

The valley's beauty is enhanced by its fresh spring water, delicious fruits, the blue water of the Indus River, historical sites, lakes, and pleasant weather, which draw visitors from all over the world.

 KERTHAR AREA

KIRTHAR is home to some unique and special wildlife species, flora and heritage. It is Pakistan’s second largest park and also on the UN’s list of international parks.The Kirthar range stretches from Sindh to Balochistan, serving as a natural border between the two provinces. This mountain range includes the scenic Gorakh Hill (5700), Kutte Ji Qabar (6877) and Bandu Ji Qabar (7112).

This region is not just known for its breathtaking beauty but also for its rich history. Spread across 150 miles, it is an ideal tourist spot due to several streams, springs and historic locations, however, it’s unfortunate that few tourists prefer to visit. The local population is eager to welcome visitors and want to make this area a better place.

Fairy Meadows

Nestled in the raikhot valley, high in the himalayas, it's easy to see why this lovingly green mountain paradise at the foot of a magnificent snowy peak was dubbed fairy meadows.Locals call it "Joot," but German mountaineers, who were no doubt astounded when they first saw this idyllic landscape, gave it the name Märchenwiese (literally "Fairy Tale Meadows"). Locals call it "Joot," but German mountaineers, who were no doubt astounded when they first saw this idyllic landscape, gave it the name Märchenwiese (literally "Fairy Tale Meadows").

The journey to Fairy Meadows necessitates bravery and stamina. The journey to Fairy Meadows necessitates bravery and stamina. The journey to Fairy Meadows necessitates bravery and stamina.but when you reached once the beautiful tranquility of the natural setting, the wonderful hospitality and stunning views of Nanga Parbat forget you each and everything and get lost in the breathtaking beauty of fairy meadows.

In Pakistan, a Fairy Meadows is a must place to visit. Fairy Meadows is one of the most popular and beautiful places to hike in Pakistan and for good reasons. Fairy Meadows is best to visit between April and May or September and October, preferably on weekdays, because these are considered the shoulder seasons, and while the weather may be a little colder than during the midsummer months, you are more likely to have the place to yourself.

Deosai Plains

Deosai is located on the boundary of Karakoram and the western Himalayas, and at no point it is less than 4000 meters above sea level. It remains covered with snow for 8 months. The rest of the year, it hosts a range of beautiful flowers of all hues and colors, but not a single tree is found in this plateau spread over 3000 sq. km.

The weather in quite unpredictable here, sometimes it starts snowing in summer. Sunlight and clouds seem to play hide and seek here, with the sun shining one minute, and overcast in next.

Sheosar Lake a part of deosai plains is one of the world's highest lakes. In the summer, the deep blue lake, with snow-covered mountains in the background and foliage with wild flowers in the front, provides such a vision that one is entertained for the rest of his life.

There are various springs in Deosai that are teeming with trout fish that serve as food for both villagers and bears. The actual beauty of Deosai is the backdrop of 5000 metre high mountains, fauna living in these mountains, clouds so low that one can nearly touch them, Himalayan Golden eagles flying between the clouds, and a weird aroma in the atmosphere that is presumably a blend of brown bears, red foxes, white tigers, and mischievous marmots.

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Skardu is a city in the autonomous region of Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan, and you can easily reach it by taking your cheap flights.

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Thrifty Vacation Techniques For The Budget Concious

Travel might be stressful for any person. When you are not prepared to deal with the difficulties that could occur while on a trip, then it is very doubtful which you would get touring an effective practical experience. Even so, there are several tactics which you can use to make your traveling encounter, considerably more acceptable. When you are traveling from the region, it is best to beverage only water in bottles. This is especially essential in nations exactly where the caliber of their tap water can be questionable. It's safer to possibly shell out much more and be harmless than risk obtaining ill due to contaminated regular faucet water. Study through to the language of your location you are planning to go to before leaving. Vocabulary boundaries could be tricky. Naturally, you can manage in a international country without communicating the vocabulary. Nevertheless, it is always smart to remember to brush-through to significant words and phrases like "law enforcement" or "hospital." Just before departing on a journey, the smart traveler makes sure a minimum of one particular person back home is aware of where by he is going to be. This "house foundation" make contact with also need to be updated with any unplanned alterations the traveler experiences on the way. Somebody that is aware of where a visitor is - and in which they will be - might be a great support when it comes to issues on the streets. When traveling to very poor countries around the world or countries around the world with higher crime rates, continue to keep your valuables from eyesight. Don't put on a video camera around your shoulder joint or maybe a inexpensive view on your hand if you don't would like to draw in the interest of burglars and beggars. Possess a shoulder joint case for these types of items as an alternative. When you are travelling on a tight budget, take advantage of the in-area facilities to cook your own food items. The coffee machine which is typically presented in even the cheapest hotel rooms can be used as a very hot dish. You can heating simple water in the carafe for ramen or broth, or utilize the warm platter alone to make sausage. When traveling by using a child, you have to bring along things that will keep him fascinated and satisfied in the vacation. Do the best to incorporate a number of the child's most much loved toys and games. Provide a brand new gadget to maintain him fascinated the whole getaway. Get in touch with the air-port ahead of time to receive your chair project. Without a seat project there is a possibility which you may be knocked from a flight. If this takes place, you could find yourself caught within the terminal hanging around for the upcoming flight. This may get several hours. 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Also, understand that some airlines charge for checked out travel luggage right after the first bit. It is best to be harmless than sorry in terms of loading. Travelers on cruise ships ought to acquire any seats, shoreline expeditions or lodging after they have board. Many people think that they need to book these things in front of their holiday, but on account of unpredictable scenarios, they might not be able to rely on them if the time shows up. Waiting around until they are on board helps ensure that they could participate and frequently will save you just a little cash. To find the most enjoyment while travelling, be sure to take forecasted weather conditions into mind. Make sure you look at the climate for your arranged destination when your getaway particular date strategies. Don't let your summer getaway be ruined from a chilly top or discover youself to be in a skiing resort without snowfall. 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“Top 10 beautiful places in northern areas of Pakistan”

  Do you have a bucket list of the most incredible places in Pakistan? Well, we’ve made you're dream come true wif our top 10 beautiful places in Pakistan. From Gilgit Skardu Naran to nalter valley – you have no excuse not to explore all of these natural gems!

Our greatest hope is that this list inspires you and motivates you in the same way it has empowered us to create more content on travel destinations from around the world.

Pakistan is a country with many regions, each having its own beauty. There are many beautiful places in Pakistan dat deserve to be on this list of the top 10 most amazing places in Pakistan. These are some of the best sights you can find there.   

  1) Lake Saiful Muluk-Kaghan Valley

The Lake Saiful Muluk-Kaghan Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan. The valley is situated at an altitude of about 1100 meters above sea level and has a population of about 6000 people. It is located in the Kaghan Valley, near Naran (about 60 km from Naran).

Lake Saiful Muluk-Kaghan Valley has many attractions that are worth visiting for tourists who love nature tours. One can go on hiking or trekking to explore dis natural beauty, enjoy mountain biking trails, or just take time off to relax by taking a stroll through the forested valley.

 10; Ghizer valley

The Ghizer Valley is a beautiful place to visit in Pakistan. Home to some of the most spectacular scenery you’ll ever see, it’s also one of the more peaceful areas of dis country. It’s a great way to get away from all dat noise and just enjoy life for a while! Ghizer Valley is a beautiful place in Pakistan. It TEMP has been named as one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan due to its natural landscape, mountain views, and is located near the border with Afghanistan. The valley was once an area where Buddhist monks lived but now it is home to many different ethnic groups including Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazara people, and other smaller communities from all over the world who has settled there.     dis amazing destination features breathtaking landscapes that will make you're heart skip a beat! And if TEMPyou’re looking for adventure then dis is definitely the place for you since Ghizer Valley offers some

Mahodand lake: A gem of the swamps

Mahodand Lake is one of the most breathtaking spots in Pakistan. Mahodand Lake is one of the major tourist attractions in kalam Valley, and it is also non as “The Jewel of Swat”. Mahodand Lake attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Mahodand Lake is one of the most breathtaking lakes in Pakistan beautiful lake in the Hindu Kush mountain range, Mahodand is located at a distance of about 35 kilometers from Kalam.

Teh lake is surrounded by dense forests and meadows, wif pines and pastures that serve as a camping site in teh summer. Teh banks of teh lake are full of reeds and grasses, which provide natural beauty to teh surroundings.

A boat service is available to transport tourists to the middle of the lake where there is a small island floating on it known as”Zalzala Par” (the island of the quake). The color and shape of this island changes wif the movement of wind and water.

Mahodand is a lake in the vicinity of Kalam in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located at a distance of about 35 km from Kalam and can be reached from an uphill road from Jalkhand or Kalam.

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Looking for a nice place to plan your vacations?

Have it all sorted.

Skardu is one of the best place for your vacation. From exotic destinations to good food, you will get it all in Skardu.

Talking about affordability, it is one of the affordable trip to plan and doesn't cost you a kidney

The locals there are very hospitable and loving.

Some of the best places to visit are

- Basho Valley

- Kharpocho Fort

- Khaplu Fort

- Sarfaranga Cold Desert

- Lower Kachura Lake

- Upper Kachura Lake

- Deosai

- Sadpara Lake

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The beautiful Upper Kachura Lake

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Top 10 Tourist Destinations In Pakistan

Pakistan is home to some of the most unblemished tourist locales and is a hidden gem in the world of tourism.

As the effects of pandemic wear off, Pakistan is looking forward to welcome tourist to this largely unexplored but exotic tourist location.  

For those who wish to venture into this country of underrated picturesque locations and ancient fortress, here is list of places you can should visit if you are planning a trip to Pakistan.  

The Kalash valleys 

The Kalash Valleys comprises of Bumburet, Birir, and Rumbur.  This charming place is known for its ethereal beauty and the fascinating tribe of ‘The Kalash or Kalsha’.  

They claim to be descendants of Alexander the great’s soldiers and are known for their unique lifestyle and culture.  

The unique combination of the people and the natural beauty of this place makes Kalash Valleys a fascinating adventure.  

Places to stay: 

Hindukush Height – Trip advisor rating – 4.5/5   

Ayun Fort Inn – Trip Advisor rating – 4.5/5  

Mohenjo Daro  

Mohenjo Daro is an archeological site that dates back to 2500 BCE. The remains of Mohenjo-daro which means ‘Mound of the Dead’ reveals that this civilization was eons ahead of its time in engineering and urban planning.

This is one of the most well-preserved sites and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.  

Places to stay:  

Asia hotel: Trip Advisor rating 5/5  

Paris Inn: Trip Advisor rating 3.5/5  

Sambara Inn: Trip Advisor rating 3/5 

Travel and tour operators in Pakistan who wish to avail great packages on tours to Mohenjo Daro can register as travel agents on Gatetours.com 

Deosai National Park  

Deosai, is home to expansive meadows, snow-capped peaks and gorgeous blue lakes.  Deosai is remarkable in terms of beauty and biodiversity making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Pakistan.  

Places to stay: 

Hotel Mountain Lodge Holiday Home- Trip Advisor Rating – 5/5  

Hotel One Skardu – Trip Advisor Rating – 4.5/5 

Hargisa Hut – Trip Advisor Rating – 4.5/5 

Wagah border 

Wagah Border is a part of the border between India and Pakistan. The Wagah Border Ceremony or the ‘Beating Retreat Ceremony’ is quite the event and draws a huge crowd on both the sides of the border.  

This ceremony consists of closing the international gate, lowering the flags of both the countries and draws quite the reaction from the crowd. 

Places to stay:  

Avari Xpress Gulberg- Trip Advisor Rating – 5/5 

Ramada by Wyndham Lahore Gulberg II - Trip Advisor Rating- 5/5 

Royal Swiss Lahore- Trip Advisor Rating- 5/5 

Travel and tour operators in Lahore who wish to avail great packages on tours to Wagah Border can register as travel agents on Gatetours.com    

Click here to read about more tourist locations hotels in Pakistan  

As a tourist destination, Pakistan has a lot to offer and can be quite a rewarding experience for a traveler. Travel and tour operators who to avail the best transfer, hotel booking, deals, packages and hotels in Pakistan should look no further than Gate Tours. Get your Gate Tours Login today! Get in touch with us at sales@gatetours.com. Leading B2B Travel Operator in Pakistan , Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE . 

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You are recommended to clearly understand all features and places before visiting the valley. This place would for sure be the best site you ever visited.

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Best Affordable K6 K7 peak Expedition in Pakistan one can envision super. Sadly, the vast majority of the stone quality not great and when it is acceptable then you can see strong rock and unquestionably strong rock for rock climbers.

A portion of the K6 K7 Expedition in Pakistan are Baltoro Muztagh, Trango Towers are the Karakoram's most well known stone. In closeness are other collosal towers, for example, the Cathedral Towers, Uli Biaho and Shipton Spire.

The notable regions for rock moving in North Pakistan is Baltistan, where one can discover the vast majority of value rocks. The region in Baltistan are in the Baltoro Region along the Baltoro icy mass, Snow Lake, Charakusa valley, Kondus and saltoro valley and Nangma Valley.

In Hunza and Nagar area along the acclaimed Karakorum Highway, extremely quality rocks are all over the place and among them the most well known rocks are Lady Finger and Pumori Chhish.

There are different regions likely Charakusa and Nangma Valleys in the Masherbrum Musztagh which are large divider paradise ant reason for the tours to Karakorum range. The Nangma Valley is home to Amin Brakk the Great Tower (5800m). The Charakusa Glacier is likewise amazing with K7 being the most well known. These valleys have gotten a great deal of climbers over the most recent ten years or thereabouts and there are as of now different 'exemplary' lines. New courses are being set up each year in these last territories.

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Guide to Pakistan: A 10 Day Itinerary in Northern Pakistan

If you happen to’re contemplating your first go to to Pakistan and need an itinerary to rival all others, right here is the proper 10-day introduction to Pakistan. This itinerary focuses on the Northern areas with their dramatic landscapes, historic forts, historical structure and proximity to the likes of Ladakh, world well-known for its’ unbelievable mountain ranges.

Pakistan is without doubt one of the most underrated journey locations for a wide range of causes. Not with out its’ issues, Pakistan is thought for having a fancy and sophisticated historical past because it was established in 1947. For that motive I’d personally suggest a guided tour in your first go to, although haven’t any motive to not encourage a solo journey given my very own expertise.

For the sake of readability, travelling solo (and specifically as a feminine) within the likes of Bali or Bangkok could be very totally different to travelling solo in Pakistan. If you’re new to solo journey I’d counsel gaining expertise in nations extra populated by vacationers and certainly, with a extra developed method towards tourism and overseas guests.

As a result of I didn’t journey by Pakistan as a solo feminine, I’d counsel studying this submit by The Broke Backpacker for additional data and readability given her thorough documentation on the subject (and sensible protection of Pakistan!)

Islamabad

This itinerary follows my 10-day journey all through Pakistan, beginning in Islamabad. The tour was put collectively by our information Atta (you may e-mail him right here) who works full time as a information in Northern Pakistan (extra on Atta later). 

Islamabad (or Isloo to the locals) is the capital metropolis of Pakistan however not even near the most important metropolis. There are a whopping 213 million individuals in Pakistan and simply 1 million in Islamabad. That makes town nice for a stopover and introduction to the nation. I’d suggest no less than one full day to discover Islamabad, although it wouldn’t harm to permit for 2 and reap the benefits of shaking jet lag on the identical time.

Begin the day proper with one of many greatest coffees in Islamabad, discovered at Mocca Cafe in Kohsar Market. While you’re there make sure you wander round and start to expertise the native purchasing. I’d counsel benefiting from the chance to purchase a shawl or two, as you will want to put on a shawl when getting into mosques and as a normal rule, it’s a good suggestion to have on one hand for sure conditions that decision for protecting up as an indication of respect to the native tradition.

For a fantastic pashmina (that are in actual fact from Nepal), head over to Maharaja Handicrafts at F6 markez, college highway. For Afghan Handicrafts and antiques head over to the few retailers across the nook from Maharaja on Aga Khan Highway close to the flower retailers.

Test in to the Serena Resort in order for you an unforgettable introduction to Pakistani tradition, structure, and opulent interiors inside what is taken into account probably the most stunning lodge in Islamabad. The lodge has all of the perks you can ever want, together with an out of doors swimming pool, health centre and large restaurant to get pleasure from a buffet breakfast.

Skardu

An necessary notice on this itinerary: it depends completely on this primary flight from Islamabad to Skardu, which is sadly topic to many cancellations given the climate path getting into the mountain ranges in Skardu. Ought to your flight be cancelled and you’re travelling as a part of a tour, various preparations might be made for you. If you’re travelling by yourself accord, I’d suggest having a couple of days of flexibility in case of cancellation, as there is just one flight a day and it’s completely climate dependent.

Sadly our journey started in simply that style: a cancelled flight to Skardu, leading to a 12 hour drive towards that path and a immediate in us reversing our itinerary. With a dose of optimism I hope the identical doesn’t occur to you, so will proceed to share the itinerary because it was initially deliberate as we nonetheless visited all of those locations – simply in reverse and with far more time in a bus!

On the best way to Skardu make sure you request a seat on the left hand aspect of the airplane for one of the best picture alternatives – you gained’t remorse it as you enter the mountain ranges within the North!

When you arrive make sure you replenish on dried apricots, walnuts and almonds for the lengthy journey by highway over the approaching days. There have been days the place we might not eat for 12 hours at a time given the distant places of those cities, so it’s higher to be ready! 

Shigar Fort

A few hours drive from Skardu and you’ll arrive at Shigar Fort, one in all Northern Pakistan’s most stunning lodges occupying an previous fort. The expertise is actual and uncooked – nearly so actual that it feels as when you have stepped in to a film set as a result of it’s so picturesque. The city itself can also be nice to stroll round in the course of the day amidst the hustle and bustle or you may take a bicycle for a extra relaxed afternoon to stretch the legs after your lengthy airplane and bus journey. 

If you happen to can time your luck, there could also be an area polo match going down close by. Ask your information or one of many locals for up to date data – this can be a fashionable sport within the Gilgit-Baltistan area and identified fashionable as “Recreation of the Kings”.

Khaplu Palace

It’s a additional three hours drive to succeed in Khaplu Palace, however that is arms down one of the crucial stunning properties to remain in all of Pakistan and certainly, the spotlight of my journey. When you have time to spend multiple evening, this property is greatest loved at a slower tempo. You’ll want to make use of the guided palace tour as there’s a lot to study in regards to the historical past of the palace and its surrounds. 

The Royal Excessive Tea is an expertise to not be forgotten and is served on a terrace overlooking the palace grounds and has sweeping views of the encompassing mountains. If you happen to ask politely the lodge employees may additionally allow you to discover the rooftop of the palace, which has 360 diploma views over Khaplu. 

If you’re feeling extra lively and adventurous, there’s a nice panoramic view available at Thoqsikhar, a two hour hike from the palace. Ask the lodge to pack a picnic lunch or begin your journey early within the morning with the solar and return to the palace for a relaxed lunch within the gardens.

When you have time the day you’re trying out, take into account stopping at Bara, a small city simply 20 minutes from Khaplu and en path to your subsequent vacation spot: Gilgit. Right here you’ll discover a wool spinning and weave centre that trains and helps native girls. That is additionally a terrific place to buy an area Baltistani topi.

Gilgit

It’s a prolonged drive from Khaplu to Gilgit, so make sure you depart in good time for those who want to see Gilgit earlier than darkish and even perhaps take a hike to the water channel above town that gives views of the valley under and likewise options the victory monument of Taj Mughul in addition to the seventh century Kargah Buddha rock carving. While in Gilgit we stayed on the Serena Resort and I used to be beginning to realise how a lot I appreciated these stunning lodges being all throughout Pakistan! They had been extraordinarily welcoming and felt like coming house. Buffet breakfasts had been a spotlight as had been the interiors, all the time devoted to the native space and paying tribute to influences in Central Asia.

Karimabad, Hunza

If you’ll spend a couple of days in anybody place, I’d extremely suggest basing your self for a couple of days within the Hunza Valley. Famend for its appeal, cleanliness and 995 literacy fee, Hunza is usually thought to be one of the crucial stunning cities to go to within the North of Pakistan.

If you happen to’re feeling peckish, begin your day at Cafe de Hunza for a slice of well-known walnut cake with an iced latte (which is definitely a frappe for ye Westerners) and so refreshing after days and days of prompt espresso! 

There are lots of cities to discover in Hunza, however with restricted time we made our solution to Gulmit, one of many highlights within the Hunza Valley. Right here there are a variety of ladies’s initiatives and it was one of many few cities the place we noticed girls within the streets. To assist native communities, some nice gadgets to buy as souvenirs or items to take house are apricot lotions and oils, gem stones, woollen shawls and woodcraft. You’ll find many artisans and store keepers on the streets who’re greater than keen to assist (a lot of which communicate excellent English) and never as soon as was I hassled to purchase something all through my time in Pakistan.

Not too removed from Hunza, I’d extremely suggest a go to to Attabad lake. This lake appeared  after a landslide that killed 20 individuals generally known as the Attabad catastrophe. The lake collects glacial silt from the encompassing mountains, leading to its turquoise blue color in Spring and Summer season. Additional down the highway edging nearer to the border with China is the rickety bridge generally known as “The Indiana Jones Bridge” for its likeness, although it by no means appeared within the movies. It’s completely value a go to however not for the faint hearted!

Karakoram Freeway

Thought of to be one of many best engineering accomplishments of the 20th century, the Karakoram Freeway connects Pakistan and China and is without doubt one of the highlights of Northeastern Pakistan. Your complete journey is 805 miles lengthy however you don’t must drive the complete solution to expertise a few of the epic surroundings that takes you thru hair-raising turns, infinite mountain ranges and lots of small villages the place locals will wave as you move by.

Fairy Meadows

If journey journey is extra your model and also you’re prepared for one wild journey, don’t miss the prospect to leap on the jeeps and make your solution to fairy Meadows alongside a steep cliff edge. After a one hour drive to the top of the highway, it’s only a 1.5-2 hour hike to the Fairy Meadows camp, which is a well-liked cease en path to the Base Camp for Nanga Parbat.

If time is in your aspect you would possibly take into account embarking on the trek to base camp the next morning – in keeping with my information this was an extra 10-12 hour hike with primary lodging at base camp. The Swiss-style cabins at Fairy Meadows are beautiful and plush, full with scorching water and electrical energy! This was a fantastic a part of the world to get up and benefit from the crisp mountain air so if time is in your aspect, you might even wish to keep an additional evening.

If you’re inquisitive about travelling to Pakistan with a information I can extremely suggest my information Atta who made our time in Pakistan nothing in need of superb. He has a few years expertise as a information in addition to being skilled in mountaineering, so is a good contact for those who’re in search of an area information to embark on a trek or two (I’ve set my eyes on K2 base camp subsequent!)

You’ll be able to contact Atta by e-mail: hunzaguide@gmail.com

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In memory of Jonghae I was giving up. I didn’t want to do this anymore. My clothes were soaked with sweat, my legs and arms covered in scratches from overgrowth taller than I was. For hours I had been wrestling my way through thick vegetation that didn’t allow me to see anything around me, not even my partner Coen, who was walking only a couple of meters in front of me.

I felt the exhaustion wearing me out and the sense of insecurity that I had kept at bay for so many days recurring in full force.

“See! You are too weak, you can’t do this! What made you think you could hike 465 miles in the mountains? Much shorter hikes in Pakistan’s Himalayas and Patagonia’s Andes did you in. Don’t you know by now your body is not up to this?”

Hiking the Baekdu-daegan Mountain Ridge

I had been set on hiking the 465-mile Baekdu Daegan Mountain Ridge in South Korea the moment I read about it. I was enticed by images of vast mountain regions covered in forests and home to colorful Buddhist temples, mountain shrines, landmarks from ancient civilizations and monuments honoring the Korean War. Coen had expressed his doubts.

“Will you be able to manage this?”

I was suffering from a constantly recurring anaemia as well as endometriosis. The latter causes, among other things, sudden cramps that make me stop in my tracks while trying to keep breathing, and a constant sense of feeling tired or exhausted.

However, I had wanted to do this hike and convinced Coen to give it a try. Now I was giving up and a feeling of defeat was crushing me. When vegetation made way for forest we sat down in the shade, ate a handful of nuts and discussed our options. I wanted to quit. Coen wanted to continue. I suggested to stop for now and return in a couple of weeks, when the heat wave would be over. Since the temperatures were getting to Coen as well, a period of rest sounded reasonable.

Meeting Jonghae

Frankly, I had little confidence that I was going to be up to the rest of the hike but didn’t express those doubts. I didn’t have to take that decision now. We hiked down the mountains and hitchhiked back to where our car was parked. We visited a public bath for a major body scrub, took a rest, and made our way north to Seoul to see some friends.

On the way we stopped at the entrance of Odaesan National Park to visit its famous Woljeongsa Temple. Next to us in the parking lot was another car. A man stepped out and introduced himself. Jonghae was smitten with our road journey of more than twelve years in Asia and South America and invited us to lunch.

“You have to eat mountain vegetables here. I know the best place in the area. But first I have to walk. I walk every day.”

We learned he had an advanced stage of cancer and regularly underwent chemotherapy. He had gained weight, his shoulder-length hair was very thin, and he had trouble finding the right words in English – all results of the treatment, he explained.

Jonghae’s Travels

As we squatted around a low table in a restaurant and savored a mountain-vegetable jeonshik – a type of set-meal with a bowl of rice and all kinds of tiny dishes of vegetables, tofu, mushrooms that will be topped up as often as you like – he shared his passion for hiking and traveling. Despite his illness he had traveled the Karakorum Highway in Pakistan the previous year and he wanted to drive the Pan-American Highway from Canada down to Argentina.

“But that will be too much now,” he sighed. “Maybe I will return to Pakistan instead and visit Skardu instead.”

We told him about our attempt to hike the Baekdu Daegan and I expressed my doubts, about the heat and the exhaustion. He, on the other hand, immediately became enthusiastic.

“Oh yes, you have to hike the entire stretch. Of course you can do it. You will love it and meet great people.”

He had hiked the ‘White Mountain Ridge Trail’, as Baekdu Daegan translates, three times. Even now, sick as he was, he hiked every day.

“It is what keeps me alive,” he commented.

The doctors confirmed this was most likely helping him to fight his cancer and deal with chemotherapy.

Jonghae and the Baekdu Daegan

But Jonghae’s ambitions had gone beyond his own hiking adventures. He wants city kids to connect with nature and get to know their own country. In 2005 he set up a program at the Middle School where he worked in Seoul. Children around fourteen years old, plus their parents or siblings if they want, hike the trail two days a month, so it takes them one and a half years to complete the Baekdu Daegan.

Jonghae’s enthusiasm stirred a new energy in me too. Maybe I needed more willpower? Maybe I expected to fail and gave up too quickly? And if 14-year-olds could do this, shouldn’t I be able to do it? I felt the fire returning in me. Maybe if we walked the trail in shorter sections, took more breaks… I started making new plans already.

Back on the Trail

Five weeks later, with the intense summer heat gone, we were back on the trail. It was an experience never to be forgotten. Oh yes, I struggled and cried and yelled I was going to throw the towel in once more. But then I would think of Jonghae and the kids and push on.

Magic – You just feel it when around Korea’s intriguing, ancient yew trees.

Magic – Because you’re on the top of the world!

View from Haneul-jae (3rd gate).

A sansin-gak; a shrine for the Mountain Spirit.

A moment of magic indeed.

Magic – When you have reached the top of a mountain.

For a large part I loved the rhythm of hiking, and felt deeply privileged and blessed to be doing this. During weekends South Koreans are out in the mountains in large numbers and we met many. They have a culture of sharing: a candy, an egg, a sip of soju and sometimes we would sit together for a short break or a meal.

People who live along the trail invited us to stay at their place, offered a meal or stuffed our backpacks with cucumbers, bell peppers or apples – whatever happened to be harvested. These were all moments to feel invigorated again, to bring a smile to a body that was hurting, to have confidence again, to feel a sense of kindred spirits.

I felt a deep appreciation for Korean culture and people and we learned much from their generosity, hospitality, smiles and willingness to help. In fact, hiking the Baekdu Daegan is a perfect introduction to South Korea’s culture.

It took us forty-seven days of hiking to reach the finish. To arrive at that last stele with ‘Baekdu Daegan’ depicted in Korean characters, of which there are dozens along the trail, was a bit of an anticlimax. Suddenly the hike was over.

The Finish?

Or so we thought. That evening we received a message.

“Are you still in Sokcho? Don’t leave! I will meet you there tomorrow. The kids are completing the 11th Baekdu-daegan hike. It would be great to see you both again. I will meet you there because I first have to go for my morning hike. Jonghae.”

He had given up his presidency of the organization a few years earlier because he got cancer but he was staying involved as much as possible. For the first time in three years he was able to hike a section of the final day.

We applauded the kids as they stepped out of the forest onto the pavement, and walked the last meters to the monument that signifies the end of the Baekdu Daegan in South Korea (the trail continues into North Korea but is off-limits). Jonghae took pictures of them all.

A group of 45 students and 45 family members had completed the hike, the youngest being 10 and the oldest 75. As the group offered food and water to the mountain spirits we joined them in prayer to thank the mountain spirits for a safe return. Contrary to our finish the day before, this ceremony felt like a fitting closure of our adventure and I was thankful to Jonghae for making us part of the experience.

Before his ‘breath was to become air,’ as Jonghae to eloquently phrased his dying, we visited him in the hospice near Seoul Optimistic as ever he chatted about having plans to return to Pakistan and China, albeit in a wheelchair because the cancer had paralyzed him. His joy for life and his faith in being able to travel again was so intense that his passing two weeks later, September 26, caught us off guard.

We will miss him.

Of course you can hike a 465-mile mountain trail! In memory of Jonghae I was giving up. I didn’t want to do this anymore. My clothes were soaked with sweat, my legs and arms covered in scratches from overgrowth taller than I was.

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Places to visit in Breathtaking Skardu

Are you planning a trip to the breathtaking Skardu district in the Gilgit-Baltistan region?

If so, then we have to say that this destination on your bucket list will not disappoint you.

This is because the diversity in topography in this area is so great that it would not bore you. Rather, every place you visit in Skardu will fascinate you like never before.

To make sure you make the most of your trip to Skardu, Jovago Pakistan offers an article on all the places you can visit as you explore the impressive capital of the Skardu district.

 Satpara Lake:

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Satparasee is a natural lake that provides water to the Skardutal. The lake offers a breathtaking view of the passerby with its crystal blue waters. If you drive by landboat, you can fish on Satparasee, which is full of delicious fish.

Kharpocho Fort:

Among the various archaeological sites in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Kharpocho Fort was built on the banks of the Indus River in the Skardu district. The fort offers a breathtaking view of the entire district. In translation, the Kharpocho Fort means king of the fortresses.

Katpana Desert in Skardu:

Deserts are commonly known for their hot temperatures. However, you will be surprised that there are also cold deserts in Pakistan. Amazing, what? Popularly known as the Cold Desert, the Katpana Desert is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters and is the highest cold desert in the world. The desert is one of the rarest sights where white sand meets snow-capped mountains. It is therefore one of the most visited tourist destinations in the district of Skardu.

Deosai National Park:

Much of the Deosai National Park is located on the borders of the mighty Karakoram and Himalayan ranges and belongs to the district of Skardu. Translated into Urdu, the word Deosai means "land of the giants". The park is often considered the second highest plateau in the world. Accessible only in the summer season, Deosai National Park was originally established to protect the various species of endangered animals such as snow leopard, red fox, Himalayan ibex and Himalayan brown bear.

Kachura Lake:

Lake Kachura is 32 kilometers from Skardu and is a tourist attraction. This is because the shores of the lake provide a rare yet fascinating picture of the colorful flowers and peach, apricot and apple trees, especially in the spring season. Kachura is famous for its trout and is therefore a popular fishing spot for trout lovers.

All of the above places give beauty to the Skardu district in a unique way. Visit these tourist attractions to get the opportunity to collect memories that you can appreciate later. Best Lahore vacation packages by Hitch A Hike are announced for Travel Lovers. Our packages inclusive of all expenditures and facilities.