The northern areas in Pakistan have attracted the tourists from around the globe but there are some other places in Pakistan that have a lot of history and beauty hidden in them.
These places are an epitome of architecture and present a fascinating representation of Pakistani culture and traditions.
These places are the reason behind Pakistan being the most splendid tourist choice. Following are some of the important and most attractive places to visit in Pakistan.
Lahore:
Lahore is a very famous city of Pakistan that is having a lot of architectural and cultural gems hidden in it.
Lahore does not hold only the historical or vintage places in its heart but it also shows the modern side of Pakistani culture. If you are visiting Pakistan then make sure that Lahore is included in your travel list.
The restoration of the Lahore Fort has recently been done with the help of trust named Agha Khan Trust for culture besides this the Shalimar Gardens are considered to be one of the magnificent and most attractive gardens of the world.
The actual heart of Lahore Badshahi Mosque is Pakistan’s most famous piece of architecture regarding the religious aspects.
Along with the architecture and history the food of Lahore is also finger licking good and many tourists visit Lahore just to have the taste of the delicious food.
Multan:
Multan is another famous city of Pakistan and it is mostly known for the production of delicious mangoes.
It is also famous as the city of saints and it is the oldest populated place than any else place throughout the entire Asia.
This city was beleaguered by Alexander the Great and this makes it the most historical and ancient place in Pakistan.
The places to visit in Multan include the Shrines of saints one of them is the shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam with its marvelous architecture and beautiful tiles and the second one is the tomb of Shamsuddin Sabzwari having its unique yellow dome on top.
Karakoram Highway:
If you are a fan of road trips then Karakoram Highway is the best decision having a total length of 1300 kilometers.
This also road trip also present the beautiful views of Nanga Parbat and some other splendid mountains passing through the valleys of Gilgit and Hunza and finally joining with the border of China.
The journey from Gilgit to the China’s border is truly a great and a memorable adventure.
Rohtas Fort:
The landscape and the territory of Pakistan has a history of battles and you can see palisades throughout the country that represent the heart wrenching history of previous battles to get this land of Pakistan.
Rohtas Fort located near Dina has the largest collection of these fortifications.
According to UNESCO reports this place is considered to be best example of Mughal military architecture having a 4 kilometer walls of sandstone along with 14 highly secured gates that protects a vast collection of mosques and other domestic infrastructures.
Fairy Meadow
For the lovers of hiking Fairy Meadows is the best place and there is no doubt that this amongst the most beautiful places in Pakistan. The famous mountain Nanga Parbat ascends through the lands and the forest of Alpine which is also the home of many wild creatures like bears and deer. The flowers spread colors throughout the Fairy Meadows and the beautiful serene place also reflects in the water of beautiful lakes.
Moenjodaro:
Moenjodaro is considered to be one of the oldest places in the world that was built in the territory of Sindh about 4500 years ago.
The word Moenjodaro basically means “The Mound of the Dead” and this had been the center of a very advanced Indus Valley Civilization that had its roots not only in Pakistan but also in India and Afghanistan.
This is also the first ever site to be considered as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are ruins of streets, towers and a huge bath for public.
Shandur Pass
The Shandur Pass is located near the scenic Shandur Lake about 3.72 kilometers above the sea level this is truly one of the most eye captivating mountainous regions in Pakistan.
This beautiful place is having the most renowned polo ground of Pakistan where the annual competition is held between the participants of Gilgit and Chitral. The competitors sit on the back of horses having the set rules and regulations.
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan and it is also densely populated. This place is famous for its crazy night life there might not be many nighclubs in Pakistan because alcohol is not allowed in the country but unless you get the permit of government to use alcohol but there is a lot of happenings in Karachi as the sun sets the real Karachi wakes up.
The famous places like Base Rock Café and The Second Floor are the main attractions of live music enthusiasts along with this the famous locations of Karachi like Burns Road and Rashid Minhas Road are famous for their tasty and unique food items where many food lovers gather at night to satisfy their taste buds.
Karachi provides an unforgettable experience to the tourists due to its food and the scenic beauty of vast beaches.
Katas Raj Temples:
Pakistan has a very interesting and diverse history. We see that there is a larger population of Muslims in Pakistan but there was when other religions like Buddhism, Hinduism etc were dominant.
There is a pool located in the center of the temple and it is considered that it was formed from the tears of Hindu God Shiva and in Sanskrit epic named Mahabharata the Pandava Brothers were exiled in this temple. This building is in a bad condition but some restoration work has been done to preserve this piece of history.
Attari Wagah Border:
The Attari Waggah Border is a very significant place because this is the borderline between Pakistan and India. There happens a daily closing ceremony and that is considered as the most intriguing and fascinating show of military actions where the soldiers from both the sides show off who can perform in sync , shout louder and kick higher in the air and also who can have the better facial hair especially the moustaches.
All these activities make the ceremony a memorable one and this kind of afternoon is hard to forget where you get to see some competition on the borders of Pakistan and India.