The 10 tourist spots of Pakistan which you should visit once in your lifetime. Pakistan is a beautiful country with most nature based scenery & landscapes.

1. 10 Pakistani Tourist Spots
(You must visit once)
Presented by: Bilal Khan Durrani (27427)

2. PAKISTAN – OUR HOMELAND

3. |Naltar Valley|
Famous for its colourful lakes.
Situated at a drive of 2.5 hours from Gilgit.
World’s tastiest potatoes are cultivated here.
Covered with pine trees.
This valley doesn’t seem to be a part of this world
because;

6. |Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir|
 Among most beautiful valleys of Azad Kashmir.
 It Stretches out for 240 kilometres.
 Neelum also holds freshwater streams, forests, lush green mountains & a river.
 Situated opposite to Keran - Sector of Indian held Kashmir near north of Azad
Kashmir.
 Also known as BLUE GEM VALLEY

9. |Shangrila Resort, SKARDU|
 SKARDU – The central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan.
 During the 7 hours journey, one is greeted with several streams, springs
& the hospitality of the local people.
 To reach SHANGRILA, one must crosses the old wooden bridge built
over the River Indus.
 A paradise on earth for tourists.
 Restaurant in Shangrila rest house is highlight of this place, which is
built in the structure of an aircraft.

12. |Gojal Valley: Where Pakistan Begins|
 It borders with China & Afghanistan.
 Situated 15,397 feet above sea level & remains covered with snow all year long.
 The Karakoram Highway which connects Pakistan to China also passes through
Gojal Valley and enters China at Khunjerab.

13. Karakoram Highway in Gojal

15. |Desosai Plains: Welcome to Surreal Pakistan|
 Situated on the boundary of Karakoram & the western
Himalayas.
 It is 4000 meters above sea level & it also covers with snow
for 8 months.
 The rest of the year it hosts a range of beautiful flowers of all
hues & colours but not a single tree found in this plateau.
 Sheosar lake is also a part of this & one of the highest lake in
world.

18. |White Palace Swat|
Only breathtaking location in the Swat District.
Situated at a distance of 12 km from the city of
mingora.
 Not only do tourists visit Marghazar for its natural
beauty and pleasant weather but also to visit the
historic white palace (1941).
 Swat's White Palace: Cut from the same stone as
the Taj Mahal.

21. |Kerthar Area|
 It 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
 The local population is eager to welcome visitors and want to
make this area a better place

24. |Ranikot Fort: World’s largest fort|
 Ranikot fort is the largest fort in the world.
 However, this has not been enough to convince the authorities
to develop it as a major tourist attraction.
 This fort is easily accessible from Karachi through the National
Highway. After departing from Karachi, head to Dadu through
on the Indus Highway.
 A rusty board announces that Ranikot is some 30 km away.
Even though the road is in pathetic condition, the distance can
be covered in 30 to 40 minutes.

27. |Rural areas near Punjab river|
 As soon as you park near the shore, numerous boats are
anchored floating on crystal clear waters, beneath the
expansive blue sky.
 Nature has also blessed Punjab with colors of every season, as
winter ends vivid colors of spring spread around.
 Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Shev Kumar Batalvi, and many other
fertile minds have their roots here.
 The River Chenab flows from Marala, 24 kilometres from the
city of Sialkot.

30. |Gorak Hill|
There’s one place in Sindh where it really snows in
winter, to the extent that in 2008 the mountains got
entirely covered with a layer of snow.
Gorakh is a scenic plateau situated at a height of
over 5,688 feet.
It is a part of the Kirthar Mountain Range that covers
the entire Sindh’s border with Balochistan in the
west.

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