Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Pakistan in 2021

 Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Pakistan in 2021

Pakistan is an Islamic state and a land of a thousand opportunities. Along with its rapidly growing economy and bustling heritage sites, it is home to several languages and cultures and is the host to all four seasons, also possessing various terrains. Blessed with natural and historical riches, Pakistan's breathtaking destinations include magnanimous mountain ranges, rolling lush plateaus all spattered with several pine trees, and crystal clear water to the north.

Desolate yet fascinating desert towards the south and between both extremes, it hosts countless mausoleums, mosques, gardens, and forts. Pakistan has a broad agriculture sector that boosts its economy. It is great to achieve valuable employment numbers. From the numerous travel spots in Pakistan, it is quite difficult to choose from a long list of places, but we have gathered the best places or somehow under-rated places to visit in Pakistan.

1. Hunza Valley

Hunza is a district in the northern part of Gilgit-Baltistan, famous for its extraordinary natural beauty. It was a princely state bordering Xinjiang, a region of China. Unjha valley is located centrally in Hunza, enclosed by the snowy peaks of the Karakoram mountain. The ancient Altit and Baltit forts in Hunza valley have significant Tibetan architectural influence that is a great tourist attraction within the Karakoram mountains' highest peak, Rakaposhi, which is visible from Hunza valley. There is a great scenic Karakoram Highway, which is the main road crossing Hunza, continuing into China. Having a historical significance, it is the best tourist point for locals as well as foreigners.

2. Swat Valley

Sawat is one of the most beautiful districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province of Pakistan. Saidu Sharif is the capital, whereas Mingora is the central city of Sawat. Every single part of Sawat is worth visiting. However, most of the tourist spots are Malam Jabba, Miandam, Madyan, Bahrain, Kalam, Usho, Utror, Mahodand, etc. It has one of the oldest civilization's history that goes back to around 2000 years ago. More aged, it was known as Udyana, and lately, its name was changed to Suvastu.

 

Known as the "Switzerland of the East," as its landscapes are the proof of natural beauty, it was in the two most visited areas of Pakistan. There exists the highest peak of the Hindukush range, Falak Sher peak, which is 5918 meters high. Shangla pass is a beautiful place for hiking and a great place for backpackers that love adventure and travel. It is an attractive point for domestic tourists and attracts foreigners in Pakistan through its magnificent mountains, lush green forest, running streams, and meadows. It is undoubtedly a worth visiting place.

3. Kalash Valley

Quite distinct from the rest of Pakistan's landscape, the Kailash valley is deep in the mountains along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Three separate valleys are the home to the Kalasha people. These are the only pagan minority residing in the Chitra district of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa. The Kalashas lived in three valleys of Chitral, named, Rumbur, Brumbret, and Birir.

 

The origin of Kalasha still remains unresolved as their history revolves around several theories, records, and controversies. These unresolved mysteries made it one of the worth visiting places.

 

Mostly the peoples who love history or want to explore new places come here. Brumbret is the most developed valley in Kalash because it is most prevalent in treating domestic tourists. The area of the Rumbur is covered with small villages, and unlike the Brumbret, it is less developed but more popular with foreign tourists than a predominant Kailash. Birir is the least extended Kailash valley, where very few of the visitors will go.

4. Lahore

Lahore is the capital of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It is undoubtedly the second-most populous country of Pakistan after Karachi. It has a historic cultural center of the wider Punjab region and one of Pakistan's most socially liberal progressive and cosmopolitan cities. Historically, numerous empires have controlled this city throughout its history, including Hindu Shahis, Ghaznavids, Ghurids, and Delhi Sultanate.

 

The MM Alam Road runs from the Main Market to Firdous Market. There are many restaurants to impress food lovers. Similarly, the gorgeously lit food street is also another place to enjoy the smell and taste of all the delicious dishes that Lahore offers. The Lahore Fort (Shahi Fort) and the Palace of Mirrors (Sheesh Mahal) is one of the most visited palaces in the Lahore Fort.

 

Lahore is home to Pakistan's film industry, Lollywood, and a significant Qawali music center. This city hosts much of the Pakistan storage industry with substantial attractions, including the famous Badshahi and Wazir Khan Mosque; is the home to the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Garden that belongs to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

5. Hingol National Park Gwadar

Hingol national park is one of the great tourist attractions in Gawadar. This beautiful park gloating over a portion of the country's most beautiful landscape holds the problem to tourism. This is one of the biggest parks, only 190 km away from Karachi. This park does not only contain the serene landscape but the noble bird Houbara, Marsh crocodile, green marine turtle, threatened species of fish, including Mahasheer, Plumbeous, dolphins, and ibexes, enhances the beauty of the park.

 

Hingol national park is also the home to Hinglaj Devi Mandir, a temple located in a cave in the Makran desert. While discovering this beautiful landscape, you will come across lots of freshwater spots in the form of lakes, streams, and ponds.

 

This valley has an otherworldly landscape of astonishing rock formation. One of the rock formations in the park includes the Princess of Hope, a unique name given by Angelina Jolie from Hollywood. It is decided that a specific part of the park is allocated to the Air force and other defense-related organizations.

6. Deosi

Deosai is located on the Karakoram boundary and the western Himalayas, approximately 4000 meters above sea level. For centuries, it is believed that giants haunt this place, and mainly, this place is known as 'The Land Of The Giants'.

 

Being haunted attracts the tourists and make them visit there. Its weather is quite unpredictable, where the snow may start in summers. Deosai is mostly uninhabited for centuries. Having 5000 meters high sky-touching mountains, the Himalayan Golden Eagles flying between the high mountains seem so beautiful.

 

Moving towards the Deosai, there are the sky-touching mountains on one side while the depths on the other side, for the first time visitor, this scene is enough to disrupt its heartbeat.

 

7. Fairy Meadows

Nanga Parbat in the Pakistani Himalayas is the 9th highest peak of the world, approximately 8126 meters high. Fairy meadows offer a stunning view of these mountains and let you hike up to one of its base camps.

 

Commonly known as Jaugth, the German climbers give fairy meadows its name. It is located near the base camp of Nanga Parbat in Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan. The road towards the Fairy Meadows is spectacular and dangerous as it is entirely unmaintained, and there is no guardrail for protection.

 

It has been ranked as the second deadliest highway in the world. Fairy Meadows is in a lush green plain surrounded by pine forest on the northern slopes of Nanga Parbat. It has been a source of enchantment for a long time for backpackers, hikers, wildlife researchers, photographers, etc. Therefore, lots of tourists visit this magical place annually.

8. Rohtas Fort

Pakistan has a significant historical landscape. Rohtas Fort has an incredible historical background as it is a 16th-century footrest located near Jhelum. This fort was built during the period of Sher Shah Suri between 1541 and 1548. It is designed specifically for the tribes of the protocol region that had allies of the Mughal Empire and refused to recognize Sher Shah Suri's suzerainty.

 

Its name is derived from the dominant hold at Rohtasgarh in Shahabad in 1539. The layout of this fort is roughly triangular, comprising 4 km of walls and several significant gates. It is the most visited place for the people who love the old architectural places.

 

This fort is known for its defensive walls and several monumental gateways. This fort is approximately 8 km south of the Grand Trunk road and is approximately 16 km northwest of the Jhelum. It was built on a hill where the Kahan river meets a seasonal stream called Parnlkhas. Undoubtedly, it is a great yet worth visiting the historical heritage of Pakistan.

9. Naltar Valley

Pakistan is full of breathtaking locations and scenes. Naltar valley is the most famous for its colorful lakes. Situated in the northwest of Gilgit-Baltistan, this valley does not seem to be a part of this world. Forty kilometers away from Gilgit city, this valley is also called a Pine valley is known for its beautiful pine trees and lakes.

 

More than 50,000 visitors come to see the beautiful land of Naltar valley every year. The summer holiday season is most enjoyable there, while in the winter season, the national sticking competition is held from the 1st of January to the end of February every year. A large number of tourists visit this valley due to this competition.

 

The people of Narmada valley live in wild areas. Naltar valley has the two highest peaks, Meherbani peak with about 5639 meters and Shani Glacier of about 5029 meters. Naltar valley starts roaming at the end of March and is the center of the main attraction points.

 

Undoubtedly Naltar valley is full of surprises and has three beautiful lakes. The Blue-Star lake is entirely blue in color. Where the Rainbow lake is also known as a fish lake, the third lake is known as Bodroko lake, meaning dusty black. Due to the beauty and climate of Naltar valley, it is considered a peaceful valley throughout Pakistan that attracts heavy tourism.

10. Katpana Desert

On the way to Shigar, no one can miss the nature unfolding with a desert covered with snow. Kalpana desert, also known as the cold desert, is a fantastic yet high altitude place in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. The sand dunes are occasionally covered in snow, with the temperature below -17 °C or more in winters.

 

It is spread across the Shigar valley in every distance and is one of the largest in the world. It will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to reach time from the school to the city. It is usually cold even in the summertime because of the mighty height mountains that surround it, and from the last few years, Jeep races are also being held here that promote tourism in this part of the country.

 

The sand dunes of Skardu and Shigar are one of the highest yet remarkable in the world. The desert would be snowbound in winter due to the temperature rise. It was not far from Skardu city. Its features attract people to the destination and contribute to the overall experience of the trip.

Conclusion

The world of tourism is gradually changing. Despite the vigilance, establishments, and value cost, Pakistan is the mosaic of peoples, languages, and unique history. It is indeed a country that will welcome you with an open heart. As you will discover the landscapes and best places to visit in Pakistan, you will know about its traditions, cultural, and architectural traces. Undoubtedly, Pakistan has a beautiful landscape that attracts dozens of tourists annually.