From the peaks of the Karakoram Range to the Indus River, this country is home to diverse landscapes. While its silk roads, rich culture, and ancient ruins attract travelers. Still, many beautiful places in Pakistan you have to visit to believe.
Regardless of Western media talks about this state, believe me, this country is stunning. The famous mountain peaks, emerald green valleys, blue waters deserts of ancient civilizations. And that’s not even half.
These play a vital role in the improvement of the economy. Millions of people visit for tourism in Pakistan each year. You’ll explore endless natural sights here.
In this post, we spotlight some best for future travelers. So next time you visit, don’t forget to explore these.
The natural beauty of Pakistan
The natural beauty of this state’s unmatched. The areas that are pieces of heaven are the northern areas of Pakistan and Kashmir. The paradise on Earth, mini Switzerland named areas are tourist’s major attraction.
- On the list of “20 best holiday destinations 2020”, it has ranked No. 1.
- It’s called ‘Tourism’s Next Big Thing’ by Lonely Planets.
- Also, it’s included in “10 coolest places to go 2019” by Forbes.
- According to BBS, it is ‘World’s third best potential adventure destination’.
- Another positive review was, “one of the friendliest countries on earth”.
In addition to natural sites, the people are hospitable and generous. It will remain blessed with beauty and cultural richness.
Most beautiful places in Pakistan
Here are some chosen and most visited areas. The country has stolen many hearts. Also, this list is not in any rated or particular order.
Hunza Valley
No doubt, for a person who lives in here or knows it has heard about “Hunza”. It is a huge district. And it is consists of many villages and valleys. Don’t mix it with only valleys.
There are some parts of ancient silk roads. The most visited sights here are;
Passu cones
Also known as Passu Cathedral, it is the most recognizable scene. It is a network of art and natural work. Even though, it is no longer allowed to stay overnight.
However, cones can see through distance. It starts from the village of Gulmit. You can get an iconic view of them from Karakoram Highway.
Attabad Lake
This Lake is famous for not looking real. Even if you stand in front of it, it will not. It came in occurrence by a tragedy. In 2010, a heavy landslide occurred. This blocked the flow of the Hunza River.
Afterward, this came into existence from it. The water is bright blue and turquoise.
Eagle’s Nest
If you love to see sunsets, get ready for an epic sunset view here. Around Golden Hour, visit Eagle’s Nest.
However, driving to the viewpoint can work.
Swat Valley
Even after having a harsh past, Swat is still standing tall and bright. It seems to come out of fairy tales. It is in the province of the state, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
It feels like a painting with those green forests, villages, and rivers. The town of kalam is the true beauty of this area. It serves as the base of exploration.
Boyun Village
From Kalam town, it is a short drive and can be an uphill walk. It is famous with the name “Green Top”. From Kalam, it is an easy trip for the day.
After reaching the top, you’ll get a panorama view of your life. Also, the views of the valley below can make anyone stunt.
Kandol & Spindhor Lake
These are at a 2-hour distance from Kalam. They are cover with an alpine forest. You can visit both of your choices. Both are popular for the beautiful places in Pakistan.
Ushu Forest
It is one of the preserved forests. And it is full of deodar trees. If you want to lose, it is a perfect spot. Along the River, the road to this forest has several villages.
Phander Lake
This lake is present in Phander village. And the scenery is too good to be true. It gives a landscape painting.
Regardless of its insane beauty, it is still unknown to many tourists. If you visit, be sure to see Lake Inn for residence.
Lahore
Lahore, a city or metro, is the treasure of historical places. The creations are remains there as it was the city of Mughals. There are a lot of spots to visit in Lahore.
It is most liked and visited tourist’s area of the country. The famous monuments are the Badshahi Mosque and the Wazir khan Mosque.
Lahore Fort is another popular spot. In addition, there are several ancient Tombs. You will find Havelis and lively shrines. It is the cultural capital.
Hingol National Park
If you have seen it, you might be confusing it with Martian planet. But it is one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan. This park is consisting of 6,000 square meters.
And it contains rocks, canyons, species, and mud volcanoes. Another incredible thing is, it connects with the coast of the ocean. It is 3.5 hours away from Karachi.
Shah Jhan Mosque
Not all the Mughal remains are in Punjab. The Shah Jhan Mosque also is in Thatta. This is the town of Sindh, a province of this state.
In the whole of South Asia, it is popular for the display of tile work. The inside decorates with blue and sandstones.
In 1647, when Shah Jhan resided in Thatta, he commissioned it. And it is still in stunning shape. Therefore, it’s one of the beautiful places in Pakistan.
Margala Hills
Islamabad, the capital city has an array of hills perfect for climbing.
It is near to the city, yet so close to deep nature. It is one of the top beautiful places in the Pakistan.
Katpana Dessert
One of Pakistan’s beautiful places is this dessert. However, it looks like a warm dessert but in real cold. This makes Katpana stands out. In winter, it gets cover with snow.
The dunes look pretty unique over altitude. Such a rarity claim by very few countries. It is 30 minutes away from Skardu.
