Best Places to Visit in Pakistan

Nature is certainly beautiful and to explore it is the most magnificent feeling of all. Pakistan is rich in natural beauty. There are many Beautiful Places to visit in Pakistan. It attracts tourists throughout the world. Each year thousands of tourists from all over the globe come here to see the beauty of nature in summer and as well as in winter. Especially in Summer the Northern Areas of Pakistan present beauty in their full swing the tourists from all over the world rush here and Enjoy the marvelous wonders of nature.

List of Places to Visit in Pakistan

• Neelum Valley
• Hunza Valley
• Swat Valley
• Kalash Valley
• Kaghan Valley
• Murree Hills
• Shandur
• Rawalkot
• Jhelum valley
• Ziarat

#01 Neelum Valley

Neelum valley is one of the most scenic spots in Azad Kashmir. The name Neelum is due to the beautiful river known as Neelum River. The specialty of this river is that it flows in a curve path just like a snake. This river is surrounded by green trees from both banks and the water of the river is pure and blue in color. Water comes from the glaciers. Neelum valley is also known as GLORY OF KASHMIR. Valley is full of green mountains and tunnels made of trees. Neelum valley is located in the north of the Muzaffarabad in Kashmir. Neelum valley is famous for Handicrafts. The handmade carpets and Gubba are famous all over the world. The famous fruits of the Neelum valley are an apple, walnut, pear, plum and apricot. 

Neelum valley is surrounded by many small valleys. The important areas around the Neelum valley are listed below

• Jagran valley
• Kutton
• Keran
• Sharda
• Neelum village
• Kel
• Arang Kel
• Sardari
• Helmet
• Ratti Gali Lake

Highest mountain: SARWALI is the highest mountain in the Neelum valley. Its height is 6326 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals of which held in Neelum valley are listed below

• Lohri
• Holi
• Navratri
• Baisakhi
• Guru Ravi Das Birthday
• Tihar
• Samkrant

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Goshtaba
• Maithi Maaz
• Kashmiri Pulao
• Red Beans
• Namkeen Tea & Kashmiri Kulcha

The best season to visit Neelum valley is summer. Because in other seasons the valley is covered with snow.

#02 Hunza Valley

Hunza valley is one of the most mesmerizing spots in Gilgit-Baltistan. Hunza links Pakistan with Afghanistan and China. It is one the most beautiful mountainous spot in Gilgit region of Pakistan. Hunza is located in the northwest of the Hunza River. The famous frits of Hunza valley are cherry, apple, berry, grapes, peach, and pear. Hunza is known as the Haven in Gilgit-Baltistan. Hunza also have to famous forts

• Altit fort
• Baltit fort

There are several high peaks around the Hunza valley. These peaks are listed below

• Rakaposhi
• Hunza Peak
• BojahagurDuanasir II
• Darmyani Peak 
• Ghenta Sar
• Ultar Sar

Highest mountain: K2 is the highest mountain of the Hunza valley. It is located in Karakoram mountain range. Its height is 8,611 meters. It is also the world’s second-highest mountain.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in the valley are listed below

• Nauroze
• Gianni Festival
• Shandur Polo Festival
• Kalash Festivals
• Silk Route Festival

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Go-Lee.
• Chapshuro.
• Shopan.
• Gittey.
• Diram Fitti.
• Buttering Daudo

Hunza is famous in locals as well as in tourists due to its beauty, different cultures.

#03 Swat Valley

Swat valley is one of the most dazzle spots in Malakand in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a famous tourist destination in Pakistan. Swat is also compared with Switzerland. Swat Valley lies where China, Central Asia, and South Asia linked. Green forests, flowing streams welcome the tourists. Swat Valley is famous for its handmade household things, ladies’ shawls and wooden furniture. The famous fruits grow in Swat are apricots, plums, peaches, pomegranates, and grapes.

The important areas around the Swat valley are listed below

• Madyan
• Bahrain
• Saidu Sharif
• Mahodand Lake
• Kalam
• Malam Jabba
• Fizaghat
• Lake Mahodand

Highest mountain: Falak Sar is the highest mountain of Swat valley. It is located in Hindu Kush Mountain range. Its height is 5,918 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in the valley are listed below

• Kalam summer festival
• Swat snow festival
• Winter Festival (Malam Jabba)
• Swat summer festival

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Gongrhe
• Warjalay
• Katwa
• Mamtu
• Berckuzh
• Charsi Kara

Swat is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists.

#04 Kalash Valley

Kalash valley is one of the most scenic spots in Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhw. The people of Kalash valley are known as the army of Alexander the Great. Hindu Kush Mountain surrounds the Kalash valley. People of Kalash have a unique culture and language and they follow ancient Hinduism. The valley is famous due to the oldest tribe in south Asia. Due to culture and language Kalash valley is well known all over the world. The famous fruits grow in Kalash are apples, apricots, grapes, peaches, strawberries, and cherries.

The important areas around the Kalash valley are listed below

• Bumboret
• Rumbor
• Birir

Highest mountain: Tirich Mir is the highest mountain in Kalash valley. It is located in upper Chitral. Its elevation is 7,708 m.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in the valley are listed below

• Joshi
• Uchaw
• Pul/Poh
• Chaumos

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Sajigor
• Mahandeo
• Balumain
• Dezalik
• Ingaw
• Jestak

Kalash is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists. Tourist comes from all over the world due to the unique culture.

#05 Kaghan Valley

Kaghan valley is one of the most enrapturing spots in Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhw. It spread over 155 km area. In 2005 Kaghan valley is highly damaged in the earthquake. Many routes to kaghan valley are destroyed in it.

Kaghan valley is located between the Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad and Jammu Kashmir. Gilgit-Baltistan is located in north and Azad and Jammu Kashmir is in the south of the kaghan Valley.  Kunhar River flow through the valley. The water comes from the glaciers creates frosty mountain streams. The famous fruits grow in Kaghan are apple, walnut, plum, pear, and apricot.

The important areas of Kaghan valley are listed below

• Shogran
• Siri Paye
• Kaghan
• Naran
• Saif ul Malook Lake
• Babusar Top
• Lulusar Lake

Highest mountain: Babusar Top is the highest mountain of Kaghan valley. It is located in Chilas. Its elevation is 4175.76.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in the valley are listed below

• Naran festival 
• Musical night
• Navroze

 Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Chicken/Mutton Karahi
• Chicken/Mutton Biryani
• Chicken Roast
• Trout Fish

Kaghan is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists. Tourist comes from all over the world due to the unique culture.

#06 Murree Hills

Murree is the mountain station township. Murree is located in district Rawalpindi. It is about 30 KM from the Rawalpindi. Mountains of Murree has an average height of 2,291 m. Murree was developed from 1851 to 1853. Mall road is a famous place in Murree to visit. Murree becomes a popular hill station from the birth of Pakistan. The famous fruits grow in the valley are strawberries, Cherries, apricots and Lauqat.

The important areas of valley are listed below

• The Mall Road
• Pindi Point
• Kashmir Point
• Patriata
• Bhurban
• Rawat
• Nathiagali

Highest mountain: Mukhshpuri is the highest mountain in valley. Its elevation is 2,800 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in valley are listed below

• Snow Gala Festival
• City festivals
• Religious and Cultural festival

 Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Chicken Karahi
• Chicken Makhani
• and Chicken Kashia
• chicken Baltic

Murree is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists. Tourist comes from all over the world due to the unique culture.

#07 Shandur

Shandur is one of the most charming spots Gilgit-Baltistan is linked with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Shandur. It is also known as the “roof of the world”. It is basically part of the Chitral. The famous fruits grow in the valley are apples, Cherries, apricots and Lauqat.

The famous lakes convenient are listed below

• Ansoo Lake.
• Daral Lake.
• Dudipatsar.
• Kundol Lake.
• Mahodand Lake.
• Jabba Zomalu Lake.
• Katora Lake.
• Lake Saiful Muluk.

Highest mountain: Shandur itself mountains pass. Its height is 3.700 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in valley are listed below

• Shandur Polo Festival

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Chapshoro
• Dawdoo
• Chamus
• Mamtu
• Sharbat
• Harissa
• Molida
• Garma

Shandur is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists.

#08 Rawalakot

Rawalakot is one of the most scenic spot to visit in Pakistan. It is located in Azad Kashmir. Rawalkot the capital of Poonch District. It is in the mountain range of Pir Panjal. It is very famous for this Almond growth and is also known as Pearl valley due to this. The famous fruits grow in valley are mushrooms, honey, walnuts, apples, cherry.

The important areas of are listed below

• Toli Pir
• Tatta Pani
• Banjosa Lake
• Nergola Waterfall

Highest mountain: Tolipir is the highest mountain in the valley. Its elevation is 2682.24 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in the valley are listed below

• Annual Kashmir Cultural Festival 
• Lok Virsa
• Korean Cultural Festival

 Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• saag with makai
• gushtabey (kind of koftay)

Rawalakot is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists.

#09 Jhelum valley

Jhelum Valley is one of the most scenic spots to visit in Pakistan. It is located in Azad Kashmir. Valley is surrounded by green forests and Jhelum River flows through the valley. The headquarter of the valley is Hattian Bala. The fruits grow in the valley are apricots, apples, and walnuts.

The important areas of this valley are listed below

• Garhi Dupatta
• Leepa Valley
• Chakothi
• Chinary
• Chikkar
• Danna  

Highest mountain: Tilla Jogian is the highest mountain in the valley. Its elevation is 975 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in the valley are listed below

• District level tournaments
• Samkrant

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• RogaNne josh
• Modur pulav
• Matschgand
• Yoghurt lamb curries
• Dum olav
• Kashmiri mujIi gaad
• Aab gosht
• Goshtaba

Jhelum Valley is one of the most beautiful and attractive places in Pakistan to visit.

#10 Ziarat Valley

Ziarat Valley is the most hypnotizing location that is worth visiting if you happen to be in Baluchistan. It is a vacation spot for most of the people. It is very close to the Quetta. Most tourists are from Pakistan. It attracts the tourists in summer season. Sanober (juniper forest) is most scenic spot in Ziarat.

The important places of this area are listed below

• Frontier Corps Resthouse
• Governor House
• IG Police House
• Panther Lodge (Army)
• Juniper Lodge (Army)
• Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• Commissioner House
• CM Balochistan House

Highest mountain: Khalifat Hills is the highest mountain of valley. Its elevation is 3,500 meters.

Festivals: The famous festivals held in Ziarat are listed below

• Ziarat festival
• Traditional festival

Famous dishes: The famous dishes of this area are listed below

• Lamb-skewed Sajji
• Kaak
• Dampukht

Concluding Beautiful Places to Visit in Pakistan

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