Scenic beauty either natural or man made is for eternity
a source of both stimulation and attraction for man. Tourism and travel should
be given critical importance at state level. Tourism industry can bag a good
amount of revenue for any state. Similarly, huge numbers of people particularly
from developed countries schedule
their yearly plans to tour
various exotic places of world.
Nature has blessed Pakistan with immense natural beauty locations. High mountains, lakes, rivers, ancient monuments, and fertile plains, Pakistan is rich in all natural resources. Pakistan can be a hub for tourists because of its environmental location, multiple seasons, multicultural ethnic societies and variety of fruits etc. The cultural and physical multiplicities of Pakistan make it a beautiful collage of diverse shades of culture and weathers. Nevertheless, tourism industry of Pakistan is not flourishing due to multiple reasons. Security issues and menace of terrorism have tarnished the image of Pakistan and badly affected the tourism. However, the other side of the picture should be on hand. Few initiatives are required to revive the tourism within Pakistan for instance, political will and media’s role to paint positive image of Pakistan similarly, to promote the scenic and other man made locations within Pakistan are crucial. No state is without internal or external challenges. In this realm, Sri Lanka can be a good example — which has had the revolt of the Tamil tigers for decades but has a flourished and vibrant tourism industry.
Government should adopt certain policies to be in charge of the media influence for the development and improvement purposes. Ignorance by government, political instability, military operations against extremists and floods contributed a key role for the collapse of remaining tourism opportunities. There are various holy places for non-Muslims in Pakistan especially for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists etc. According to a study, 906818 tourists arrived in Pakistan in 2010? These figures underline the reinforcement and significant environment for tourism in Pakistan.
After the restoration of peace in Malakand division, regional tourism
department of Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa (KPK) is contributing an important role in
the promotion of tourism in
Province especially in Swat.
The KPK tourism corporation recently organized the Swat Snow Festival from March 3-8, 2012 in Malam Jabba. The booming and successful completion of the Swat festival is an important milestone to boost up tourism after military operations against extremists. The basic aim to organize that carnival was to attract the tourists not only from Pakistan but all over the globe. Skiing and tourism have been the main sources of employment in the area, which suffered due to terrorism. Pakistan is the only country in the world, with the highest Polo ground in Shandur. Chitral is the largest district of KPK. It even did not lose its peaceful identity during military operations in the Malakand Division. Shandur Polo Festival is a traditional event in the Northern Areas and is prominent all over the world. This year the annual event of Shandur is starting from July 7-9, 2012. It needed full advertisement to attract the tourist from inside and out side of country.
Tourism is the second largest contributor in the Malaysian economy with $18 billion in 2010. A Pakistani tourist spent $800 for 7 days in Malaysia on average. When Malaysia can siphon huge amount of revenue into the kitty bag of its economy through tourism then why not Pakistan? The advertising campaigns through embassies, a better use of electronic and print media by government and tourism industry can play a key role to build up tourism in Pakistan.
Nature has blessed Pakistan with immense natural beauty locations. High mountains, lakes, rivers, ancient monuments, and fertile plains, Pakistan is rich in all natural resources. Pakistan can be a hub for tourists because of its environmental location, multiple seasons, multicultural ethnic societies and variety of fruits etc. The cultural and physical multiplicities of Pakistan make it a beautiful collage of diverse shades of culture and weathers. Nevertheless, tourism industry of Pakistan is not flourishing due to multiple reasons. Security issues and menace of terrorism have tarnished the image of Pakistan and badly affected the tourism. However, the other side of the picture should be on hand. Few initiatives are required to revive the tourism within Pakistan for instance, political will and media’s role to paint positive image of Pakistan similarly, to promote the scenic and other man made locations within Pakistan are crucial. No state is without internal or external challenges. In this realm, Sri Lanka can be a good example — which has had the revolt of the Tamil tigers for decades but has a flourished and vibrant tourism industry.
Government should adopt certain policies to be in charge of the media influence for the development and improvement purposes. Ignorance by government, political instability, military operations against extremists and floods contributed a key role for the collapse of remaining tourism opportunities. There are various holy places for non-Muslims in Pakistan especially for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists etc. According to a study, 906818 tourists arrived in Pakistan in 2010? These figures underline the reinforcement and significant environment for tourism in Pakistan.
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The KPK tourism corporation recently organized the Swat Snow Festival from March 3-8, 2012 in Malam Jabba. The booming and successful completion of the Swat festival is an important milestone to boost up tourism after military operations against extremists. The basic aim to organize that carnival was to attract the tourists not only from Pakistan but all over the globe. Skiing and tourism have been the main sources of employment in the area, which suffered due to terrorism. Pakistan is the only country in the world, with the highest Polo ground in Shandur. Chitral is the largest district of KPK. It even did not lose its peaceful identity during military operations in the Malakand Division. Shandur Polo Festival is a traditional event in the Northern Areas and is prominent all over the world. This year the annual event of Shandur is starting from July 7-9, 2012. It needed full advertisement to attract the tourist from inside and out side of country.
Tourism is the second largest contributor in the Malaysian economy with $18 billion in 2010. A Pakistani tourist spent $800 for 7 days in Malaysia on average. When Malaysia can siphon huge amount of revenue into the kitty bag of its economy through tourism then why not Pakistan? The advertising campaigns through embassies, a better use of electronic and print media by government and tourism industry can play a key role to build up tourism in Pakistan.
A wonderful excursion
from Shogran is a visit to Sari and Paya. A craggy eight kilometer road climbs
2300 feet through thick pine forest to the
top of Paya ridge, a lush green meadow with spectacular view of
Malika Parbat. One can also see varieties
of wild alpine flowers on the rolling grassy slopes of Paya. Visitors can then
hike up Makra (Spider) Mountain, which is 12743 feet from see level. From Paya,
trekkers must climb around 2000 feet to reach the top of Makra, on the border
Northwest frontier Provence’s
Kaghan ValleyNeelum Valley. This mountain
climb is recommended only for those who have previous experience
in high altitude hiking, are familiar with the mountain wilderness shelter
rules and are properly equipped. and Azad Kashmir’s
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Balakot is a small town located on the bank of Kunhar River yet has tremendous historical significance. A famous battle was fought here between the Sikh Army and Muslim freedom fighters in 1831. It is here that Hazrat Syed Ahmed Shaheed and Hazrat Shah Ismail Shaheed sacrificed their lives here while fighting for the liberation movement. Balakot has faced more recent turmoil as well, as it was badly hit by the earthquake of 8th October 2005. Almost all the houses, hotels and shops were destroyed in this devastating tragedy, but because of its strategic location, Balakot has once again become a leading trading centre in Kaghan Valley.
Sari is a
small lake on the way to Paya. One can stop here for a while for rest and
refreshment. This place also has a small forest rest house and some tea stalls.
Travelers enjoy sipping hot tea from one of the stalls while soaking in the
majestic views of snow covered mountains reflected in the lake.
Lalazar is an extremely
picturesque pasture at an elevation of 3200m. It is linked to Naran by a 21
kilometers jeep track via Batakundi. Lalazar is a scenic spot with thick
forests of pine and fir. The grassy mountain slopes are full of wild flowers.
A rest house and two very basic hotels provide food and drinks to day visitors from Naran. Limited accommodation facilities are also available here. Adventurers may prefer to camp at Lalazar as a base to ready themselves for the trek to Lake Saiful Muluk via Hans Gali.
A rest house and two very basic hotels provide food and drinks to day visitors from Naran. Limited accommodation facilities are also available here. Adventurers may prefer to camp at Lalazar as a base to ready themselves for the trek to Lake Saiful Muluk via Hans Gali.
At 10,500 feet, Lake
Saiful Muluk is surrounded by impressive snow clad mountains and crowned by the
summit of Malika Parbat (Queen of the Mountains). The highest peak in Kaghan
Valley, the majestic Malika Parbat has a height of 5291 meters. Words cannot
describe the beauty and serenity of the setting and picture postcards do no
justice. The crystalline waters of Lake Saiful Muluk reflecting the surrounding
snow peaked mountains is an image that must be seen in person.
There are several ways to reach the lake. Along the side of the valley to the east of Naran, a 10 kilometer track leads through a picturesque valley. A jeep can be rented in the bazaar and driven up in one hour, or the more adventurous can walk to a small glacier about 3 km up and hire a pony for about Rs.200/- one way. Walking the entire way is also an option, and takes about three hours for the 8 km trek. This option is only for those who are fit enough to climb about 3000 feet in eight kilometers.
There are several ways to reach the lake. Along the side of the valley to the east of Naran, a 10 kilometer track leads through a picturesque valley. A jeep can be rented in the bazaar and driven up in one hour, or the more adventurous can walk to a small glacier about 3 km up and hire a pony for about Rs.200/- one way. Walking the entire way is also an option, and takes about three hours for the 8 km trek. This option is only for those who are fit enough to climb about 3000 feet in eight kilometers.
Pakistan has large number of
beautiful places and attractions to visit. Popular tourist destinations during
holiday seasons are like Murree, Quetta, Swat Valley, Hunza, Ziarat, Kaghan,
Chitral and Gilgit.
Pakistan also has a long history of
different cultures and traditions. Some of the popular and well-known
archaeological sites are Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji and Mehr Garh.
northern areas of
Pakistan are blessed with some of the tallest peaks and mountains in the world
in the Great Himalyians. The most popular and renowned peak is K-2 as known
also Mt. Godwin Austin. Its height is about 28,250 ft. or 8611 meters which
makes its 2nd highest peak in the World after Mount Everest. Other mountains
include well-known Nanga Parbat of about 26,660 ft./8126 meters (8th in World)
and Gasherbrum about 26,470 ft./8068 meters (11th in World).
Some of the famous mountain passes are The Khyber Pass, The Kurram Pass, The Tochi Pass, The Gomal Pass, The Bolan Pass, The Lowari Pass, The Khunjrab Pass.
Some of the famous mountain passes are The Khyber Pass, The Kurram Pass, The Tochi Pass, The Gomal Pass, The Bolan Pass, The Lowari Pass, The Khunjrab Pass.
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SLAMABAD, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- As the natural
beauty of Pakistan 's federal capital Islamabad is fading rapidly due to wide
constructions and development activities, the government decided to preserve
the archeological beauty of the city by approving a plan to protect the
2,400-year-old caves, local media reported on Monday.
The remains of more than 2,400-year-old Buddhist
era are lying silently in the lap of Margalla Hills on the northwestern side of
Islamabad as the murals of Buddha appear on the walls of the caves.
At the distance of 15 kilometers from the city's
main entrance on western side, the site needs immediate attention of Department
of Archeology and Museums as it possesses the relics of Buddhist times.
Imtiaz Inayat Elahi, Chairman of the Capital
Development Authority (CDA), said the civic agency had approved a plan to
preserve the archeological site and the environment wing had been given task to
submit a feasibility report within no time.
lahi also told media that he recently visited the
caves and realized the preciousness of the site. He said that he had approved a
plan for the conservation of the caves as well as the adjacent garden known as
"Saadhu ka Bagh" (garden of Saadhu).
Under the plan only light structures will be
allowed in the area to avoid any further damages to its beauty. CDA had already
acquired extra land in the surroundings of the site.
According to official sources, the site would be
opened for the tourists in the first quarter of the next year.
The Beautiful Peak by the name of "Braak
Zhan" in Raikot Glacier in Pakistan. The Lush Green meadows lying below
the peak. This is the Last strong hold of western Himalayas before meeting with
Karakoram Mountains. In eastern part of North Pakistan and western Kashmir the
Himalaya mountains are blessed with lush green Meadows and the beautiful
evergreen forests.
A view of Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows. The
height of this mountain is 8126 metres above sea level. It is ninth heighest in
the world and the highest mountain of Western Himalaya. it is also known for
its highest wall of snow in the world. Such Huge glacier on a single mountain
in the world is not present anywhere except Nanga Parbat .It is also the
Fastest growing mountain of the worl
Truly one of the most beautiful valley in
Pakistan. Its undisturbed and pristine forests have make it Far more beautiful
than its neighboring valleys where deforestation and tourism has ruined the
natural beauty. The valley of beautiful meadows and flowers, One of the last
remained beautiful valleys of Himalayas in south Asia.
Let us do something to save this valley this is the last Saved beautiful valley of Himalayas in Pakistan after 3 other beautiful valleys (namely Kaghan, Swat and Neelum) have been partially ruined by deforestation.( Although upper Neelum valley is still Pristine to some extent but Swat and kaghan valleys have been badly damaged by deforestation).
Have a beautiful view of it.
Note: This area is very rich in Mammals and birds species due to its undisturbed nature fortunately WWF has recognized the importance of these Himalayan Forests and probably will do something to protect this i hope so in the coming years. The quality of the picture is not like digital cameras due to the usage of an old camera. The valley is far more beautiful than picture.
Let us do something to save this valley this is the last Saved beautiful valley of Himalayas in Pakistan after 3 other beautiful valleys (namely Kaghan, Swat and Neelum) have been partially ruined by deforestation.( Although upper Neelum valley is still Pristine to some extent but Swat and kaghan valleys have been badly damaged by deforestation).
Have a beautiful view of it.
Note: This area is very rich in Mammals and birds species due to its undisturbed nature fortunately WWF has recognized the importance of these Himalayan Forests and probably will do something to protect this i hope so in the coming years. The quality of the picture is not like digital cameras due to the usage of an old camera. The valley is far more beautiful than picture.
When visiting my regular family summer holiday
spot in North Wales each year as a child, it was unimaginable that one day I
would be taking my first (and hopefully not my last) summer holiday in the
Baltistan region of Pakistan.
Since arriving on my diplomatic posting to
Pakistan earlier this year at the British High Commission, Islamabad, I had
been very keen to set out and explore the exciting and exhilarating country
that would become my home for the next few years, and I hoped that my planned
trek to the basecamp of K2 and hiking the famous Gondogoro La pass would be a
great way to begin this love affair with Pakistan.
Pakistan, for too many years now, has been
overshadowed by far too many negative stories in the media and has been
characterized all too often as a country torn apart by war. This is extremely
sad as this negative coverage takes away from the huge amount that Pakistan has
to offer both in terms of it’s people, culture and outstanding national
heritage, history and natural beauty.
Baltistan, is arguably, the most spectacular
region of Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty. It is here that
the world’s three highest mountain ranges: the Karakorum, the Hindu Kush and
the Himalayas, meet. Five out of fourteen mountain peaks in Baltistan reach
over 8000 metres, including K2, the world’s second highest mountain. Some of
the largest glaciers outside of the polar regions are also located here.
Beginning the trek, I was very quickly mesmerised by the sheer beauty and
subliminal nature of the landscape, which only became more spectacular as our
journey continued.
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As the days wore on and we increased in altitude,
the camps, which in most cases consisted of land, rocks, ice and a water
source, became increasingly Spartan. Showers and functioning bathrooms became a
distant dream. The altitude sickness also kicked in for many of us and we
became a mere shadow of our porters who strode on carrying huge weights on
their backs and wearing plastic flip flops and socks in the ice and snow.
Despite this though, we were all spurred on through our child-like amazement at
the surrounding landscape and warm conversations.
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