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Shalamar Garden (Mughal Garden)   Lahore

Shalamar Garden (Mughal Garden), Lahore

 67 Reviews  The Shalamar Garden, also written Shalimar Garden, was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Construction began in 1641 A.D. and was completed in a year. Shalamar Garden is a great example of... 

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Sea View   Karachi

Sea View, Karachi

 29 Reviews  NOTE: The fountain is operational only on Saturday and Sunday, starting at Sunset for 3-4 hours only. A beautiful sunset on a beach; with Oyster Islands in the back ground; sets the 2nd highest jet... 

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Shah Faisal Masjid   Islamabad

Shah Faisal Masjid, Islamabad

 20 Reviews  This is a mosque with a great unique design and architecture. Its very beautiful Mosque and one must see it. It is the heart of Islamabad City named after the great Saudi Emperor King Faisal Bin... 

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Lake Saif-ul-Maluk   Naran

Lake Saif-ul-Maluk, Naran

 12 Reviews  A trip to Kaghan Valley is incomplete without a visit to legendary Lake Saiful Maluk. The lake is named after prince Saif-ul-Maluk who fell in love here with a fairy from the mountains. It is 9 km... 

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Khyber Pass   Peshawar

Khyber Pass, Peshawar

 19 Reviews  The most famous pass of the world, the Khyber Pass, is 16 km from Peshawar. It has been, throughout history, the most important gateway to the plains of the South Asian sub-continent both for... 

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Mall Road   Murree

Mall Road, Murree

 4 Reviews  when ever i go tu muree i prefer to stay in hotel near mall road.it z a fun place to go and its easy to find tourists there. you can simply find all kind of stuff here from food to traditional dresses... 

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Dunga Gali Pine Line Track   Nathia Gali

Dunga Gali Pine Line Track, Nathia Gali

 3 Reviews  This track is also called as Mukshpuri track as Dungagali is situated at the base of Mukshpuri Peak. When going from Murree to Nathia Gali, this track comes 3 km before Nathia Gali. It is one of the... 

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Kailash Valley   Chitral

Kailash Valley, Chitral

 4 Reviews  From Chitral different trekking itineraries could be followed which’re at some hours distance from the main town but here I’d let you know about a famous and one of the most exciting itineraries in... 

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Khunjerab Pass   Hunza

Khunjerab Pass, Hunza

 6 Reviews  The ultimate climax of the trip on the KKH is the Khunjerab Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,733 meters (15,620 feet). It is one of the highest paved road connecting Pakistan Northern area to China... 

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Central Church   Abbottabad

Central Church, Abbottabad

 1 Review  Abbottabad valley was established and developed during British rule in subcontinent. So you would find many beautiful old style buildings and churches in the valley. The main church is located next to... 

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Clock Tower   Faisalabad

Clock Tower, Faisalabad

 2 Reviews  The city of Faisalabad is actually pretty new. It was built in the late 19th century by the British who named it Lyallpur after a British general. The clocktower is where the center of the city... 

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Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort)   Lahore

Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort), Lahore

 27 Reviews  Shahi Qila is situated in front of Badshahi Mosque. It is a huge forte bounding a lot of beauty. A great ancient work of architecture. Without Visiting Lahrore Forte your visit to Lahore is... 

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Aladdin Park   Karachi

Aladdin Park, Karachi

 9 Reviews  If you are only males please don't try to go inside the play land area but you can check the shopping center of Allah din Park area.Only families are allowed to go inside the play land area. Good fun... 

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Daman-e-Koh   Islamabad

Daman-e-Koh, Islamabad

 12 Reviews  Its a spot in the hills around Islamabad. The whole city can be viewed from here. Even Rawal Dam Lake can be viewed from here. It is a good, health air picnic spot. Government has developed the... 

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Shogran   Naran

Shogran, Naran

 7 Reviews  Shogran is one of the most beautiful Plateaus in the valley. It is situated at a distance of 34 km from Balakot. On the way from Balakot to Naran, there is a place called KEWAI. Take a side road on... 

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Qissa Khawani Bazaar   Peshawar

Qissa Khawani Bazaar, Peshawar

 4 Reviews  Qissa Khawani Bazaar is a place which travelers must visit,because of it,s historical background,Qissa Khawani means the Bazaar of Story Tellers,in the older times there use to be professional story... 

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Pathriyata (New Murree)   Murree

Pathriyata (New Murree), Murree

 3 Reviews  New Murree is about 15 kilometer away from main Murree hills on the Lower Topa side. It is a well developed hill station with great high rised trees, beautiful hills. A world class chair lift &... 

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Miran Jani.   Nathia Gali

Miran Jani., Nathia Gali

 3 Reviews  Guide Muhammad Amjad resident of Lassa Village near Governer House Nathia Gali. Registered with STC (Khyber PakhtunKhaw Tourist Information Center) and Local Police Department. Card No. 98 Phone No.... 

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Chitral Fort   Chitral

Chitral Fort, Chitral

 4 Reviews   Near the Shahi Mosque of Chitral on the right bank of the river, stranding the majestic Chitral fort, which has been witnessing the ups and downs of the history for centuries. A fort with a rich... 

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Baltit Fort   Hunza

Baltit Fort, Hunza

 7 Reviews  The state of Hunza was ruled for over 1000 years by the same family with their seat of power at the Baltit Fort. It is located on a large rocky outcrop at the base of the might Ultar Peaks (claimed by... 

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Agriculture University of Faisalabad   Faisalabad

Agriculture University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad

 1 Review  Formerly kown as Punjab Agricultural College, Layallpur, the University of Agriculture, Faislabad is one of the largest agricultural universities in Asia. its old campus looks beautiful while new... 

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Badshahi Masjid (Mosque)   Lahore

Badshahi Masjid (Mosque), Lahore

 47 Reviews  Great Badshahi Mosque (Royal Mosque) was built in 1673 by the great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir who ruled india from 1658 to 1707 AD. This mosque is built with Red Stone. Construction is very... 

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Mazar-e-Quaid   Karachi

Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi

 14 Reviews  Quaid-e-Azam`s Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Designed by Architect Yahya Merchant, this white marble Mausoleum with its curved arches and copper grills was completed... 

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Margalla Hills   Islamabad

Margalla Hills, Islamabad

 9 Reviews  Residents of twin cities visit Margalla hills frequently in summer in order to get rid of hot weather. One can go there to relax, walk, hike, drive or for camping, picnic or cycling. Views of twin... 

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Lalazar   Naran

Lalazar, Naran

 5 Reviews  Lalazar is extremely picturesque landscape at an elevation of 3200m (10400 feet). It is scenic spot with thick forest of pine & fir. It is also a full day trip like Saiful Maluk. One day you can go... 

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Gilgit & Chitral

by imranthetrekker

Bonjour mes amis,Things are calm in Gilgit at the moment.Do visit Nanga Parbat Base camp (Fairy Meadows)It's a 3 days trip to the base camp,some 4 hrs drive from Gilgit to Raikot bridge and then 1.5 hr drive to Jhel and then the trek begins, easy trek but pretty scenic.NATCO runs buses from Islamabad to Gilgit, 20 hrs drive on KKH.In Gilgit Stay at Hotel Tourist Cottage Park HotelYou can visit Chitral, there is a bus to Mastuj across Shandoor pass, overnight at MastujYou may stay at Tourist GardenNext day 3 hrs drive to Chitral and then Kalash valleys.In Chitral you may stay at Hotel Al-FarooqBon voyage ..

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Umerkot - The Gateway to Thar Desert

by Mozumbus

(November 11, 2011) Taking advantage of the long Eid weekend I took a couple of days break and drove all the way to Umerkot, South Western city of Pakistan, which is the Eastern gateway to the Thar Desert, or the Great Indian Desert.The city is rich in culture and heritage and has the following to attract an inquisitive traveler:* Umerkot Fort with impressive entrance, high watch tower, and colonial structures* Birthplace of Akbar, the most famous of Mughul Emperors* Religious aspects because of significant Hindu population, alien to other Pakistan cities* Refresher drink: Thadal* Red Chili and Cottonseed crops* Priceless handicrafts and Thari bangles* Adjoining Thar Desert* Wild PeacocksPlease click here for pictures and trip details.

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Lahore -- the Historic City

by babar_1

Lahore is the cultural capital of Pakistan. The city represents ancient period, Moughal era, colonial regime and modern era. The old walled city is the most interesting part. It has Lahore fort (UNESCO heritage), Badshahi mosque, beautiful buildings, unique culture, mouth watering local dishes and much more.

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Tarbela Dam....(Haripur range)

by WAHEEDASLAM

To the west of Haripur is one of the Pakistan's geo-technical wonders, The world's biggest earthen dam,"Tarbela", spanning the Indus where it empties onto the plains it was meant to ease Pakistan's fragile dependence on irrigation water from rivers like Chinab and Sutluj that rise in India. It was started in 1968 and not yet finished. It is immense -150 m high and 2.5 km across and most dramatic when in summer its 95 sq. miles long resevoir is full & the monster spillways are thundering.

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Nathia Gali Dunga Gali Trekking

by sohailisd

NathiaGali is a hill station located almost 2 hours drive from Islamabad. It comprises of a series of villages and dwelling reffered to as Galiyat. Dunga Gali is one such village. It offers various trails for trekking the famous being the Mushkpuri to Lalazar trek. The trail is almost 3 hours and becomes challenging when it rains. The best time to go is July when it rains and the scenery is breathtaking. Local porters/guides are available for carrying equipment for camping.It is a unique experience if the weather permits. Remember to negotiate with the locals.

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To Chitral

by imranthetrekker

Kalash is doable in a single day, go to the cemetery, visit the houses and come back.Terichmir view's location is excellent and it is a very nice place.Trip to Gilgit from Chitral, needs 2 days, first day to Mastuj, some 100 Km, 4 hrs trip from Chitral and then the NATCO bus leaves for Gilgit from Mastuj.Safar Bekhair..

World Heritage Sites # 1

by marvelous_girl

INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATIONIn 1980 Moenjodaro city was declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1980.Moenjodaro had gaot the ruins of lost Indus valley civilization.The remains of the civilization are situated on the west bank of Indus river,about 12 km from moenjodaro railway station in Larkana District of Sindh(province) .it was flourished in 3rd millennium B.C .The main feature of this civilization is its TOWN PLANING which includes Baked and Dry bricks,Sewage system,Covered Drainage system,Public baths,Colleges for priests,soak pits for disposal of Sewerage system,Large state Granary which was about 45 meter long and 15 meter high.it was meant to store food grains and it had line of circular brick platform for pounding grains,Assembly Hall it was 24 square meter pillared hall.Kiln baked bricks were used to construct these pillars.The Indus valley civilization was so dably lost that...

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Unesco World heritage site #2

by marvelous_girl

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol:Taxila or Takshashila university that dates back to the reign of the Kushan dynasty was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1980.The kingdom of Gandhara lasted from the 6th century BC to the 11th century AD. It attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century AD under Buddhist Kushan Kings.The existence of large number of Buddhist stupas and monasteries in Gandhara is very sacred for Buddhists and an important part of Pakistan's historic culture.Besides Taxila, other neighbouring districts of Mansehra, Swabi, Mardan, Swat, Peshawar and Khyber Agency also possess similar sites, including edicts of emperor Ashoka (304 BC-232 BC)Tourism to these sites flourished during 1990s, when a large number of scholars, pilgrims and cultural enthusiasts from across the world flocked to Pakistan.

Multan,,

by imranthetrekker

salam from Peshawar,Medina-tul-Awlia, city of sufi hermits, do visit the shrines of Hazrat shah shamswari, Hazrat Bahudin Zikria Multani etc.Stay atHotel ShabrozeHotel Mavraat Hasan parwana road.besal's given some very nice suggestions about Darewar fort, it should be given a try if you've time.You could find Multani Sohan Halwa everwhere but try to get the Hafiz Brand.All the best,Imran SchahPhotos of Pakistanhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/imranthetrekker/

Trek to K2 base camp & Gondghoro la

by imranthetrekker

Bonjour,You better cross-post it on other travel boards as well..Moreover, some fellow trekkers were planning the same itinerary as yours and they are in touch with a Skardu based agencySnowland expeditions,www.snowland.com.pkand I think that agency has got some trekkers for July so you could drop them a message atemail: kamal_mba2k2@hotmail.comI wish you all the luck,Imran SchahPhotos of Mountains of Pakistanhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/imranthetrekker

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  2. Karachi Things to Do
  3. Islamabad Things to Do
  4. Naran Things to Do
  5. Peshawar Things to Do
  6. Murree Things to Do
  7. Nathia Gali Things to Do
  8. Chitral Things to Do
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  10. Abbottabad Things to Do
  11. Faisalabad Things to Do
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  15. Rawalpindi Things to Do
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  22. Taxila Things to Do
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  26. Dera Ismail Khan Things to Do
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  31. Sialkot Things to Do
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