About Pakistan

About Pakistan

Pakistan is gifted with the potential to attract tourists to its different areas. Pakistan has its unique latitudinal difference from zero to 8611 meter, culture, climate and relief feature. It is ideal for rest and recreation, for adventure and for cultural tourism.

Pakistan, with the world’s oldest civilization, exotic mountain beauty and splendid seasonal variety, has immense tourist potential. The sacred religious places, which spread throughout the country, make Pakistan an attractive place for a variety of people and religions. The tourism assets of Pakistan include a coastal zone spreading over one thousand kilometers along the Arabian Sea offering long term development potential for beach resorts, diversified natural deserts in the south and beautiful hill stations and valleys in the north. It has also great potential for tourism sports like mountaineering and trekking. The relics of the Indus Civilization in the south, Gandhara Civilization in the north and the great heritage of Mughals in Punjab are exceptional cultural assets of Pakistan. There are also great adventure zones with the high mountains located in the north of the country, where four of the world’s largest ranges meet. Its people are friendly and the cost of living here is comparatively low as compared to other Asian countries.

North Pakistan

In Northern Pakistan there is a great potential of tourism. Gilgit-Baltistan, northern areas of Pakistan form the hub for mountain tourism in the country, teeming with Majestic Mountain, snow cover peaks, valleys, swift flowing mountain streams, jeweled lakes and the stupendous Karakoram glaciers, the attraction for adventure sports and recreation and enthusiast are many and varied. The attraction includes mountaineering, tracking sightseeing, and fishing and other thrills. It offers special attraction for mountaineers and trekkers.  Its northern areas lie under the shadow of the world’s three famous mountain ranges, the Karakoram, the Hindukush and the Himalayas. Here stand the second’s highest mountain K-2 (28250 ft or 8610 meters). Again there are the Nanga Parbat (26600 ft) and Raka Poshi (25550 ft). In their neighborhood are 19 other peaks above 25000 feet a paradise for mountaineers trekkers and lovers of snow-clad peaks watching over flower-laden valley.

Places of Interests in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit

Just 10 kms from the town of Gilgit, is a Buddha carved into a stone face.  Buddha is a victory monument of Taj Mughal, built 700 years ago. The beautiful valley of Naltar in the south eastern side of Gilgit is 35 km away from the main town. It's lush green pastures and green carpeted ground make it a jewel of the Gilgit. It is a forested (pine) village known for its wildlife and magnificent mountain scenery.

Ghizer

Ghizer is North most part of Gilgit Baltistan. It is multi ethnic district and four major languages are spoken. Shina, Khowar, Burushaski and Wakhi. Ghizer offers scenic beauty is famous for treking & trout fishing.

Diamer

Diamer is the district where the Karakoram Highway enters to the Gilgit from the NWFP. Chilas is the capital of Diamer district. Diamer is famous by its pine forest. Pine wood is used in good quality of furniture.

Hunza

Hunza valley is situated in Gilgit-Baltistan. Hunza valley is famous tourist destination place in the world. It offers historical view of Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Ganish fort and Skyscraper Mountains. It's covered by high peaks namely Rakaposhi (7,788 m), Ladyfinger (6,000 m) and Darmyani Peak (6,090 m). In Hunza three major languages are spoken, Shina in Lower Hunza, Burushaski in Central Hunza , Wakhi in Upper Hunza and Burushaski in Nagar.

Nagar

Nagar is one of beautiful place in region. Nager Valley is very famous for hunting animals such as Marco Polo sheep, brown bears, show tigers etc. Gulmet, Faker and Bar are the popular tourist attraction places in Nagar. Golden peak Rakahposhi is situated in the Nagar Valley. Famous treks in Nagar Valley are Rakaposhi Trek, Deeran Peak Trek and Rush Lake Trek.

Ghanche

Ghanche is the easternmost district of the Gilgit. The capital of Ghanche District is Khaplu. This is the coldest place in Pakistan. Ghanche borders the Ladakh region of the Indian-held Kashmir and has two military fronts Siachin and Kargil.

Astore

Astor lie at the junction of several mountain routes, providing ample and varied trekking opportunities, including many short walks through this beautiful area. Tracks head eastwards from the Bulashbar area, up towards the wild but beautiful Deosai Mountains and Plains. To the North West, a trekking route leads to the Muthat Pass and continues on to Fairy Meadow. In the southwest, Rupal valley provides numerous opportunities for short and long treks.  Rama lake is a must see!

Baltistan

Baltistan is extremely mountainous region. The second highest peak K2 is situated in Baltistan. In Baltistan are fourteen highest peaks which attracts tourists. Glacial lakes are abundant in Baltistan and are of high touristic value. Shangrila in Sikardu is very attractive point for tourists.

Security Situation in Pakistan

Pakistan's travel and tourism industry is booming with significant improvement in security situation. The key reason for travel and tourism boom is significant improvement in the security situation since the launch of Pakistan Army anti-terror campaign called Zarb-e-Azb.