Pakistan, a South Asian country, is home to refreshing green, eye-soothing, and picturesque landscapes. Tourists from all over the world visit Pakistan because of its striking beauty and most amazing culture. Home to 7,000 meters high 108 peaks, including K2, there are numbers of best places in Pakistan you would like to visit once in your lifetime.
The beauty of the Northern areas of Pakistan is so beholding that you would want to spend at least one month in a single place. The same goes with the Southern side. The captivating monuments and ancient terrain of Southern Pakistan will intrigue you and you will always end up with this wish of finding more about the history of culture. There are hundreds of Best Places in Pakistan for tourists that it is so hard to choose just a few of them. But here we have tried to enlist the top 15 best tourists spots for you:
1-Swat Valley
Swat valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is something that is the most visited tourist spot because of its spectacular views. If you visit there, you would feel like this place is something straight out of fairy tales. Its clear blue-green lakes, breathtaking mountains, and fresh green grassy lands will make you wish of living there forever. The picturesque villages and colorful boats above the blue-shaded water, trust me, Swat valley is really like a dream coming true.
Ushu Forest and Kandol & Spindhor Lakes of Swat valley are counted among the best places in Pakistan. The ushu forest are full of deodar trees and you would want to go deep in the forests. The lakes, accessible via Jeep track, are worth visiting all the hustle. Words can’t describe the beauty of Swat Valley. Add this on your bucketlist, if you really want to visit heavenly places on earth.
2-Boyun Village Kalam
Boyun is famous as Green Top. A short drive or manageable uphill walk from Kalam is all you have to do to reach this perfect place. After reaching the highest spot you will not feel tired because the view will make you fresh more than ever. This part of kalam is home to# one of the vastest and beautiful villages you would ever see in your life. If you visit Kalam don’t forget to visit this panorama of greenery and captivating Boyun Village.
3-Hunza Valley
We can easily call it the most popular tourist spot in Pakistan. Why? because it really is. Don’t believe me, go visit there. You would never want to come back from that heaven. In real Hunza Valley is massive district consist of numerous valleys and villages. The beautiful inns, hotels, and resorts in Hunza increase the beauty of staying there altogether.
The beholding scenery of Passy Cones, Attabad lake, Eagle’s nest, and many other places like this in Hunza is worth every hustle and cost. The culture of Hunza is another thing which attracts the tourist from all over the world. The people of Hunza are so sweet and caring that it feels like home staying there.
4-Naltar Valley, Gilgit
A 54 kilometers (34 miles) road drive on Karakoram Highway from Gilgit Baltistan will take you to one of the most heart striking places in Pakistan. Famous for the sheer beauty of its dramatic forests, skiing facilities in winters and serene environment due to the presence of serene lakes, the Naltar valley of Gilgit is one of the major tourist spots in Pakistan.
Skiing activities in winter are so famous and popular in the whole world. The Pakistan Air Force controls the ski resort and every year it attracts thousands of skiers from across the world. And the whole Naltar Valley change into the skiing mecca. Summer is the best time to visit Naltar valley because the lakes unfreeze and forests can be enjoyed at their best. So, whenever you make plans to visit Pakistan, do add Naltar Valley to your bucket list. Because you wouldn’t want to miss enthralling lakeside views which makes it undoubtedly one of the best places in Pakistan.
5-Kalash Valleys
Home to the ancient and unique Kalash tribe, Kalash valley is located between the Hindu Kush mountain range of Chitral. People of Kalash belong to a religious and ethnic minority in Pakistan who have their own beliefs, culture, and language. Alongside the mesmerizing culture of Kalash, the beauty of the area, the unique architecture of the houses, and vast meadows make this ancient valley worth exploring.
Bamburet, Rumbur, and Birir are most famous among tourists because the culture and traditions are there are still alive. The beauty of Kalash will hold your heart in no time. You would be lost in the captivating beauty of grassy meadows and colorful scenery.
6-Skardu
Skardu has everythhing a tourist look for in a place. With Sky-scraping mountuuuains, cobalt-blue colored water bodies, and most generous people, Skardu will leave the mark of its beauty on you for forever. 600 years old Kharpocho Fort, is worth visiting if you want to go deepp down in the history of Skardu.
Hand made traditional things in local markets of Skardu are the best gift you would take home with you for your loved ones. For me, the best thing is watching the sunrise and sunset over the Indus River. Also, Skardu is the best choice if you are fond of trekking. Skardu is the house of glaciers. Y ou can’t stop yourself from trekking through the glaciers to the basecamps of some of the highest mountain ranges of Earth, including K2.
7-Hingol National Park
Most unbelievable place in Pakistan, Hingol National Park must be on your bucket list. You would feel like you have landed in a whole different world. Hingol National Park is located over 6,000-square-kilometres and is home to uniquely formed rocks, incredible vast canyons, diverse species, and even mud volcanoes.
Also, what makes Hingol Park one of the best places s in Pakistan is its closeness to the coast. The Hingol National Parks hugs the ocean and just like that, another breathtaking scenery is added to Hingol assets. And you wouldn’t believe where it is located?. It’s just 3.5 Kilometers from the city of Karachi. Means no hurdles and difficult routes to this incredibly beautiful place. But you must have your own transportation to visit there.
8-Deosai Plains National Park
Only accessible in Summers, Deosai National Park is the second highest Plateau of Planet Earth. At 4,117 meters (13,497 feet) Deosai is often referred to as the Roof of the world. And that’s pretty much the truth, isn’t it?. One of the best places in Pakistan to camp, Deosai will meet you with snow-capped peaks, eye-soothing green meadows, and sparkling blue lakes. But be aware of the Himalayan Brown Bear because Deosai is the home of these creatures.
It is located in Gilgit Baltistan.
9-Fairy Meadows- A View to Nanga Parbat
You may find it a bit costly but Fairy meadows is really a stunner and will shock with its spectacular views. One of the reasons of popularity of Fairy meadows is that it offers a picturesque view of Nanga Parbat, world’s 9th highest mountain. The challenging journey to Fairy meadow starts with a jeep ride on one of the most dangerous roads in the world and a 5-kilometer trek makes the journey more tiresome.
You can camp there on your own. But to accompany you, many camping teams are available too. If you are not visiting Fairy meadows because of tricky traveling, then you are doing wrong with your traveling soul. In the end, you will find the place worth all the hustle.
10-Khunjerab Pass
This place is not for the faint hearts. Khunjerab Pass is a popular tourist attraction located at 4,600 metres (15,397 feet) and connects Pakistan with China. This is the world’s highest paved border crossing and is one of the tourist’s favourite spot to visit.
You will thousands of travelers’ photos in front of the Khunjerab pass. This is surrounded by grassy fields and towering mountains and makes Khunjerab pass one of the most beautiful crossing pass across the world. In winters, the scenery changes altogether with a lot ad a lot of snow. Hiking across the Karakoram mountains is also worth a try there.
11-Rakaposhi Base Camp
Fan of trekking?. Start packing your stuff because Rakaposhi is waiting for you. A 7,800-metre peak, Rakaposhi belongs to the Karakoram Mountain range in Gilgit Baltistan. This insane peak is doable in one day and holds heart striking views for all the trekkers out there.
But don’t go if you are not a trekker. It takes almost 4 to 5 hours for a decent fitness level trekker to reach the top. And if you can’t make it to the top then you actually wasted your time. But it all depends upon you. Don’t lose your heart and give it a try. Who knows maybe you get lucky enough to watch one of the epic sceneries of Pakistan.
12-Rohtas Fort
Located near the city of Jehlum, Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress. It has been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. And every year hundreds of visitors came to visit this remarkable place. It is one of the biggest forts in the Sub-continent. And even though many years have passed Rohtas is still in pretty much good shape.
It takes one full day to thoroughly visit this ancient fort. You can spend hours roaming around the halls, gardens, and other structures of Rohtas fort. It feels like traveling back in time there. So, if you are up to visit the ancient places of Pakistan, don’t miss out on this.
13-Katpana Desert
What makes the Katpana Desert different from other deserts?. The answer is ‘It snows in winter there’. Yes, snowfall in a desert! isn’t it unique?. I think this incredible place must be on every traveler’s list. This has everything a warm desert has, but the reason for the difference is, the altitude of the Katpana Desert.
Located near Skardu, it is said to be one of the highest Cold Deserts across the world. Pakistan is one of the very few countries that can claim to have such a rare and mesmerizing place in their homeland.
14- Rawalkot, Azad Kashmir
The beauty of Azad Kashmir doesn’t just stop at Rawalkot. Azad Kashmir is full of splendid views which hold the viewer’s heart in no time. Refreshing green meadows, grassy mountains, turquoise lakes, there is almost everything in Azad Kashmir for a traveler to visit.
Bnajosa lake is famous among tourists and makes Rawalkot undoubtedly one of the best places in Pakistan. Nergola Waterfall and Toli Pir are also popular tourists spot. Those looking for bits and snippets of sacred and religious stuff in Rawalkot must visit the Gurdwara Rawalkot.
15-Shandur Pass
A brilliantly beautiful place in Gilgit Baltistan, Shandur Pass is famous worldwide. Shandur Pass is home to the world’s highest Polo Ground and every year thousands of tourists visit this spectacular place to watch this Polo festival. It is also called ‘Roof of the World’ because of its altitude. Located in Upper Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shandur pass has a flat plateau and it can be crossed between months of April and November.
Best Places in Pakistan to Visit: Summary
Picturesque landscapes, towering Mountain peaks, heavenly valleys, green meadows, and fresh blue & green colored water bodies, Pakistan is home to almost every beautiful place. In the end, the choice is all yours as to where you want to travel. But choosing from the list here will not do you any harm. It will only enhance your traveling experience.
Also, check out our guide to Top Travel Destinations, if you are thinking of travelling abroad!
Mashallah
No doubt Pakistan is the land of love and purity.
Great effort keep it up