Beauty of Pakistan

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BEAUTY OF PAKISTAN

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BEAUTY OF PAKISTAN

Lake Saif Ul Malook It is quoted as “Heaven on Earth” by the people who visit this magical place. It is located in the Kaghan Valley near the city of Naran. It is known to be one of the highest situated lakes in Pakistan.

GORAKH HILL:Gorakh is a hill station situation in the Dadu district in the province of Sindh. Situated at a height of 1,734 meters, is the only hill station in the province of Sindh.

Pir Sohawa:Pir Sohawa is the most visited place in Islamabad. It is located at an elevation of 5000 ft. The place has a number of restaurants, where visitors can enjoy the food and the view along. They’ll have a scenic view of the jungles and trees on Margalla hills

Hingol National ParkThe largest national park in Pakistan, located in the Makran coast in Balochistan. This park supports a significant diversity of bird and fish. Hingol National Park is known to support at least 35 species of mammals, 65 species of amphibians and reptiles and 185 species of birds. Some 250 plant species were recorded in the initial surveys including 7 yet undescribed species.

Khewra Salt MineWorld’s second largest salt mine, located in Khewra. It is a major tourist attraction with around 250,000 tourists visiting the place every year.

Rani Kot:Rani Kot holds the title for being the largest fort of the world, with a circumference of about 26 Kilometers. It is situated 90 kilometers from Hyderabad.

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SHAHI QILLALahore Fort, also called “Shahi Qila” is a fort in the historical city of Lahore. The Fort is connected with the Badshahi mosque through Alamgiri Gate. The fort was built during the reign of Akbar in 1605. The design of the fort is a pristine depiction of the Muslim architecture.

Mo-Ann jo daroMo-Ann jo daroMo-Ann jo daro is a sindhi phrase that means Mound of the Dead. It is situated around 30 Kilometers from the city of Larkana. The site was discovered in 1922. It is believed that Mohen Jo Daro was constructed back in 2600 BC and was one of the major urban sites in that period.

Gwadar Bay:The newly constructed city Gwadar has the most speckles beaches in Pakistan. Attempts are underway to develop the city so that a large number of tourists are attracted. Gwadar bay is a haven for the beach lovers around.

Makli Graveyard:Makli necropolis is one of the largest in the world. The graveyard is situated a few kilometers away from Thatta. It is believed to be the resting place of over 125,000 rulers and saints. This is one of the sites in the World Heritage

Karachi Beach:Karachi is blessed with a range of beach spots where people can go and enjoy a calm holiday. Some of the well known beach spots in Karachi are: Seaview, Cape Monze, Clifton Beach, French Beach, Gadani, Hawke’s Bay, Manora Island, Paradise Point and Sandspit Beach.

Wagha Border:Wagha Border is the border between India and Pakistan connecting Lahore, Pakistan with Amritsar, India. This place is known for the Wagha Border Ceremony and should be visited before sunset as the ceremony starts at that time.

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Shah Jahan MosqueShah Jahan Mosque is situated in Thatta and is considered as a master piece of Mughal architecture. The mosque was built in 1647 AD on the orders of Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor. The mosque has 93 domes and 33 arches and no minarets.

Minar e PakistanMinar e Pakistan is a historical landmark that was built as a memorial for the Pakistan Resolution in 1968 in Lahore. This minaret is housed with an elevator to take the visitors up the 62 meter heighted tower. Views of the city Lahore can also be seen from the top.

Jinnah MausoleumJinnah Mausoleum or Mazar e Quaid is a memorial and resting place for the founder of Pakistan, Quaid e Azam (Father of the Nation) Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The mausoleum was fully consutrcted in 1960s and is situated in Karachi. After every 20 minutes there is a ceremonial position shift of the honor guard, and every 4 hours changing of the guard