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Daman-e-koh, Islamabad

Daman-e-koh, Islamabad

A famous viewpoint in the middle of Margallah Hills north of Islamabd, Daman-e-Koh found its name from conjunction of Urdu & Persian words: Daman, which means center and Koh, which means hill. So it is Daman-e-Koh meaning center o [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2012 | Comments : 0

Chauburji, Lahore

Chauburji, Lahore

Four Towers (Chauburji) is a monumental structure that stands on the road that goes southward to Multan.  The establishment of this garden is attributed to Mughal Princess Zeb-un-Nisa, 1646 AD, Chauburji represents a strong blend [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2012 | Comments : 0

Bhambore, Sindh

Bhambore, Sindh

Bhambore is an interesting archeological site at a distance of 64 km from Karachi while travelling on National Highway. Originally, it was a sea port named Debal, a thriving Hindu stronghold ruled by Raja Dahir in 712 AD and before. &n [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2012 | Comments : 0

Badshahi Mosque, Lahore

Badshahi Mosque, Lahore

Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir built the Badshahi mosque during his rule from 1658 to 1707. It is one of the many significant architectural monuments/landmark in Lahore. The mosque is a major tourist attraction along with Lahore for [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2012 | Comments : 0

Hingol National Park, Makran Balochistan

Hingol National Park, Makran Balochistan

Hingol National Park covered area around 1,650 sq km is the largest National Park of Pakistan. It lies on Makran coast in Balochistan and is approximately 190 km from Karachi.   Some parts of three districts of Balochis [...]

Posted On : Jun, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Khunjerab Pass, KKH

Khunjerab Pass, KKH

Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved international border crossing in the world and the highest point on the Highway. At a height of 15,397 feet, it connects Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan to Xinjiang region of China. The [...]

Posted On : Jun, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Phandar Lake, Gilgit

Phandar Lake, Gilgit

At location: 36°10'13"N 72°55'4"E Phandar Lake in Phandar Valley along Gilgit River is famous for its trout fishing. It stands beautiful form of nature where crystal green water, sand, green grass, straight tre [...]

Posted On : Jun, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Eagle's Nest, Hunza

Eagle's Nest, Hunza

Hunza valley has the best view point “Eagle’s Nest” of Dulkar Village. This place is easily accessible from Karimabad Town by a 6 Km metal road.   Hunza Eagle's Nest offers the World's only view poi [...]

Posted On : Jun, 03 2012 | Comments : 1

Satpara Lake, Skardu

Satpara Lake, Skardu

The Satpara Dam development project on the Satpara Lake was inaugurated in 2002 and expected to be completed soon. It is 7 km away from Skardu city and its altitude is 8,700 feet (2,700 m) moreover it will also pond the water about 90,000 [...]

Posted On : Jun, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Taung Tombs, Kirthar National Park

Taung Tombs, Kirthar National Park

The tombs at Taung near Karchaat are quite similar to the ones which can be seen at Chaukandi (near Karachi) and Makli (near Thatta). Their significance is their preservance. They are in excellent condition, although nobody knows whe [...]

Posted On : Jun, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Baltit Fort - Karimabad

Baltit Fort - Karimabad

Baltit Fort or Balti Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, that sit on top of Karimabad. The fou [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Karimabad - Hunza

Karimabad - Hunza

Karimabad is the capital of Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan. Karimabad is also known as Baltit. It is named after Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual head of Shia Ismaili Nizari community. The Guardian ranked it as the 12th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit is the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Its ancient name was Sargin, later to be known as Gilit, and it is still called Gilit or Sargin-Gilit by local people. In the Burushaski language, it is named Geelt and in Wakhi an [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Babusar Pass or Babusar Top

Babusar Pass or Babusar Top

Babusar Pass or Babusar Top (el. 4173 m./13,691 ft.) is a mountain pass at the north of the 150 km. (93 miles) long Kaghan Valley connecting it via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway (KKH). It is the highest point in the K [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

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