MESMERIZING BEAUTY OF PAKISTAN

KAGHAN VALLEY

Kaghan is a jewel among the many beautiful valley in the Mansehra District of Hazara in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The beauty of the Valley is because of its pine forests, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and cool mountain streams.

The Valley is approximately 160 Km long and is situated approximately 250 Km from the capital, Islamabad.

Lush green mountains, streams of water flowing besides the roads and peaceful enviroment make Kaghan Valley an ideal place for tourists.

Places to Visit in Kaghan Valley

Naran

Saif_ul_Malook Lake

Ansoo Lake

Malika Parbat

Shogran

Siri Paye Valley

Makra Peak

1. Naran Valley

Naran is the main center of tourism situated in upper Kaghan. At night in Naran Valley you can hear the sound of water flowing and colloiding with the stones. That sounds gives a great pleasure. You will feel dark in Naran Valley in afternoon because these high mountains stops sun light to reach in the Valley.

2. Saif _ul_Malook Lake

The lake with its majestic and mesmerizing natural beauty, Pleasant atmosphere and associated tale and history, attracts thousand of tourists each year.

Lake saif_ul_Malook is the fifth best tourist destination of Pakistan.

The story related to the lake is about a prince, Saif_ul_Malook who fell in love with a fairy princess, Badr_ul_Jamal (Glory of the moon). Saif's father told him that he is human and she isn't, the meeting is not posible. Defying his father's words, prince saif left for travels in a bid to find his fairy and after praying for 40 consecutive days without food and rest on 14th night of that month prince saw the fairy princess. According to the classic fable, the prince and the fairy queen still alive and dance above the water surface on 14th night of every lunar month.

3. Ansoo Lake (Tear Lake)

Magnificent Ansoo Lake is located in Kaghan Valley of District Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Ansoo lake is considered as one of the highest lakes of Himalayas.

For tourist, the best time to visit is mid of July and August.

4. Malika Parbat

Malika Parbat peak are situated in Kaghan Valley. The mountain is clearly visible from the popular tourist spot of lake saif ul Malook in Kaghan Valley.

5. Shogran

Shogran is a hill station situated on green plateu in kaghan Valley. It is one of the beautiful plateaus in the Valley. In winter Shogran receives an average snowfall of 3-4 feet.

6. Siri_Paye

Siri Paye is a heavily guarded meadow up north.

Siri paye is located near Kaghan Valley, near the equally beautiful hill station of Shogran.

Siri paye is a high mountain lake located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A crystal fresh water lake is situated right in the center of the meadow.

Siri Paye brags beautiful green mountains and snowcapped tops, with a serene domain and characteristic excellance that is soul- metigating.

7. Makra Peak

Makra is a Urdu word which means "Spider".

Makra Peak is 3586m high himalaya mountain located in Tehsil Balakot of Mansehra District.

The Makra Peak of Shogran Valley is Located in South east of Kiwai and South of Paye meadow.

Must visit these places when you plan to visit Kaghan Valley.

HUNZA VALLEY

Pakistan is one of the few country with such a dynamic landscape, rivers, desesrts, lakes, waterfalls, springs, glaciers. We seem to have it all in great abundance.

The much renowned Valley is often reffered to as heaven on earth, enveloped in the great Himalalays and Karakoram mountain ranges.

Hunza is a mountain valley located at a distance of 100km from Gilgit. Main town of Hunza is Karimabad is the capital of Hunza and also the most popoular and beautiful destination of Hunza valley.

The valley is famous for its beauty and the people of valley are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality.

The second highest peak of the world K2, is located in the Gilgit Baldistan region, where Hunza valley is also located.

Places to visit Hunza Valley

1.Ganish Village

Ganish Village is surronded by beautiful tall trees that changes as many colours as chameleons with the changing of seasons. The village is located close to the majestic Hunza river. The mighty river against the backdrop of brightly coloured trees make the village a scene out of an artistic masterpiece.

2. Borith Lake

borith lake located near Gulmit, Gojal in the upper Hunza area. The site is an important sanctuary for migrating wildflow and is a must visit place for nature lovers.

3. Rakaposhi View point

Blue sky and mountains covered with snow is the first attraction of Hunza. Clean fresh and cold water from glacier makes it more beautiful. This place is a must visit for those travelling towards Hunza Valley.

4. Altit Fort

Entering into gates of Altit fort there is a beautiful green cherries with orchard of apricots, lush green grass, walk way and beautiful design small cafes.

5. Rush Lake

Rush lake is one of the highest alpine lake in the world.

6. Baltit Fort

In Hunza the Baltit fort deserve a significant place. The place is now a museum open for all for visiting. Baltit fort has a great variety of antique and equipment of older days displayed inside the fort.

7. Eagle Nest Hunza

One of the highest peak of the Hunza Valley where from whole Hunza would be sighted.

8. Attabad Lake

Few years back in a landslide two mountains meet together and stopped the passage of Hunza river which later turned into a most beautiful Attabad Lake.

9. Passu

The most enormous place at Hunza Valley is Passu. Whenever you go there you must stay for atleast 10 days. You will be in love with this place.

10. Gojal Village

Gojal is where Pakistan begins. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places of Pakistan. Let's have a look at the magnificent valleys that house lofty peaks, striking glaciers,frozen lakes and eye catching scenery.

If you are a tourist then you should take a virtual tour of this beautiful place right now!