Pakistan is a country of beautiful landscapes, adventurous trekking and a wide variety of cultures. Having cradled several ancient civilizations, it is a perfect destination for nature lovers with a historical bend of mind.
The landscape in Pakistan is diverse in nature. Towards the north is the mighty stretches of the Karakorum 's, the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush ranges. The permanent snowline of the mountains along with the coniferous forests on the slopes makes it a magnificent sight to view. For those raring to go further facilities like trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, wild boar hunting and mountain jeep safaris are available.
Towards the south of Pakistan flows the river Indus. It forms a vast alluvial delta The region around is endowed with a rich and varied flora and fauna. The Indus plain merges into the great desert, the coastline and the wet lands all of which offer a rich variety of vegetation and wildlife.
Travel Guide:
Weather : The country has a by and large dry and humid weather. In the south it is tropic and in the north the climate is extreme in summers and winters. Rain lasts for a month in July
Airports : The major international airports in Pakistan are in the cities of Lahore , Karachi , Islamabad , Peshawar , Quetta , and Multan .
Communications: Pakistan is interlinked with a large network of roads and extensive railway layouts
Experiences not to be missed in Pakistan
- Jeep safaris and trekkings in the high mountains of the North
- Camel and boat safaris in the south of Pakistan .
- The scenic beauty of Khyber Pass.
- Bird Watching in Kohistan
- The fairy meadows of the Nanga Parbat
- Hingol and the Kirthar national park.
- Polo at Shandur Pass
- Museums and Gardens in almost all major cities.
- Mosques, Monuments and Tomb
Watching these sights in Pakistan becomes all the more enjoyable when one experiences the hospitality of the people alongside. So a visit to Pakistan gives a tourist his money's worth.
