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Information of Pakistan |
Capital: Islamabad
Official Language: Urdu
Currency: Pakistanee Rupee
Pakistan, located in Southwest Asia is a place of astounding tourist attractions. Plethora of natural wonders in perfect combination with a good many historic and cultural sites make Pakistan a perfect tourist haven. The world's earliest civilization Indus Valley Civilization sprouted on the shore of the river Indus. The silk Route formed the major trade route between Pakistan and other countries. Awe inspiring archaeological remains of the Gandhara Art and the majestic Muslim architectures are the cherished treasures of Pakistan. The landscape of Pakistan constitutes sharp geographical contrasts from lofty mountains to rippling plateaus and rich alluvial plains. Variety of landscapes and climates has resulted in diverse flora and fauna. Vast alpine forests extend in the northern mountains like Himalayas, Karakoram and the Hindukush, mangrove swamps and wetlands spread the coastlines, deciduous trees abound in the Sulaiman range in the south. All these natural splendors offer a remarkably rich variety of endemic wild animals like Marcopolo Ship, Urial Ship, Himalayan Bears, Snow Leopards, Mediterranean Pigmy shrew and the Blue Whale. Pakistan also offers exciting adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting.
Major Cities of Pakistan
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. Other major cities include Karachi, Lahore,
Quetta, Peshawar, Gwadar, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, Sukker, Rawalpindi, Thatta, Chitral, Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Murree, Taxila, Moenjodaro, Nawabshah, Attock and Gilgit. Islamabad situated in the northern part of Potohar plateau is a sprawling modern city and the chief commercial center of Pakistan. The beautiful Margalla hills form the backdrop the city. Islamabad abounds in unique sight seeing. Shakar Parian Hills, Heritage Museum, Islamabad Zoo, Rawal Lake and Shah Faisal Mosque are the major tourist attractions of Islamabad. The commercial center of Islamabad is known as the Blue Area and runs along the length of Jinnah Avenue. Karachi also known as the city of Quaid, is the former capital of Pakistan and the most populous city. Karachi situated in the Arabian Sea coast in the southeastern part of Pakistan is a wonderful port city constituting grand mausoleums, mosques, colonial buildings, museums and pristine beach resorts. The most magnificent building, is Mazar-e-Quaid, the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan,Muhammad Ali Zinnah. The building is made of white marble with magnificent North African arches and glistening Chinese crystal chandeliers. Other places to visit are the National Museum, Manora beach and Clifton beach. Lahore is the provincial capital of Punjab and well known for its breathtaking beauty. It is termed as the garden of Mughals for some of the finest architectural marvels built during Mughal period. Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore Fort and the various Gates of Lahore are worth seeing.
Tourist Attractions of Pakistan
The Murree Hills and the Gallies located in Islamabad are two fascinating summer resorts equipped with all modern amenities. Kaghan Valleys in the North West part is famous for its ethereal beauty snow clad peaks, waterfalls and streams. The lush green valley of Swat is a unique historical site. It is said to be the place where Alexander the great fought and won some of his major battles. Pakistan administered Kashmir is simply paradisiacal with majestic mountain ranges Nanga Parvat and Mount Godwin Austen. Chitral valley is a pristine area on the Hindukush Mountains with its high peaks, lush greeneries and the unique Kalash valleys - the home of the Kalash tribes. Moenjodaro and Harappa are considered to be two spectacular ancient sites that may astonish tourists of all ages. Ruins of Indus valley civilization with baked bricks' buildings, drainage system, temples and bazaars offer spellbinding vistas.
Transport and Accommodtaion in Pakistan
Karachi international airport is the major airport of Pakistan. Most flights from European and Asian contries lands in Karachi. Other airports are located in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Baluchistan. Pakistan International Airlines is the major airline with flights to 35 domestic terminals and daily connections between the major cities. Aero Asia and bhoja Air are some other well known airlines. There are two railway links one between Lahore and Amritsar, and another from Quetta . Grand Trunk Roadand Karakoram Highway, are the famous road connections of Pakistan. Buses are popular mod of transport but the rough mountain terrains make the journey uncomfortable. Vans, wagons, jeeps, autos, horse drawn carriages are other popular forms of local transports.
Precautions in Pakistan
Driving in night is unsafe as the roads are badly lit. There are records of heavy heavy rains and flooding in the Punjab and Sindh provinces. Moreover Pakistan's North Western Frontier Province is earthquake prone. Frequent violence and terrorist activities have been noted in Karachi. Anti-Western sentiment in the Sindh province has been a great issue. Visitors to upper Sindh are encouraged to notify authorities beforehand.
Trekkers touring to Gilgit, Hunza, Chitral and the upper Swat Valley should collect suitable information before starting their adventure tours. Though tensions along the Kashmiri Line of Control have been controlled, travelers should keep abreast of the latest tourist information.
For further details and information on Pakistan and its tourist destinations flip through the pages of Allwonderscountries
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