Top ten tourist places in Pakistan (Part One)

Pakistan is often depicted in the west as a country of hard-line Islamic fundamentalists, terror training camps, subjugated women and cricket cheaters. In such circumstances, it can seem a hard sell to the potential tourist.

Only a few people speak about the country’s fascinating diversity, its well-kept Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist shrines, the dazzlingly high mountains or the impressive sheer glaciers and greenish valleys.

Pakistan is home to most stunning Himalayan peaks, including K-2 and various magnificent valleys. It has beautiful Arabian Sea, deserts, Indus valley, ancient Buddah’s civilization carved in its mountains and historic forts

The country is full of beautiful and splendid places which are always the major source of attraction for the tourists from across the globe. There are so many things to visit and see that one gets confused about planning the trip. Here is the list of top ten destinations that one must visit to see the real beauty of Pakistan.

Lahore: the historic city and cultural capital of Pakistan

With a non-stop buzz, this city is called cultural capital of the country. A number of sites of historical significance are found here in abundance, which was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Jehangir Tomb are three of the most august sites.

The Lahore Fort, which also known as Shahi Qila, is the famous fort of the sub-continent. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient times but the current construction was done during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar in between 1556–1605, and frequently renovated by succeeding rulers.

The old city, Sufi night, Food Street and the eloquent flag lowering ceremony on the Wahga border are some of the many charms available.

The city has the advantage of having all the historical buildings from the Mughal era. The old city is paraphernalia of grand architecture whether you’re in search of history, great food and incredible shopping; Lahore is the place to visit.

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Posted by Faisal Farooq on Aug 19 2012. Filed under Pakistan, Society. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.