Traveling around different countries is an enriching experience. When you are searching for some place to visit you are confronted with the question ‘where to go?’ The answer depends considerably on what type of traveler you are. Some look for beauty, others plan their visit on cuisine type, some are history lovers, a few want to reach to the highest peaks while there are some who want to plan an itinerary depending on a place abounding in friendly people. Whichever type of traveler you are, Pakistan is the country that offers all these delightful qualities. If you keep aside the misconceived notion of violence and terror about this country, you will find yourself fall in love with it.
1. Mouth Watering Delicious Food:
Pakistan is a fascinating country with rich culinary traditions. It is one proud nation with every region having a unique cooking style. There is such a wide variety of food items that one finds it difficult to list them all! Whether it is the spicy Lahori Kebab, or the mouth watering Sindhi Biryani, the Halwa Puri breakfast, or the Khada Gosht of Quetta, the chicken Behari Tikka of Karachi or the Karahi of Peshawar- everything is simply amazing. The diversity as well the magical aroma of food are the key factors responsible for attracting the visitors from all over the world. If you are one such person with the craving to eat delicious foods, then Pakistan is just the right place for you to visit. The country has so much to offer you in terms of flavorful desi food that you won’t feel like going anywhere else.
2. Historical Monuments :
Pakistan is the home to ancient sites of Mughal Era architecture. The Badshahi Mosque built by Aurangzeb in 1673 still stands as a finest example of the ancient architecture and attracts the tourists a lot. Lahore Fort of 16th century and Faisal Mosque in Islamabad are a blend of traditional and modern architectures.
3. Ancient Ruins:
If you keen to know about the old civilizations, then you should visit Pakistan. The ruins of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro from 2600 BCE really astonish a person to know how well civilizations were by that time.
4. Humble and Friendly People:
Pakistan is a multi-cultural and multiethnic country and is a home to some of the most hospitable and friendly people in the world. Owing to the traditional and customary practices, the people of Pakistan offer warm welcome to their guests. The planning and thoughtfulness of the Pakistanis to make the stay of their guests the most comfortable and memorable is what makes them outshine in the region.
“In contrast to what the media says and what we read, Pakistan has been a peaceful place. The people have been kind to us. They have opened their arms. They have opened their hearts. And people with very little, gave us what they had. And that makes Pakistan an interesting place to visit. The people make it worth it…. We are happy here and we don’t feel any danger.” Mike Horn, tourist from Switzerland after visiting Pakistan
5. Magical Lakes, Beautiful Mountains and Breathtaking Waterfalls:
The northern areas of Pakistan consist of dream-like landscapes having lush green forests, translucent lakes, tall pine trees and snow covered mountains. The awe-inspiring natural beauty of this region is perhaps the largest attraction to the foreigners. The Hunza valley, Lake Saiful Muluk, Naran valley, Nathiagali and Abbottabad are just a few names where snow covered mountains and stunning valleys offer a natural beauty that rivals that of the Switzerland.
6. Best Art:
This country is famous for its truck art in South Asia. You will be astonished to see colorful patterns on trucks. Magnificent pieces of handmade decoration piece, shoes, clothes and jewelry are what you can find here in abundance. These handmade items can be a wonderful gift to be presented to your close ones.
Some other places that rank on the top list: World’s highest polo ground, Shandur Top, also known as “roof of the world”, is a major tourist attraction. Then there is world’s 2nd largest salt mine – Khewra Mines and world’s 2nd highest peak - K2. Among the 14 highest peaks, five lie in Pakistan.
