Pakistan Things to Do Tips by babar_1

The majestic Himalyas, Korakorams and the Hindu-kush mountains in the Northern Areas are must see.......You will definitely fall in love with these areas and unique culture of friendly people living here. There are numerous treks which pass through lush green pastures, sprinkling streams, freezing glaciers etc.

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Address: Swat & Kaghan valleys, Hunza, Skardu, Chitral etc

Pakistan has inherited a wide array of heritage sites, six of which have been inscribed on the list of "UNESCO World Heritage Sites", A list of sites inscribed in the World Heritage List of UNO is given below:

1. Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro
(Larkana district of Sindh)
2. Taxila (Near Islamabad)
3. Fort and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore
4. Rohtas Fort
5. Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol (15-km from Mardan city of North West Frontier Province)
6. Historical Monuments of Thatta (Sindh)

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Website: http://www.un.org.pk/iych/world-hert-pak.htm

Historical buildings of moughal era and even older are mostly situated in Lahore and its surroundings. Some fabulous sites are also found in Peshawar, Karachi and Multan.

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Basant is the festival of kites. In Lahore, basant is the time when the sky is filled with the colourfull kites. It is traditional and cultural event celebrate to welcome the spring. The entire population participates in the exciting
kite flying matches. Lahorites enthusiastically participate various fun activities while kite flying being the main attraction. Basant is not only a kite flying event, but also a cultural festival of traditional food, dresses, dances and music.

Night time kite flying is another spectacular sight to witness. The entire sky is lit with heavy duty lights and in this eluminated sky one can see hundreds of white colored kites dancing and competing for supremacy over the other. This atmosphere is further enlightened with barbecues and loud tempting music coming from all corners of the city.

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Address: Lahore (usually during second week of Februrary)
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For history lovers ...... Pakistan has lot to offer. From ancient Indus civilization in Mohen-jo-daro (Sindh), Gandhara civilization in Taxile (20 km from Islamabad), Islamic/Mughal civilization in Lahore and modern archtecture in Islamabad and Karach, there is endless variety for visitors.

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Website: http://www.heritage.gov.pk

Deserts have their own charm and beauty. They offer very interesting and strange lanscapes.

Some tour companies offer exciting camel safaris through cholistan desert.

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Address: Bahawalpur (Punjab), Thar (Sindh) and Baluchistan
Website: http://www.concordia-expeditions.com/dcs.htm
Other Contact: http://www.transpakistan.com.pk/

The unique mughal architect is worth seen in Lahore fort. Beautifully decorated walls and top of the "Shish Mahal" (the glass palace) in Lahore fort is worth to see. The Wazir Khan Maosque in the walled city is another attrachtion.

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