"Land of Mountain gods Pakistan" Top 5 Page for this destination Pakistan by imranthetrekker

Pakistan Travel Guide: 4,627 reviews and 7,833 photos

Killer Mountain, Nanga Parbat 8126 m, - Pakistan

Song Of Fairies

PAKISTAN

Land of ethnic tribes
Abode of mountain gods
Country of cultural diversity
Throne of ancient civilizations
One name but numerous definitions*

Abode of gods

Buddhism

Whether one is wondering in the narrow streets of the ancient cities of south, Peshawar and Lahore or looking for the foot prints of past invaders in Khyber pass (Alexander the Great, Genghis khan) or following the trails of Marcopolo in the rugged mountains of Hindukush or Karakoram, I tell you the truth, it is an amazing country.

It is the land which attracted the Alexander of Macedonia in 326 B.C with whom the influence of Greek culture also came to this region later which gave genesis to a unique art of sculpture Gandhara art which is known all over the world.
In 2nd century A.D Buddhism was adopted as the state religion which flourished and prevailed for almost 1000 years, from 2nd century B.C till 10th century A.D during this time hundreds of monasteries and stupas were built in Taxila (Takshashila), Peshawar (Pushpapura), Charsadda (Pushkalavati) and Swat (Udayana).

Land of Mountains

Kalash

Once it was the center of the earliest known civilization in the region which dates back to 3 red millennium B.C. which flourished on the banks of river Indus that is why it is known as Indus valley civilization and 2 of its major towns are present as Moenjodro and Harappa.

However, Pakistan is the land which is blessed with natural assets but due to its rock bottom position, media turned a blind eye towards Pakistan as a result it could not get its stake from tourism but in the present scenario we can say that soon it will be one of the best tourist destinations in the world, inshAllah

So see you someday on a trekking trail in the mountains of North, or in a traditional Khawa shop (Tea Shop) of Qissa Khwani bazar Peshawar.

Intro Updated Mar 25, 2006
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (113)

Gilgit & Chitral Things to Do (21)

Bonjour mes amis, Things are calm in Gilgit at the moment. Do visit Nanga Parbat Base camp (Fairy Meadows) It's a 3... more travel advice

Safety in Pakistan Favorites (33)

Bonjour from Chitral, Hindu Kush, Things've been calm in Pakistan for more than a year and in the year 2012,there are... more travel advice

Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat 8126 m - Pakistan

Travel to Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan Favorites (33)

Bonjour from Peshawar, Flights from Islamabad and Peshawar are subject to weather and they are often cancelled. The... more travel advice

Trekking to K2, Gondghoro la Things to Do (21)

Hi Karin, There're many agenicies in the world who arrange the itinerary you've mentioned but better to hire the... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (12)
See All Lahore backpackers' Hostel
Hotels (7)
See All Hotels in Lahore, Moenjodaro & Harappa
Transportation (23)
See All Train from Zahedan to Quetta
Off The Beaten Path (4)
See All Trek to Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat
Restaurants (8)
See All Food streets in Pakistan

Comments (12)

hunterV Apr 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Imran! Thanks for your good tips! Ma'assalyam!~
balisunshine Oct 12, 2009 at 9:45 AM Report Abuse

Wow!!! Gorgeous journey!!! Don't stop!
Arkeolog Mar 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM Report Abuse

Hi Imran, this a great page on Pakistan. I liked your tips and photos.
Faiza-Ifrah Feb 6, 2009 at 1:49 PM Report Abuse

hi Imran: how are you and how are the things in Chitral? i heard the tourism minister for NWFP said that the province has many other places than swat for tourism. i agree. how about you?
lahoree Apr 19, 2008 at 8:30 PM Report Abuse

nice, keep it up. m from lahore based in manila currently
ranger49 Dec 24, 2007 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

Why do youalways post such irrelevant and offensive links?
sadia11 Nov 26, 2007 at 12:21 PM Report Abuse

beautiful photographs....Pakistan has really beautiful places to visit
konradk Nov 6, 2007 at 2:09 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips. All much appreciated. Thanks a lot Imran!
JessH Oct 24, 2007 at 2:18 AM Report Abuse

Hello Imran. Great tips and beautiful photographs of your country. I really enjoyed reading your pages, and my ratings are definitely with you! Greetings from the desert / Jess in Dubai :-)
maztek Oct 17, 2007 at 8:17 PM Report Abuse

Imran .....good page ...I really appreciate your efforts