Pakistan Things to Do Tips by imranthetrekker

Rafting in Chitral

One of the sports that is getting fame for almost a decade in Pakistan.
Let me tell you something about the mountainous regions of Pakistan.
When we look at its north, many rivers, rivulets flow across the narrow valleys which invite the adventurers to come and explore likewise river Kunhar in Kaghan valley, river Chitral in Chitral valley and Indus in the valleys of northern Pakistan.

Personally I have done some rafting in both rivers with some groups and some parts are really challenging.

Time:
Best time for these rivers April and May early spring season in these parts, and the month of September.

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Address: Pakistan
Directions: Kaghan Valley
Chitral
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Things To Do: Rock Climbing

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on Apr 7, 2008

In Khanpur

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As this land is blessed with mountains and rocky ridges which invite the adventure lovers from all over the world because when one looks at their tops, they are standing with pride and asking to come and explore them.

In 2004, we had done some climbing in Khanpur a small town located almost at the distance of 35, 40 km from Islamabad towards Karakoram Highway.
Later on in October 2004, at Shoghore , a small village from Chitral town located at the distance of 25 Km,, enroute for Grama chashma (village of geysers at Pak afghan border) in the famous mountain range of Hindukush.

The rocky ridges very straight and breathtaking and a real adventure is there for mountain lovers.

Time:
Khanpur is located in the south so it is accessible and suitable for Rock climbing all year round but for Chitral from April till September.

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Directions: Close to Islamabad in Khanpur
In Chitral
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Shah Faisal Moque, Islamabad.: In the capital city of Pakistan

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Shah Faisal Mosque

One of the places should not be missed during a trip to Islamabad.
One of the largest mosques in the world which can accommodate more than 70,000 people and it is pretty famous in the Muslim world because of its architecture done by a Turkish architect, Vedat Dalokay, and fund was provided by Saudi Government and it is named according to the name of the King Faisal.

The work started on it in 1976 and completed in 1986 and interior calligraphy and mosaic work was done of the famous Pakistani artist Gul Jee.

The focal point of the capital of Pakistan and one of the most prominent buildings not only in Islamabad but in Pakistan as well.

Please leave your shoes at the entrance and female travelers should cover the heads with the scarves or shawls and becareful about your clothing before your visit to the mosque.

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Address: Islamabad, Pakistan
Directions: Located close to Marghala Hills
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Things To Do: A piece of architecture, Mohabbat Khan Mosque

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Muhabbat Khan Mosque, Peshawar.

Peshawar the city past karavans, bears great attraction to the tourists from Pakistan as well as other parts of the world.
Let me take you to one of the attractions of the old city of Peshawar I hope that you would like it.

In the center of Peshawar city, is located Mohabbat Khan Mosque, in the gold market from Qissa Khawani Bazar (story tellers bazaar) a narrow entrance would lead you to the mosque, one of the significant specimen of Mughal art and architecture in Peshawar.
It was built by the governor of Peshawar, Muhabbat Khan, in 1670 during the era of great patron of art in Mughal dynasty, Shahjehan.

Floral designs are visible inside the walls of the mosque and done by natural colours, the artisans of that period from different parts of the world.

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Address: Old City of Peshawar
Directions: From Qissa Khawani Bazar
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Chitral and Kailash Valley: Day trips in Chitral

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Towards Kalash valleys

Salut Mes Amis,

If you are in Chitral and do not have much time to make the things easily then you can hire a jeep from Chitral town and can make day trips to Kalash valleys (Birir, Bamborate and Birir) which are almost located at the drive of 2 hrs from Chitral town and within a day you can visit almost 2 valleys and come to the third valley and stay overnight there.
Next day back to Chitral and leave for Hot spring valley (Garam Chashma) at the drive of 2 hrs from Chitral town and can stay over night there.

A bien tot,

Warm welcome to Pakistan
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Phone: Cell: 092 346 98 95 72 0
Address: Chitral
Directions: In the North West of Chitral
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Peshawar: Sikh Gurdawara of Jogan Shah Peshawar

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on Mar 23, 2006

Old city of Peshawar

Salut Mes Amis,

A Sikh Gurdawara of almost 5 centuries old, located in the old city of Peshawar and could be visited during the day time.
It is located in a pretty complicated and populous area so better to keep some local person with you, but it is very colorful and one of the pieces of archtchitecture in the old city.

A bien tot,

Warm welcome to Pakistan

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Address: Peshawar
Directions: In the old city of Peshawar
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Peshawar: Hindu Temple in Peshawar

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Peshawar

Salut Mes Amis,

In the old city of Peshawar is located a famous Hindu temple in Karim pura bazar, which is almost 5 centuries old and could ve visited by the tourists during the day time.
It is close to Qissa Khwani bazar and could be approached while going towards Sethi Mohllah, take the left and after 10 minutes you will be infront of the temple.

A bien tot,

Warm welcome to Pakistan

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Address: Peshawar
Directions: In the old city of Peshawar
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Highest Mountain Ranges: Trekking Season in Pakistan

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Mountains of Pakistan

Salut Mes Amis,

Best time to be on the trekking trails, in Hindukush, Himalaya and Karakoram, begins after the 15th of May till end of September.
You better come with proper gear when you intend to do some itinerary in the mountains.

A bien tot,
Warm welcome to Pakistan

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Phone: Cell: 092 346 98 95 72 0
Address: North Pakistan
Directions: Chitral, Hunza and Skardu
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Things To Do: ATM in Chitral

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on Dec 18, 2006

Salut mes amis,

A good news for the travellers and tourists to Chitral that now 1st ATM machine's started working at Bank Alfalah, Officer's mess road Chitral.

So now cash's not a trouble for you in Chitral.

Tres bon voyage au Pakistan.

Imran Schah

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Phone: 092 301 88 67 92 9
Address: Bank Alfalah
Directions: Officer's mess road, Jang bazar road, Chitral.
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Things To Do: Money Changers in Lahore

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on Dec 18, 2006

Minare Pakistan