Why Choose Pakistan As Your Next Travel Destination

Pakistan has some of the best holiday destinations, ranging from mountaineering in the north to beaches at the Arabian Sea Shore. Its divine heritage and history make it the perfect place to explore and make your holiday exciting.

From nature to stories Pakistan has everything you need to refresh your mind. For someone on a budget, choosing Pakistan as your travel destination is a wise choice, as it offers nature, culture, festivities, cuisines, and much more without burdening your pocket.

Historical Places

Historical places in Pakistan hold great value as they are not just mere pieces of construction but monuments that contain stories that explain our ancestors’ way of life.

Badshahi Mosque

Aurangzeb Alamgir, the Mughal Emperor of the time, built the Badshahi Mosque between 1671 and 1673. It is located on the northern outskirts of the famous walled city of Lahore. This mosque can accommodate 100,000 people at once, with more than 10,000 able to fit inside the mosque and the rest in the large courtyard, which is about 276,000 square feet. Badshahi Mosque remained the largest mosque in the world from 1673 until 1986 (313 years).

Mohenjo Daro

Mohenjo Daro was built in 2500 BCE in the Larkana district of Sindh. It was the largest settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization and one of the world’s earliest major cities. One year after the discovery of Harappa, this archeological site was discovered. Mohenjo Daro signifies “The Mound of the Dead” and was adopted in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Mohatta Palace

Located in Karachi, this palace was home to Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta, a businessman from Rajasthan(India). His recorded ancestry starts with Motilal Mohatta, who migrated in 1842 from Bikaner to Hyderabad(India) to become a clerk in a shop. His four sons then migrated to Calcutta and became merchants in imported cloth. One of his sons Govardhan Mohatta migrated to Karachi in 1883. Govardhan Mohatta’s elder son Ramgopal became a scholar and author. He named Karachi’s Hindu Gymkhana. Govardhan’s younger son Shivratan became an industrialist in Karachi and made his wealth from manufacturing palm olive soap.

Destinations In The North Worth Visiting

Northern Pakistan has some of the most beautiful travel destinations and places, and fun activities will make your holiday worthwhile. The North provides everything from camping to Cultural experiences and stargazing with your special ones.

Attabad Lake

This lake formed when a landslide in January 2010 impounded the Hunza River. The landslide destroyed five villages. The government raised Rs 100 million for the victims and Rs 0.5 million for the relatives of the deceased. However, the road to Attabad can be a difficult one, once you reach Attabad, the mountains surrounding the lake with the snow on top and those cool winds brushing against your face will make you forget the journey. The cold turquoise water is refreshing and the boating experience there is truly magical.

Skardu Valley

We can call this place “Paradise on Earth” or Switzerland in Pakistan. Skardu Valley is a haven for climbers, covered by the three most gigantic mountain ranges: the Himalayas, the Karakoram, and Ladakh. It is also famous for its Kashgahari cuisine and Polo festival, held in the second week of August every year. Likewise, another renowned festival is the Jashn-e-Nowruz, in which the people sing, dance, feast, and paint eggs for table decorations while the ladies paint their hands with henna.

Fairy Meadows

Named by German climbers and locally known as Joot, this park is a grassland near the Nanga Parbat camping site. Forests, with different types of trees, surround the meadows. While the meadows are an attraction, tourists usually hike from the base camp to the meadows to get a view of the Nanga Parbat mountains. These areas are home to endangered brown bears and musk deer.

How Does the Media Portray Pakistan?

The first thing that comes to mind when people hear the word (Pakistan) is Taliban, terrorism, nuclear weapons, security, and Islam. The government misuses its powers in portraying Pakistan as a third-world nation. The media claims that journalists are not protected and that broadcasting channels are prohibited from producing news. Pakistan is portrayed as a nation with political instability, including military interference and corruption. In addition, The media also highlights Pakistan’s poverty, inflation, unemployment, and insufficient infrastructure.

Pakistan is vulnerable to floods and natural disasters. Above all, the media frequently highlights Pakistan’s low literacy rate and inadequate education system. Children, especially girls in rural areas, face challenges. This portrayal results in people’s negative image of Pakistan.

What Pakistan Is

People in Pakistan are hospitable, so you will often be invited into homes for meals and treated with kindness. Pakistan’s diverse population which includes Sindhis, Punjabis, Pashtuns, Balouch, and many others means you will experience different languages, customs, and traditions. You are welcome everywhere, from the busy streets of Karachi to the history of Lahore, to the beautiful valleys of the north. The delicious cuisine in Pakistan will leave you licking your fingers and wanting more. The vast variety of biryanis in Karachi each with its unique taste is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Alongside these cuisines, you may enjoy delicious yet affordable Pakistani street food, such as golgappa, samosas, chaat, or bun kabab.

Regarding scholarly accomplishments, we honor Doctor Abdul Qadeer Khan, who established Pakistan as a nuclear powerhouse. During the 1960s, Pakistan experienced the Green Revolution, which increased food production. This was due to the introduction of a high-yielding variety of crops such as rice, wheat, and cotton and an expansion in the irrigation system. Pakistan is one of the largest producers of textiles, which contributes to expansion and job creation. Pakistani scientists have contributed to cancer treatment, surgery, and vaccines.

Pakistan has also improved its infrastructure through the CPEC(China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) and by constructing motorways and national highways. Pakistan has two important ports: Karachi port and Gawadar Port, which hold significant political and economic importance.