7 Places you must visit in Pakistan

Let tourism come back home. With every vacation approaching, we sweat our palms out searching for the most picturesque, safe and serene vacation spots around the globe which are not even too heavy on our pockets but we certainly don’t count Pakistan in the list given the international furor around the safety concerns and the boundless beauty that we don’t really know of.
Here are the 7 worth visiting places of Pakistan that offer you ultimate serenity, striking sceneries and experiences worth remembering.

Charna Island – Balochistan

A diver swims through coral reefs amid fish at Charna Island
A diver swims through coral reefs amid fish at Charna Island

Are you the fan of aquatic life? Do you love exploring coral reefs and sea weeds and the vibrancy of the life under water? You certainly don’t have to travel to dubai or to Sri lanka for this thrilling experience. Come to Karachi, book your tours to Charna Island and you are at the heavenly spot for scuba diving, parasailing, cliff jumping, snorkeling and a lot more. Eat the most divine sea food, combined with underwater photography capturing your breathtaking moments beneath waters!

Arang khel – Kashmir

The scenic region of Arang Khel in Neelum Valley
The scenic region of Arang Khel in Neelum Valley

If you are a fan of a trek through striking scenery, lush green valleys, snow capped mountains and gushing rivers, trek up to Arang Khel in Kashmir and you will certainly know why the call Kashmir the heaven on earth. It’s roughly an hour’s trek up to the most divine campsite which offers you food, camps and extreme sports including paragliding and cliff jumping.

Monal – Islamabad

Monal
For the perfect dining amid mountains with exotic cuisines and a view to die for, Monal is Pakistan’s top ranked restaurant situated at the peak of Margalla hills in Islamabad. The place chiefly called Pir Suhawa is known for it’s impeccable view of the twin cities beneath and the high rising snow peaks above.

Shangrila Resort – Skardu

The scenic beauty of Shangrila Resort Skardu
The scenic beauty of Shangrila Resort Skardu

Listed as the favorite vacation spot for international delegations arriving in Pakistan, Shangrilla resort is by far the unbeaten destination of classic & exotic vacation. It’s safe and beautiful. Offering a variety of activities from boating to cabin camping in huts of the Chinese architecture, the resort is a perfect vacation destination.

Hingol – Balochistan

Mud Volcanoes at Hingol National Park
Mud Volcanoes at Hingol National Park

You don’t have to go to Indonasia or death valley to see volcanoes, visit the Hingol in Balochistan and see the breathtaking views of Mud Volcanoes of the region. Visit the hingol national park. Situated near Makran, the Hingol national park is the country’s biggest national park offering gliding, hiking, cliff jumping and camping amid the breathtaking and terse adventures with views of ancient unexplained sculptures of the mountains.

Port Grand & Do Dariya – Karachi

Do Dariya
A restaurant at the Do Dariya Food Street in Karachi

Enjoy the beat of a metropolis and experience exotic dining at the food street by the deep sea, and Karachi has not just one but two such food streets. Go to port grand to experience, art, culture, music architecture, food and deep sea blues combined with a lot many shows. From fire dance shows to concerts and tarot card reading and dining while sailing there’s a lot to get from this exotic food street located near Karachi port. If you have a thing for those waves crashing beneath you, visit the food street at Do Dariya and experience the breathtaking views of sun set and sun rise while you dine above sea waves.

Pine Park Hotel – Shugran

The cottages at Pine Park Hotel amid snow capped Karakorams
The cottages at Pine Park Hotel amid snow capped Karakorams

The pine park hotel in Shugran is one of the best vacation spots of the country. Situated in the Kaghan Valley, the resort is the base point for picturesque treks and campsites. An hour’s drive above to the exhilarating Siri Paye or alternatively a trek that could last a couple of hours, Pine Park is at the base of exotic treks. Plan a few days of stay at the serene pine park cottages, enjoy boating and trek down in the forests while you are in there, and drive or trek up to Siri Paye, Lalazar and Aansu lake.