PAKISTAN
Pakistan, (i/ˈpækɨstæn/ or i/pɑːkiˈstɑːn/; Urdu: پاكستان ALA-LC:Pākistān IPA: [pɑːkɪst̪ɑːn] ( listen)) officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, (Urdu: اسلامی جمہوریۂ پاكستان ALA-LC: Islāmī Jumhūriyah-yi PākistānIPA: [ɪslɑːmiː d͡ʒʊmɦuːriəɪh pɑːkɪst̪ɑːn]) is a sovereign country in South Asia. With a population exceeding 180 million people, it is the sixth most populous country and with an area covering 796,095 km2(307,374 sq mi), it is the 36th largest country in the world in terms of area. Located at the crossroads of the strategically important regions of South Asia, Central Asia andWestern Asia, Pakistan has a 1,046-kilometre (650 mi) coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west and north, Iran to the southwest and China in the far northeast. It is separated fromTajikistan by Afghanistan's narrowWakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a marine border withOman.
The territory of modern Pakistan was home to several ancient cultures, including the NeolithicMehrgarh and the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilisation. The territory has been the home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including Hindus, Persian,Indo-Greek, Islamic, Turco-Mongol,Afghan and Sikh. The area has been ruled by numerous empires and dynasties, including the Indian Mauryan Empire, the Persian Achaemenid Empire, Alexander of Macedonia, the Arab Umayyad Caliphate, the Mongol Empire, the Mughal Empire, the Durrani Empire, the Sikh Empire and the British Empire. As a result of the Pakistan Movement led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Subcontinent's struggle for independence, Pakistan was created in 1947 as an independent nation for Muslims from the regions in the east and west of Subcontinent where there was a Muslim majority.
PLACES OF NATURAL BEAUTIES:
Swat Valley located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, it is district and it is 166 km (91miles) far from the capital city Islamabad. It is also known as Switzerland of Pakistan, it is saying that you can found beauty of Switzerland in Swat but you cannot find beauty of Swat in Switzerland. Before 1969 it was Princely State, it is famous for high mountains, green meadow and clear lakes.
The Valley of Swat is of great historical importance including the history of Buddhist Heritage of Swat, Hindu Shahi Rulers and Sansakrit, Mahmud Gaznzvi (Advent of Islam), Yous zai’s arrival.
ATTRACTION FOR TOURIST
1. Swat Museum
2. Malam Jaba
3. Marghazar
4. Madyan
5. Minadam
6. Kalam
7. Bahrain
RAMA VALLEY
Rama Valley is near Astor of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, location is surrounded by beautiful trees of pine, cedar, fir and juniper, Valley is covered by snow for seven to eight months in year and in summer it becomes lush green and looks like paradise on the earth. It is 3300 above the sea level.
NARAN AND KAGHAN VALLEYS
Naran and Kaghan are small valleys in the district Hazzar province of Khyberpakkhtunhwa. Kaghan Valley is named for Kunar River which flows through the length of valley, the Valley boardens about 160 km rising from an elevation of 2134 feet to its highest point. Valley is full of natural loveliness, pleasant weather, beautiful lakes, streams, amazing topography, glaciers are still in unbelievable.
Naran valley is 23 km far from Kaghan valley; it is small tourist village open only during the tourist season that is from May to September and rest of the time is covered with snow. Lake Saiful Mlook is the visiting point for all tourists that is full of natural beauty of this valley and 6 miles east of the town.
GILGIT AND HUNZA VALLEYS -
Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit Baltistan, it lies1454 meters above the sea level and 365 km form Rawalpindi and surrounded by beautiful lakes, mountains ranges, rivers and glaciers. Gilgit has number of historical points, at point of history Buddhism was the way of life in this valley. About 10 km from Gilgit, there is Buddha sculpture carved out of stones, Taj Mughal is another monument which built some 700 years ago and it is located about 30 km from Gilgit town, about 40 km from Gilgit another visiting place is Sher Qila and other places of intrest are Naltar Valley and Kargah Nala which is popular for trekking.
Hunza is mountains valley in Gilgit, situated with an elevation of 2500 meters and territory is spread at about 7,900 sq km. Hunza has three parts divided ethnically, Gojal in this area people speak Wakhi’s, Central in this area people peak Brushaski and Shinaki in this area people speaks Shina language but Brukshaski is understood throughout Hunza.
Karimabad offer an awe-inspiring view of Rkaposhi Peak, the fairy tale like Castle of Baltit above Karimabad is landmark of Hunza. Hunza is ideal for mountaineering, hiking and trekking.
PALAS VALLEY
Palas Valley is located in tehsil Palas of district Kohistan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and on left bank of river Indus of Pakistan. It is famous for beautiful forests, wild life and lush green mountains despite of its natural beauty it is hidden for tourists just because non availability of hotels and accommodation. This place after earthquake of 2005 got special attention from several national and international NGO’S and they contribute a lot for promotion of this tourist place. People of Palas are simple and most of them are uneducated.
CHITRAL VALLEY AND KAFIRISTAN (KALASH VALLEY):
The word Chitral is meant as field in local population. It is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan with an altitude of 1,128 meters. Chitral is bounded by Afghanistan on north, south and west .Before Islam it was known as Buddhist country, it has always been remained attraction for invaders like Alexander, Changazee and many more…
Chitral is famous for mountaineering, trekking and hiking, unlike rest of Pakistan Polo is famous game of Chitral and foot ball is also favorite game. Throughout the, the year number of sports events held including the Shandour Polo tournament. Kalash Valley is the main attraction for tourist, Kalash Valley is the home for kafir-Kalash which is primitive Pagan tribe, according to legends, Kafir-Kalash is the descendents of the Alexander. Over 3000 Kafir-Kalash settlers are living in valley; Kalash women wear hand spun wool dyed to black in winter and black gowns in summers.
GLACIER
Glacier is slowly moving mass of snow that is formed by accumulation of snow into granular ice that remains in motion outward and downward by the force of gravity and stressed of its accumulative mass. Pakistan’s glacier covers 13,680 sq km, as a matter of fact 37 percent of KarKaram are is covered by glacier. Pakistan is the land of glacier, it has long glacier of world like Siachin Glacier, Batura Glacier, Hispar Glacier, Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, Yenguta Glacier, Chiantra Glacier, Tirch Mir Glacier, Chogo Lugma Glacier.
SIACHIN GLACIER:
The word Siachin is composed of two words Sia means Rose, Chun means Abundance hence it refers to land of abundance roses. It is the second longest glacier in the world and longest in Karakoram, this glacier lies in the line of control between Pakistan and India. The length of Siachin G lacier is 75 km and 1180 sq km. The Glacier is main source of the river Indus.
BALTORO GLACIER:
Baltoro Glacier is located in Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan and it runs throughout Karakoram mountain range.Baltoro Glacier is 57 km and ane of the longest Glacier outside the Polar Region. Shigar River which is tributary of Indus River takes origin from this Glacier.Several large tributary Glaciers feed the main Baltoro Glacier including the Godwin Austen flowing south from K2, the Arbuzzi and the various Gasehrbrum Glaciers flowing from the Gasherbrum group of peaks.
