Pakistan is a country enriched with culture, nature, adventure and heritage. From the mighty reaches of the Karakoram in the north to the Arabian Sea in the west, Pakistan is full of famous natural and man-made tourist attractions. Here is a list of top ten tourist places in Pakistan.
K2:
Pakistan is proud to have the second highest mountain in the world. K2 is the second highest peak on Earth, after Mount Everest. The 28,251-foot (8,611-meter) tall K2 is located in the Skardu district of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is located on the border between Pakistan and China. Mostly the mountain is climbed from the Pakistani side because it is very dangerous to climb it from the Chinese side.
K2 is also called Savage Mountain due to its steep ascent and the second highest fatality rate among eight thousand. Out of every four people who successfully climbed K2, one died trying.
Nanga Parbat (The Killer Mountain):
It is the ninth highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 26,660 feet (8,126 meters). It is located in the Diamer District of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Nanga Parbat is also known as Killer Mountain because it is considered the deadliest among the eight thousand.
fairy meadow:
The lush green plateau of Fairy Meadow is located in the Diamir district near Nanga Parbat in Gilgit Baltistan. To get to Nanga Parbat you must first get to Fairy Meadow. It is also called Heaven of Earth for its wonderful beauty. It is located at an altitude of 3300 meters above sea level. The place remains closed for domestic and foreign tourists during the winter due to heavy snowfall.
Kaghan Valley:
Kaghan Valley is the most famous valley among tourists in Pakistan. It is located in the Mansehra district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The beautiful mountains, charming lakes and attractive landscapes have made this valley very popular. Another reason why this valley is famous is that it is the closest valley among the valleys in the northern areas for tourists coming from Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan and Islamabad. The highest point in this valley is Babusar Pass, at an altitude of 4,170 meters (13,690 feet) above sea level.
The famous places in this valley are Naran, Saif-ul-Malook Lake, Malika Parbat, Aansoo Lake, Dudipatsar Lake, Piyala Lake and Lulusar Lake.
Neelum Valley:
It is located in the Neelum District of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. It is the most famous valley in Azad Jammu and Kashmir among tourists. Athmuqam, Sharda and Kel are the most famous places in this valley. The highest place in the Neelum Valley is Kel, which is located at an altitude of 2,097 meters above sea level.