Pakistan Travel

The fabulous land of Pakistan welcomes tourists from all over the world wholeheartedly. Pakistan has some amazing neighbours to share its borders with, Iran and Afghanistan on the western side, and India being situated in the west of Pakistan. Pakistan has quite a few breathtaking destinations, and the country has been on the verge of becoming the next big thing of tourism since quite a few years now. There are various places of historical interests as well as scenic beauty which you could explore while on a glorious trip to Pakistan. The tourists from all across the world would be welcomed heartily while driving through the Karakoram Highway while holding your breath through the Karakoram Mountains’ endless peaks. You can even take a stroll through the architectural glories of Lahore, the city soaking in the rich heritage of the Mughal architecture, which is bound to leave any tourist asking for some more grandeur and splendour.

If you are looking at getting that ancient city dripping with rich heritage sort of a feel, then the ancient bazaars of Quetta would make your heart yearning for some more of history and rich traces of the glorious bygone days. The cosmopolitan streets of Karachi would give the tourist a feel of what present day Pakistan is like. You can see the lavish city with all its richness oozing out from the streets of Karachi, which would showcase everything for its tourists, from goodies to humans, to many more! A few of the must visit places which you cannot afford to miss out while on Pakistan would be, Kalasha Valleys, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, Lahore, Wagah, and a few others. Kalasha Valleys would leave the tourists bedazzled by its rich culture. These valleys are three in number, and located in Hindukush’s lap. Peshawar welcomes its tourists with its ubiquitous green tea. This city is imbibed in a timeless sort of an atmosphere, which is always ready to welcome tourists warmly. The Khyber Pass is the legendary gateway to the country called Afghanistan. Lahore would give you that Sufi feel and let you marvel at the intricacies of fine architecture and artwork attributed to the Mughal Empire. Wagah is the historic India Pakistan border, where you would get to witness the historically significant ceremony of the patriots.

Pakistan’s adult literacy rate is 46%, and the population which is under 15 years of age is an approximate 59 million, with a total population of 150,694,740 (as of 2003). Pakistan primarily exports garments, cotton, cloth, yarn, leather, rice, carpets, sports goods, and rugs, while it imports petroleum and its related products, chemicals, machinery, and transportation equipments. The main trading partners of Pakistan are the UK, the USA, and the UAE. While in Pakistan, make sure to check out entertainment sectors such as Alhamra Arts Centre, Ali Masjid, All Saints Church, and Arts Council of Pakistan. For shopping purposes, visit Bohri Bazaar, United Bakery, and Mr Books. For making your tummy feel happy, make sure to drop by at Usmania Tandoori Restaurant, Café Flo, Café de Hunza, and Afghan Bakery.