Pakistan
Pakistan – The Land of Nature and Adventure
Boasting a vast alluvial land of the River Indus and the majestic Karakorams, Pakistan has been claimed as the land of adventure and nature. This isn’t a surprise for many nature lovers and adventure seekers – from mountaineering, white water rafting, desert and mountain jeep safaris, trout fishing to trekking and bird watching, name it and this country can offer what you are looking for.
Blessed with an abundant and diverse flora and fauna, the mighty Karakoram, Himalayas and the Hindu Kush mountain ranges offer an amazing wildlife and vegetation. Witness the alpine meadows, the fresh air of coniferous forests sloping down the scrub, the wide delta of Indus that connect to the great desert, wetlands and the coast line. The vast varying landscapes of Pakistan make it a perfect destination for all sorts of outdoor leisure and adventure.
Visit the famous Ayubia National Park and enjoy superb scenery, clear water streams, pine forests and wild flowers and butterflies combined with a captivating panorama. Take a tour at the Indus River and witness the popular Indus blind dolphin and different migratory birds. Experience adventure jjeep safari in Deosai Plains and search for brown bears inhabiting in this grassland. The vast Thar desert and the rugged hills are all ideal for the young and curious, most especially the Salt Range – an area said to be 600 million years old, with unique rocks and fossils that provide a complete record of the Earth’s history.
With its rich ancient cultural history that dates back to 3300 BC, the Indus Valley Civilization, and the old cuisine and tradition of the Islamic culture, it brings a piece of history to any kind of traveler and tourist.
Such seamless merge of the past and present makes the essence of Pakistan’s tourism, apparent by the westernized cities, the modern buildings and structures in Islamabad, the charming Swat Valley of the Hindu Kush ranges and the historical bastion in Lahore.
