The Chilem Joshi Festival in Kailash Chitral is a vibrant celebration of spring and cultural heritage, held by the Kalash people. This enchanting experience offers a rare glimpse into the lives and traditions of one of Pakistan’s most intriguing indigenous groups, making it a truly memorable journey. It typically occurs in May, marking the end...
Gandhara, the cradle of Buddhist Civilization, has a rich history dating back to the Rigveda. This region, reminiscent of the provinces of the Achaemenian Empire as per a Darius period inscription from the 6th century BC, has seen the rise and fall of various dynasties and civilizations. Pushkalavati, known as Balahisar-Charsadda, served as its first...
Shandur Pass is a pass located in between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Shandur is a flat plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The Shandur Polo Festival is held in July every year for polo matches between the teams of Chitral District and Gilgit-Baltistan Province.
Deosai is a plateau at an elevation of 4114 meters (13,497 feet) above sea level and is the second highest plateau in the world. Located in Gilgit Baltistan, It is a designated national park to preserve the flora and fauna. Deosai is famous for its brown bears and its most common natives, the marmots. During spring, the plateau is covered with different species of flowers.
Silk Route or Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with China. From Islamabad to china the road stretches to 800 Km through different terrains as well as different ethnic groups with their distinct cultures and traditions. You would experience varied climates and weather conditions with temperatures hitting 45 degree Celsius in some areas while dropping below 0 degree Celsius in the high-altitude areas.
The religion of Buddhism in Pakistan took root some 2,300 years ago under the Mauryan King Ashoka. Buddhism has played a major role in the history of Pakistan — the land of which over time has been part of predominantly Buddhist empires such as the Indo-Greek Kingdom, the Kushan Empire, the Maurya Empire of Ashoka and the Pala Empire. Signs, symbols, statues, and various other forms of Buddhist influences can be found throughout Pakistan along the old Silk Route.
Rice Haleem, Chapli Kabab, Tika, and Mutton karahi are the most famous dishes. Historical variations include Peshawari cuisine. The Pashtun and Balochi cuisines are traditionally non-spicy.
Azad Kashmir is known as paradise on earth with its beautiful valleys, rivers and mountains. the best thing about Kashmir is that it’s still heavily forested but unfortunately, it’s the least known area of northern Pakistan. Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a region administered by Pakistan as a nominally self-governing entity and constitutes the western portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947. Geographically, the administrative territory of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (which excludes Gilgit-Baltistan) covers a total area of 13,297 km2 (5,134 sq mi) and has a total population of 4,045,366 as per the 2017 national census.
Pakistan is a land of beauty and swat is the proof of this statement, especially in winters. It has magnificent landscapes and is full of amazement at every step. One of the most mesmerizing places of swat is kalam valley, which is 99km away from swat valley. Other places are Kalam Valley, Kumrat valley, Malam jabba, Mahudand lake and kundol lake.
