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.
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.
