The most beautiful trips in Pakistan
What to visit and do in Pakistan
Pakistan as one of the most mountainous countries in the world with beautiful highland nature offers the most beautiful trips, hikes and treks mainly in the north of the country, where you will find the monumental mountains Karakoram and Himalayas. If you are interested in sights, the historic city of Lahore is definitely worth a visit. Let's see what to visit in Pakistan for sure
Gondogoro Trek
Trek into the heart of Karakoram
One of the most impressive mountain areas of the world lies on both sides of Baltoro glacier. Mountain range Karakoram is dominated here with the ridge Baltoro Muztag with the second highest mountain in the world – K2 (8,611 m asl). And right here leads Gondogoro trek (sometimes called Baltoro trek, K2 trek or Concordia trek). The starting point to the entire area is the provincial town of Skardu reachable not only by bus along Karakorum highway, but also by air from Islamabad. From there it is only a few hours away by jeep to the beginning or end of trek in Askole, or rather in Hushe. Unlike the „competitive“ area around Everest, which sometimes looks like a recreation place for retirees and where mass tourism abounds at every turn, it still has a nice expedition atmosphere here. The trip to Pakistan is worth even just because of the area around Baltoro glacier. From Askole it takes at least five days before arriving at fabulous place Concordia that is surrounded by lots of beautiful mountains and the best view of K2. continue reading
By boat across the lake Attabad
Lake which killed
Only eleven kilometers north of Karimabad is a beautiful turquoise lake, which came into existence in January 2010 by a gigantic landslide. The whole mountain slid here, which perfectly dammed Hunza river. Within a very short time this new world wonder was created – 21 km long and 109 m deep lake Attabad. Dozens of houses, thousands of trees and also the only link to the north – the Karakoram highway ended buried under the ground. The lake surface ends today in steep slopes of the mountains, so it is not possible to pass through the valley otherwise than by a ship. continue reading
Visit of Badshahi mosque
The most beautiful mosque of Mughal era
If you are captivated by fairytale beauty of Mughal era, so you can visit one of its greatest treasures – mosque Bdashahi (Emperor's Mosque) in the old part of Lahore lying in the Pakistani part of Punjab. It is not only beautiful, but it has other “the most” – it is also one of the largest in the world /it was the largest in the world for more than 300 years/. In addition, in the close neighborhood is Lahore fort, which can be visited as well. continue reading
Ascent to Ultars meadows
Ascent high above the valley of Hunza
Ascent to Ultars meadows is the most popular day hike leading straight up above the narrow and steep canyon at the upper part filled up by the glacier and take you to the magical place overlooking the surrounding steep peaks and a small waterfall. Most photogenic mountain here is the famous "Lady finger ". This hike can be managed either without backpack or by staying in a small mountain hut or possibly get even higher to Honn pass. continue reading
Hike to BC K2
Trek under the second highest mountain in the world
The hike to BC under one of the world's most difficult mountains K2 in Karakoram is the most famous side trip of the Gondogoro trek. You will approach the mountain, which is a magnet not only for climbing expeditions but also for trekkers who want to look under this legendary mountain. continue reading
Hike Passu - Lake Borit
Hike between two glaciers
If you want to undertake a little more adventurous half-day hike in Passu, it is best to walk from the glacier Passu to lake Borit lying above the village of Hussaini. You can admire the views of two glaciers and two different lakes during this hike. But the path is in some places not very clear and you will need your own intuition. But on the other hand, you cannot lose your way completely. To the north from you is a wall of Karakorum and to the south Karakorum Highway, where you can run down if you get lost on the upland plain between glaciers. Earlier this trek led even further to the bridge of „Indiana Jones“, but everything has disappeared under the waters of Lake Attabad. continue reading
Trip to Deosai plains
Pakistani Tibet
Favorite one day acclimatization trip from Skardu to Deosai plains will give you an idea about the life on the largest upland plateau in Pakistan, which is quite similar to that of Tibet. Even the way through the valley of river Hargisa around the lake Satpara is worth it. In addition, in the summer there is also the opportunity to get over Deosai plans alternatively to Astore below Nanga Parbat. continue reading
Visit of Baltit Fort
The largest castle in the valley of Hunz
Above the Old Town in Karimabad rises beautiful ancient castle – Baltit – the most formidable fortress in the valley of Hunza. Its visit is not only associated with exploring the old days, but also serves as a splendid lookout of the surroundings – of the local monumental mountains such as Rakaposhi or Diran and the valley of Hunza. The most beautiful view of the fort is from the way to Ultars meadows and then from the bottom of the town. continue reading
Walk in Passu
Walk under the Passu Cathedral
Along the Karakorum Highway a few kilometers behind Gulmit is located only a few scattered houses, mostly tiny guest houses and this all is Passu ( 2460 m asl). Even so, it’s worth to stop here and enjoy the incredible mountain scenery. Wide Hunza valley is encircling here by the sharp peaks and directly at the road end Passu and Batura glaciers. Just the fact that the River Hunza managed to break through Karakoram from the north to the south and surrounding mountains also exceed it by more than 5 km – all this speaks for itself. continue reading
Visit of Skardu
Tourist mecca of Pakistan
Skardu (2,247 m asl) – the centerpiece of Pakistan trekking and mountaineering is only a small dusty district town situated in a very broad valley at the confluence of Indus, Shigar and Hargisa river. The town is surrounded by five thousand high peaks that contribute to the local beautiful sceneries. It is an ideal starting point not only for trips to the High Karakoram, but also to interesting Deosai plains – also called as Pakistani Tibet. continue reading
visit of Fortress Kharphocho
Eagle's nest above Skardu
Kharphocho fortress is the greatest attraction in Skardu mainly because of great outlook throughout the oasis of Skardu and its mountainous surroundings and also of the River Indus flowing here still lazily before it gets into wild Rondu canyon. The ascent to the fort is not very difficult. There are the remains of an ancient mosque in the fort. continue reading
