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Shandur Polo Festival

Shandur Polo Festival

Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by MairaS.

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Every year in July, two rival teams mounted on horses meet on the lush green highlands of the mighty Hindu Kush to outdo each other at the game of Polo. The teams from the mountainous regions of Chitral and Gilgit meet annually to claim the crown of the “King of the Games”. The venue is [...]

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The Hunza Lake Catastrophe

The Hunza Lake Catastrophe

Posted on 26. May, 2010 by MairaS.

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On 4th January 2010 disaster struck the picturesque valley of Hunza in the form of a massive landslide. The landslide caused a major blockade of the Hunza River thereby creating an artificial lake. The lake fed by the melting glaciers expanded steadily and is now 353 feet deep with the water rising at an average [...]

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Treks of Pakistan

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

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Pakistan has some extremely wonderful trekking sites. Starting right from valleys of the NWFP province, up till the mighty ranges of Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram there are a number of awesome treks. Trekking can aptly be described as the most thrilling adventure Pakistan offers. The serenity and breath taking beauty of the place along [...]

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The 4 Lakes of Kaghan Valley

The 4 Lakes of Kaghan Valley

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

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Kaghan valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of Pakistan and is an ideal candidate for 4-8 days of green trekking. While Saif ul Muluk is the most famous of all lakes it has, there are others which are far more beautiful and worth attempting. Below is the description of four major lakes in [...]

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Lahore – The GEM of Pakistan

Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

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Lahore the historic city is the gem of Pakistan. It is the capital city of the province of Punjab. It is a city of contrasts. On one end of the city you can still see the narrow alleys, old buildings with vestige of grandeur stand to tell the tale of past glory. On the other [...]

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The Khunjerab Pass

The Khunjerab Pass

Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

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Khunjerab Pass is situated at a height of 4,693 meters above sea level and connects Pakistan with its friendly neighbor China. It has the distinction of being the highest paved border crossing in the world as well as being the highest point on the Karakoram. The pass was completed in 1982. Here you can view [...]

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Welcome to Hunza – A Paradise on Earth!!

Welcome to Hunza – A Paradise on Earth!!

Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

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Hunza the remote mountainous valley lies in the north east of Pakistan. Because of its impressive snow capped mountainous landscape, green fertile valleys, large glaciers and untouched nature, Hunza is known as “The Paradise on Earth”. It is situated at a height of 8,500 feet above sea level and is surrounded by mountain peaks some [...]

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Discovering Deosai – The Fairy Land

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by MairaS.

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Deosai plains located in the Baltistan District of Pakistan are one of the highest plateaus of the world. The vegetation is devoid of trees and shrubs and for most part of the year; the plains are covered with snow. The plains come alive in spring when millions of flowers bloom on the green carpeted grassland. [...]

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Abottabad

Posted on 22. Nov, 2009 by MairaS.

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Abottabad, the well known hill resort of Pakistan is located at an elevation of 1,225 meters in the province of NWFP. It enjoys a temperate climate with cool pleasant summer and bearable winter with sporadic snow falls. Abottabad is also the gateway to the northern areas of Pakistan. Abottabad is known for having the largest [...]

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Provinces of Pakistan – Punjab

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by MairaS.

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The province of Punjab in Pakistan is the backbone of the country. It is a land of high spirited people. Punjab has always been the seat of learning. The Buddhist University at Taxila is reputed to be the oldest university of the world. Punjab is dotted with ancient sites some dating back to thousands of [...]

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