Natural beauty is unmatched. Pakistan have world most beautiful places for visit, specially at its best in
northern areas of Pakistan and Kashmir region. This part of the country is famous all around the world
because of sky high mountains, lush green valleys, mighty rivers, beautiful lakes, and amazing wildlife.
The Pradise on Earth ‘Neelum Valley’ Mini Switzerland ‘Swat Valley’ and Mountain Kingdom ‘Hunza valley’
are the major tourist attractions in Pakistan. All these places are real natural beauty of the world.The
naturally beautiful places of Pakistan, you will not found these beautiful places all over the world.
1.Neelum Valley
Neelam Valley is a 144 km long bow-shaped valley in Azad Kashmir Region. The Valley is situated at the
North & North-East of Muzaffarabad (The Capital of Azad Kashmir). Running through the Lesser
Himalaya, the Neelam River valley has excellent scenic beauty, panoramic views, towering hills on both
sides of the noisy Neelum river, lush green forests, enchanting streams and attractive surroundings make
the valley a dream come true.
Neelum valley is one of most attractive place for tourists due to its famous lush greenery, springs,
streams,lakes and hilly and sloppy mountains. Some of its famous places like Athmuqam, Kutton Jagran,
Karen, Neelum, Ratti Galli, Baboon, Noori top, Sharda, Sharda Fort, Sharda University (The Oldest
University of Sub-Continent) Kel, Surgon, Halmet, Taobut and many more.
2.Hunza Valley
The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan region , It was formerly a princely state.
The Hunza valley is situated north/west of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres. The
Valley has three Regions – Upper Hunza (Gojal); Center Hunza and Lower Hunza.
Hunza valley is the most beautiful place to visit and have many places to see. Some of these beautiful
places are. Rakaposhi Base Camp; Diran Base Camp; Hoper Glacier; Passue and Gulmit; Khunjrab Pass;
Atta Abad lake and Nagar valley.
3.Swat Valley
Swat is a valley and an administrative district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. It is the
upper valley of the Swat River, which rises in the Hindu Kush range.
Swat Valley, Mini Switzerland of Pakistan has many attraction for visiting such as Mahodand Valley &
Lake, Natural Ushu Valley & Ushu Forest, Malam Jabba (Famous ski resort in Swat Valley), Madyan, Swat
& Kalam Vallies, Bonir, Der and many other naturaly beautiful sites.
4.Kalash Valley
Kalash Valley is one of the major tourist attractions in Pakistan. This is situated in the Chitral district of
Pakistan. This valley has a historic background but its history has controversies. Kelash is actually a very
old Greek civilization. The people belonging to this civilization are called ‘The Kelash’. Belongs to old tribes
and have their own religion and culture. This valley has a unique and amazing culture. The People here
live in small villages which they built on the hill sides. These villages are at the banks of the streams and
rivers. People construct their homes with rough shaped logs. People of Kalash are cheerful, they
celebrates many festivals like Uchal Festival, Phoo Festival and Chomos Festival.
5.Kaghan Valley
The Kaghan Valley is a beautiful valley in the north-east of Mansehra District . It attracts many tourists
from not only Pakistan but also from the whole world. Laying in lower Himalayan mountains range, the
Kaghan valley, famous for its bewitching splendor and natural beauty, is one of the most charming tourist
resorts in scenic Hazara division. There are many beautiful and attractive spots like Shogran, Jared,
Naran,Lake Saiful Muluk, Lake Dudipat Sar, Lake Lulu Sar, Babusar Pass and much more to do.
6. Murree Hills
Murree was the summer capital of the British Raj in the Punjab Province. People from all over the Pakistan
wish to go there in summer to enjoy its beauty and in winter season for astonishing experience of snowfall.
Bhurban and New Murree (Patriata) are a main tourist center. One of the most favorite tourist point of
Murree is Galliat, it has fascinating greenery and scenic beauty that attracts tourist belonging different
regions of Asia. Most Popular Picnic Points of Murree Hills are Dunga Gali , Muskpuri Hill , Nathia Gali,
Bara Gali and Mall Road.
7. Shandur Pass
Shandur – The Highest Polo Ground on Earth, is about 3738 meter an above sea level and lies midway
between Chitral and Gilgit. Each summer a hug event called the Shandur polo festival is organized here,
which is a big source of attraction for the tourists. Different come against each other in this freestyle
contest. The pass is generally unpopulated and passing through its snow covered slopes in winters is an
exceptionally difficult adventure. The polo ground is about 168 Km from the main town Chitral and
accessible by jeep. The road is closed during winter due to heavy snow.
8. Rawalakot
Rawalakot is a town in Azad Kashmir, and is the district headquarter of Poonch Division. It is in a beautiful
valley surrounded by hills, which is located 80 km away from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Rawalakot is a
summer visiting point The winters in Rawalakot are cold and chilly. There are many attraction for visitors
like Banjosa; Toli Pir; Poonch River; Tatta Pani; Banjosoa Lake; Sudhngalli and many more.
9. Ziarat
Ziarat was the summer residence of the chief commissioner of Baluchistan, and sanatorium for the
European troops at Quetta. There is a good water supply, and the hills around are well-wooded and
picturesque. A visit to Quetta is incomplete without a trip to Ziarat. Ziarat is a hill station in the Sibi district
of the province of Baluchistan. It remains quite cool during summer and receives enough snowfall during
the winter.
10. Jehlum Valley
This is an ideal valley of Azad Kshmir region for both the domestic and international tourists. The curling
river Jhelum passes through from East to West between the high green mountains of this valley. This
valley has a most beautiful valley “Leepa Valley” . This is the most fascinating & loveliest valley in Azad
Kashmir. Its lush green rice fields in summer and typical wooden Kashmiri houses present a wonderful
view to the people visiting the area. Walnut, Apple, Cherry and honey of Leepa are very popular and in
great demand. There are many visiting sites like Peerchanasi, Chikar, Chinary, Leepa, Chakothi, Ghari
Dopatta, Chokothi Cham-fall and Zilzaal Lake.
