The morning I left home to wander in snow and meet the great Saif-ul-Malook Lake in its frozen glory, the mountains of Hindu Kush had seen the last snow shower of the season; mild rays from the sun had just kissed the eaves of the roof of my house; a fresh red rose in the flower pot had just blossomed; my wristwatch told me it was eight o'clock. Somewhere far away, a song seemed to be playing: "Awara hoon yaa gardish mein hoon. Aasmaan ka tara hoon"
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Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton is not the only one sharing amazing pictures of Pakistan. A travel blogger from Australia, Sophee Southall, recently travelled to Pakistan and uploaded breathtaking pictures of the country on her Facebook page.
"Not only has Pakistan been one of the friendliest countries we've visited, it's also been one of the most beautiful. Exploring the north along the Karakoram Highway has been an absolute treat - I'll never forget my time in this spectacular country," Sophee said in a Facebook post.
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Kalam, Swat also known as 'Mini Europe' or the 'Switzerland of Pakistan' - is surrounded by lush green hills, thick forests and bestowed with mesmeric lakes, meadows and waterfalls which are worth seeing landscapes. Kalam was a tourist hot-spot and has reopened for the nature-lovers to swoon over it again.
Kalam is a cool heaven for tourists which is located at distance of 99km from Mingora in the northern upper reaches of Swat valley along the bank of Suvastu river in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Believe it or not, these images are from Pakistan... If you want to experience the real beauty of Pakistan, visit these exotic locations at-least once before you die.
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Balochistan has been in the news for many reasons - good and bad. Well..... rarely good. Many are under the false impression that Balochistan is just a big piece of barren land. To all the people who are unaware of the largest province of Pakistan, here is a glimpse of its capital Quetta!
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Long considered a no-go for Western tourists, perceived by too many as a lawless desert land, Pakistan is - would you believe it - rather beautiful. From its wild coast in the south, to the meeting point of three colossal mountain ranges in the north, via lush valleys and fertile fields, its landscapes might make you consider it again.
While the Foreign Office still advises against travel to much of the country, notably the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, the Swat Valley and the city of Peshawar, it relaxed its stance towards the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region this year, opening up some of the world's most extraordinary mountain landscapes to Britons. These photos - this one of the Shangrila Resort north-west of Skardu, taken by Mazar Nazir - might just make you change your mind about Pakistan....
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Pakistan's exotic beauty is radiant. There are still thousand of spots which have escaped the world and should be found. I believe that Pakistan can be a great place for adventure travel and backpacking if the government spends some money on the advertising of our adventure tourism industry and try to pursue the adventurers to visit Pakistan.
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Pakistan is a scenic collage of several colours - the more you explore, the more you fall for it!
Try to focus ahead of all those glacial mountains and lush green fields. If you have archeological aesthetics, satisfy them with historical fort-makers of Pakistan
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As the summer sun continues to beat down, we keep spending our days dreaming about idyllic getaways. And hey, Eid is just round the corner - the ideal opportunity for us to make our dreams come true!
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Pakistan is a picturesque country with numerous breathtaking destinations. Be it sun-kissed beaches of Sindh, bubbling rivers of Punjab, salty lakes of Balochistan or marvelous mountainous range of the northern areas; our country is blessed with unique landscapes.
Not many people are aware of the fact, but Pakistan is bestowed with a number of waterfalls. Found in remote locations, they are surrounded by verdant greenery and rugged cliffs.
Read More5 cities, 20 days, the people, food, and sceneries of Pakistan from north to south, through my eyes in 2 minutes.
In July 2014, I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting and exploring my homeland and viewing Pakistan through a whole new lens - blessed with breathtaking sights, rich culture, piquant food, and wonderful human beings.
It is my hope that one day, very soon, it will be commonplace for all of you too, to visit this beautiful country, experience the delicious dishes, the overwhelming culture and the gracious people, and have an unforgettable journey of your own.
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As professionals, we often get distracted by things which do not necessarily inspire us.
However, the season of autumn in Hunza serves as a reminder for myself that it's always great to go back to my photographic roots - where my inspiration was born.
Documenting fall in Hunza has always been a tricky subject for me. The months of October/November were always the time for college or university submissions as an architecture major; and I would inevitably miss the exquisite season every year.
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No, these photographs haven't been taken in Switzerland or Malaysia. These were taken in Pakistan itself, by a Pakistan photographer named Syed Mehdi Bukhari and they are guaranteed to blow you away.
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If you are still sitting on the fence about visiting Pakistan and, in particular, Lahore, here are a few reasons to help you make up your mind. Now, go out, put the negative press aside, fight for the hard-to-get visa, save up for that potentially expensive flight and see for yourself. You will be rewarded with the perfect cake made of a thick slice of heritage, a filling of delicious cuisine and a toping of unwavering hospitality.
Here are my ten reasons to visit Lahore. They are not the only ones, but they are enough to guarantee an unforgettable journey which is sure to challenge your pre-conceived perceptions of such a misunderstood country.
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Recently, with the help of Royal Tourism Pakistan, I got the chance to visit one of the most popular and beautiful vacation spots in northern Pakistan - Naran and Kaghan. Considering it was May, and peak summers were around the corner, I expected it to be as hot as it is here down in Karachi. However, it is interesting to note that May is actually the tail end of winter in northern areas.
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Pakistan has a rich history and there are a number of ancient structures strewn throughout the Land that are a testament to this. These lands have been ruled by Alexander the Great, Maurya, Kushans, Arabs, Afghans, Mughals, British and even the White Huns. Its no wonder that we have remnants of some wonderful historic forts and castles still standing proud! Here are 18 of such ancient marvels for you to enjoy.
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What does summer mean to you? Vacations. Adventure. Lots of fun! If you are having a craving for an adventurous get-away, one of these road trips will satisfy, for sure.
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Pakistan Railway might not impress you with its services but the nature wouldn't fail to impress you as the routines of Pakistan railway go through so scenic places that you once in a life time must travel in rail to experience being at such splendid places. Most of these places are in Balochistan and the rails have not been spread in rest of the parts of Pakistan. Since we have limited train tracks in Pakistan, rail goes through a very limited routes, yet some of those routes are impressive, scenic and beautiful.
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Pakistan is one of the few countries with such a dynamic landscape; rivers, deserts, lakes, waterfalls, springs, glaciers we seem to have it all in great abundance.
The much renowned Hunza valley is often referred to as heaven on earth, enveloped in the grand Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain ranges, this place has been a great tourist attraction for many years.
For me it all happened when I was 22 years old and left the home without telling anyone and reached Gilgit. I did not know where to go from Gilgit; stranded, I heard a bus boy calling the passengers for Hunza. I had heard of Hunza, so I hopped the bus and I could only paint pictures in my mind of what was coming next.
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Pakistan is not all what the news channels and newspapers portray it as. There's a lot more to it apart from just terrorism, politics, and all sorts of other problems. You must have had at least one person say the following to you when you asked him/her to visit Pakistan: "Visit to Pakistan? It is too dangerous." But how can one just judge the situation of Pakistan without coming here? It isn't as bad as it is portrayed to be. And so what if Pakistan is facing problems? No country is problem-free.
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Pakistan, home to a population of almost 200 million people, rich in culture and exotic places for tourism has faded under the dark clouds of terrorism and other mind-numbing concerns. However, let's for once not highlight our slip-ups and focus on the brighter side of things. These exotic destinations will make you want to pack your bags and leave immediately.
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Pakistan is beautiful, it is utterly blessed!
We don't just say it...it actually is. When it comes to breathtaking landscapes and mind-blowing sceneries, Pakistan is absolutely matchless. You think Switzerland is the most beautiful country on this planet? Think again....
Read MoreA side of Pakistan so few ever get to see. Towering mountains, wildlife, and cascading waters. Even a double rainbow or two.
Read MoreSkardu is the main town of the region Baltistan and the capital of Skardu District, one of the districts making up Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan. Skardu is located in the 10 km wide by 40 km long Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus river (flowing from near Kailash in Tibet and through neighbouring Ladakh before reaching Baltistan) and the Shigar River. Skardu is situated at an altitude of nearly 2,500 m (8,200 ft). The town is surrounded by grey-brown coloured mountains, which hide the 8,000 metre peaks of the nearby Karakoram range.
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