Tourism in Pakistan

Pakistan with its rich culture, heritage, historic sites, adventure places and natural beauty attracts tourists from all over the world. The world’s most famous travel guide book Lonely Planet has stated Pakistan as being next big thing of tourism industry. One of the important reasons for popularity of Pakistan tourism is that there are opportunities for all kinds of tourism like adventure tourism, eco tourism, spiritual tourism, heritage tourism and sports tourism. Following is a brief introduction to all these types of tourism in Pakistan.
Adventure Tourism:
K2

K2

Pakistan with its unique mountains, valleys and glaciers is a land of high adventure. From mountaineering eight-thousanders to rafting in white waters, one can find all kind of adventure opportunities in Pakistan. Four of world’s fourteen highest peaks are located in Pakistan including K2, world’s second highest mountain. Four peaks of above 8000 meters, 64 peaks of 7000+ meters and hundreds between 6000 and 7000 meters. Some famous peaks among tourists are K2 (8611 meters), Nanga Parbat (8126 meters) and Tirich Mir (7706 meters).

Adventure tourism in Pakistan is not only limited to mountaineering, opportunities for adventure lovers include white water rafting, wild boar hunting, trekking, jeep safaris, rock climbing, deep sea diving and sky diving etc.

Fascinating Northern areas of Pakistan are enriched with natural beauty and are a paradise for nature lovers. Spread over 72,496 square kilometers, these areas attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Kaghan Valley, Shogran, Skardu, Hunza, Chitral, Leepa Valley are places of Pakistan blessed with undisturbed beauty of nature.

Spiritual Tourism:

The land where today Pakistan exists is a land which has nourished many religious communities through ages. Spiritual tourism places for Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs are found in many areas of country. Faisal Mosque, Badshahi Mosque, Data Darbar are some religious places for Muslims. Spiritual places for Buddhists are located in Taxila, Harappa and some other areas of Punjab and Sindh. Spiritual places belong to Hindus and Sikhs can also be found in many areas of country.

Heritage Tourism:

Pakistan is proud to have many heritage locations of great spiritual importance. Popular heritage sights of Pakistan are Chukundi Tombs, Shah Jahan’s Mosque, Rawat Fort, Rohtas Fort, Darawar Fort, Indus Valley Civilization, Taxila etc.

Sports Tourism:

Pakistan has many traditional sports for tourists to enjoy. Many of these sports are unique or played in a unique way. Tourist from inside and outside country love to enjoy these sports. Some of traditional sports are Buzkashi, Polo, Kabadi, Kushti and Basant. There are also great opportunities for sports like hunting, rock climbing, golf, rafting, cricket, hockey etc. Hockey is Pakistan’s National game. Pakistan remained world champion for hockey and cricket.

For further information about tourism places in Pakistan, Please visit Tourism in Pakistan. Here you will find information about popular tourist places in Pakistan.

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