cities and Places

Getting Around

Getting around the country has become much easier in recent years with the completion of some motorways, and an increase in private airlines. In addition to Google Maps offers some good online maps.

By Plane

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) serves numerous domestic destinations and is the only airline to serve the three airports in the north of interest to trekkers or climbers: Chitral, Gilgit, and Skardu. There are usually two flights from Islamabad to these cities daily, but they are often canceled due to bad weather, and often over-booked — show up early to guarantee a seat.

Other domestic carriers include Shaheen Air International and Airblue.

Pakistan Air Line

 

 

AirBlue

Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore

Karachi International Airport Karachi

Shaheen Airlines

 

 

By Train

Pakistan Railway provides passenger rail service. The stations tend not to have their timetables in English, but sales agents can usually explain everything to you. There are several different classes of fares depending on amenities. Foreign tourists and students with an ISIC card can get 25% and 50% discounts, respectively, by first visiting the PTDC (Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation) office, getting Q verifiaction certificate there, and bringing it with them to the train's commercial ticket office (which is different from the regular ticket office, but usually close by).

 

 

Bolan Express

Balochistan Express en' route toQuetta

The Steam Engine finally resting outside Lahore Railway Station

Karachi Express on way to Lahore

 

 

By Bus

A large portion of travel between cities in Pakistan is carried out by bus. Travelling between Karachi and any of the country's other major cities by bus may take days, travel by bus is often the cheapest and most convenient alternative. The Dae-Woo company runs a regular bus service between several major cities, with air-conditionedbuses and seats booked one day ahead. While rather unexpensive, they are still almost five times as expensive as the cheap and uncomplicated rides offered by minibuses or larger buses between the major bus stations of the cities. Fares are often (though not always) paid directly on the bus, there is no aircondition, and sometimes very little knee space, but you get where you are going all the same, and I have never met with anything but kind interest and friendly conversation on my many rides. Buses leave almost incessantly from the major bus stations for all the major cities, and many smaller locations, so booking ahead is neither possible nor necessary on the simpler buses. When travelling between major cities, smaller buses are to be preferred over the larger ones, as the larger ones tend to take up passagers along the way, and therefore travel more slowly.

The situation is similar for local transport. While the organization of local transport may look a little different between cities, there is usually an active bus service running through the city, with varying levels of government control.

Daewoo Bus Service, Travels all over the Pakistan

 

 

Pakistan India Bus Service

Karachi Inter-city Bus Service

Lahore Inter-city bus service

Peshawar Inter-city bus service

 

 

By Rickshaw

Rickshaw

For local transport within cities, auto rickshaws are a cheap and flexible alternative. A development of the bicycle rickshaw, the auto rickshaw is a small vehicle powered by a two-stroke or four-stroke engine. The original gasoline versions constantly emit a stuttering noise and foul blue-black smoke, but many are opting for theCNG(compressed natural gas) versions, which are less polluting and a little quieter. Blue-and-yellow auto rickshaws take passengers, other colors tend to be privately owned. Always negotiate a price before entering the rickshaw.

Rickshaws are banned in the capital Islamabad.

 

 

Rickshaw for inter-city travel

Rickshaw for inter-city travel

Taxi - in Capital Islamabad

Taxi - in Capital Islamabad

 

Shopping

The national currency of Pakistan is the rupee (PKR). Coins are issued in 1, 2, and 5 rupee denominations while banknotes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000 rupee values.

ATMs exist in most areas and accept major credit cards.

Islamabad

Should you bargain or not? Most major shops have fixed prices but in traditional bazaars a certain degree of bargaining is allowed. You can find pashmina shawls, carpets, green tea and embroidered linen at Indus Crafts. Many book shops offer an amazing variety of English language books. The supermarkets will be the main venue of your shopping expeditions since Islamabad has eschewed the mega mall concept.The markets house hundreds of shops that sell a variety of products ranging from CDs to carpets to clothes. Have fun while shopping in one of the local markets in Islamabad.

 

Flower Shop

G9 Market

Jinnah Super

Faisal Market

 

 

Lahore

From fashion to sumptuous food, "Mall of Lahore" at Park Lane Tower promises a great hopping experience for the whole family. With international brands and local high-end fashion, the world of retail gets closer to your finger tips. Featuring quality stores Mall of Lahore offers an array of shopping options for men, women & children. Whether you are looking for stylish fashionable new attire or a simple unique accessory... you will get it all at Mall of Lahore!

The bazaars in the old city are the ones people dream about-tiny alleys, some of which will admit a rickshaw, a string of donkeys or carts- and pedestrians have to leap into doorways to give room.

 

Liberty market

Siddiqui Centre

Anar Kali Market

Pace

 

Murree

Millennium Mall is located on Mall Road. The mall sells international brands and has everything from food to clothing. There are also chain fast food stalls such as KFC. There is an amusement park to entertain children. On the same road are restaurants and hotels. There are many shops in Murree selling souvenirs and crafts. It is possible to buy traditional items such as traditional clothing. Wooden carvings and jewelry are also on sale.

The city of Murree, also known as Queen of the Hills, is one of the largest resort towns in Pakistan. Murree Shopping includes traditional bazaars that have been around for over a 100 years. Most of the shopping is located in a town center called the Mall where the visitor can access artisan shops and Western malls.

 

Mall Road Murree

Mall Road Murree

Mall Road Murree

Ghora Gali Market

 

Karachi

You can shop to your heart's content, in the massive range of markets and bazaars that dot the city, or you can shop & enjoy one of the many modern shopping malls that are found across the city's more affluent sectors, namely Defence and Clifton. And don't worry too much about your budget; a recent survey by the Times newspaper (UK) found Karachi to be the second-cheapest city in the world.

There are a great number of shopping places in Karachi, ranging from the traditional bazaar to the modern shopping malls. A first-time visitor should try and visit the bazaars, The bazaars usually consist of many small vendors selling a variety of products from accessories to clothes to food and drink. In addition, there are larger stores which are more specific in their products. Also one would find that the bazaars are a more culturally enriching experience

 

Park Tower Karachi

Forum mall karachi

Rim jhim Mall

Dolmen Mall

 

Adventure

 

K2

K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. With a peak elevation of 8,611 m (28,251 feet), K2 is part of the Karakoram Range, and is located on the border between Gilgit, in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China. It is more hazardous to reach K2 from the Chinese side; thus, it is mostly climbed from the Pakistani side. K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the "Eight Thousanders" for those who climb it.

K2

 

Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters (26,660 ft). Nanga Parbat translates to "Naked Mountain" in English; parbat deriving from the Sanskrit word parvata meaning "mountain, rock", and nanga from the Sanskrit nagna meaning "naked".Known as the "Killer Mountain", Nanga Parbat was one of the deadliest of the eight-thousanders for climbers in the first half of the twentieth century; since that time it has been less so, though still an extremely serious climb. It is also an immense, dramatic peak that rises far above its surrounding terrain.

 

Broad Peak

Broad Peak (originally named K3), known locally as Faichan Kangri, is the 12th highest mountain on Earth, with an elevation of 8,051 meters (26,414 ft). The literal translation of "Broad Peak" to Phalchan Kangri is not accepted among the Balti people. The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by FritzWintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck.

Broad Peak

 

Turch Mir

Turch Mir

Turch Mir (alternatively Terich Mir and Terichmir) is the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush region and the highest mountain outside of the Himalaya-Karakoram range, located in Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan. The mountain was first climbed in 1950 by a Norwegian expedition consisting of Arne Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and Tony Streather. It is believed the origin to the name Turch Mir is "King of Tirich" as Tirich is the name of a side valley of the Mulkhow valley of Chitral which leads up to Turch Mir.

 

Rakaposhi

Rakaposhi (Räkaposi) is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit. Rakaposhi means "Snow Covered" in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist"). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest. Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route.

Rakaposhi

 

Gasherbrum

Gasherbrum

Gasherbrum is a remote group of peaks located at the northeastern end of the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoramrange of the Himalaya on the border of the Chinese Shaksgam Valley and the Gilgit-Baltistan territory of Pakistan. The massif contains three of the world's 8,000 metre peaks (if one includes Broad Peak). Gasherbrum is often claimed to mean "Shining Wall", presumably a reference to the highly visible face of Gasherbrum IV; but in fact it comes from "rgasha" (beautiful) + "brum" (mountain) in Balti, hence it actually means "beautiful mountain".

 

Disteghil Sar

Disteghil Sar is the highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range, inGilgit-Baltistan. It is the 19th highest mountain on earth and the 7th highest peak in Pakistan. The mountain has an about 5 km long top ridge above 7400m with three distinct summits: (north)west 7885m, central 7760 m, and (south)east 7696m or 7535m. Distaghil Sar was first climbed in 1960 by Günther Stärker and Diether Marchart of an Austrian expedition led by Wolfgang Stefan.

Disteghil Sar

 

Saser Kangri

Saser Kangri

Saser Kangri (or Sasir Kangri) is the highest peak in the Saser Muztagh, the easternmost subrange of theKarakoram range in India
The Saser Kangri massif consists of four main peaks:
Saser Kangri I at 7,672 m (25,171 ft)
Saser Kangri II East at 7,518 m (24,665 ft); West at 7,500 metres
Saser Kangri III at 7,495 m (24,590 ft)
Saser Kangri IV at 7,416 m (24,331 ft)
Saser Kangri II West was first climbed in 1984 by an Indo-Japanese team. Saser Kangri II main remains unclimbed; The main peak is world's second highest unclimbed mountain after Gangkhar Puensum. SaserKangri III was climbed by an Indian team using an eastern approach.

 

Masherbrum

Masherbrum (also known as K1) is located in the Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan. At 7,821 metres (25,659 ft) it is the 22nd highest mountain in the world and the 9th highest in Pakistan. It was the first scaled and mapped peak in theKarakoram mountain range, hence its name. Masherbrum is the highest peak of the Masherbrum Mountains, a subrange of the Karakoram range. It is a large and striking peak, which is somewhat overshadowed by the nearby 8,000 metres (26,000 ft) peaks of the main range of the Karakoram which includes four of the fourteen Eight-thousanders

Masherbrum

 

Batura Sar

Batura Sar

Batura Sar, also referred to as Batura I, is the 25th highest mountain on earth and the 10th highest in Pakistan. It is the highest peak of the Batura Muztagh, which is the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range. It forms the apex of the Batura Wall, which is a continuously high part of the backbone of the Batura Muztagh. The Batura Wall is notable for being a long (approximately 10 km) and imposing ridge over 7000m. Batura is a very ridgelike peak, not a pointed spire.

 

Must Eat

Pakistan is considered paradise when it comes to food. Almost in every corner of the country you will find endless variety of food. Pakistani traditional food is generally spicy and is very rich in ingredients. Within Pakistan, cuisine varies greatly from region to region, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. From curries and kebabs to parathas and biryanis, each dish is a unique reflection of Pakistan’s unique cultural heritage. Of all the meats, the most popular are beef, goat, lamb and chicken. Seafood is generally not consumed in large amounts, though it is very popular in the coastal areas of Sindh and the Makran coast of Balochistan.

Apart from traditional cuisines, there are plenty of popular western restaurants and fast food outlets in major cities. Chinese restaurants are also very popular in the urban areas of the country. Furthermore, as a result of lifestyle changes, ready made Masalas (mixed and ready to use spices) are becoming increasingly popular.

Punjab Food

Punjabi food mainly consists of various kinds of kabobs eaten with either flatbread or rice. Food tends to be either mild or very spicy depending on where you are. So state your preference before beginning to eat. In general, most of the same food you can find in the highest quality restaurants/hotels there is available commonly in the markets (but European-style food is generally reserved for the former).

 

Paratha

Sheer Mal

Taftan

Chiken kabab

 

Biriyani

Aloo Gobi

Payee

Rogni Nan

 

Balochistan Food

In the old bazaars one comes across quaint old tea-shops. These are the local "clubs". There are also many popular eating houses offering different types of delicacies. Among the delicacies you must try is Sajji (leg of lamb), which is roasted to a delightful degree of tenderness and is not very spicy. It is a whole leg of lamb deliciously marinated in local herbs and spices and barbecued beside an open fire. It is very popular among the locals and is offered with great insistence to the guests. The Pathan tribesmen of the valley also enjoy Landhi (whole lamb) and Khadi Kebab. “Landhi” is a whole lamb which is dried in shade and kept for the winters. "Kebab" shops are very popular, the best being Lal Kebab, Tabaq, Cafe Farah and Cafe Baldia. They serve Pakistani and Continental food, while ENTER THE DRAGON Chinese Restaurant has the honor of winning the best Chinese restaurant award amongst 70 countries twice in a row. The other Chinese restaurant that is one of the oldest in town is CAFE CHINA. Some of the finest mutton in the country is raised around Quetta. It has a delicious smell which can be sampled in the Pulao that most of the eating houses offer.
 

 Lehri Sajji

Khadi Kebab 

 Dry Fruit

Dumpukht

 

Sindh Food

Sindhi cuisine refers to the native cuisine of the Sindhi people from Sindh, Pakistan. The daily food in most Sindhi households consists of wheat-based flat-bread (phulka) and rice accompanied by two dishes, one gravy and one dry. Today, Sindhi food is eaten in many countries including India, where a sizeable number of Sindhis migrated following the Partition of India.
 

Grill Prawn

Sindhi Biryani

Haleem

Sai Bhaji

 

Pashtun Food

Pashtun cuisine refers to the cuisine of the Pashtuns, who are predominant in Afghanistan and north-west Pakistan. The cuisine of the Pashtun people is derived from the cuisine of Afghanistan and that of Pashtun-dominated areas in northern Pakistan, which is largely based not just upon cereals like wheat, maize, barley and rice but also a plethora of meat dishes ( which include, chicken, beef and lamb). Accompanying these staples are also dairy products (yogurt, whey), various nuts, native vegetables, as well as fresh and dried fruits.
 

Afghan Palo

Peshawari Naan

Seekh Kebab

Peshawari Chapli Kabab

 

Major Cities

Islamabad

Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. The population of the city has increased from 100,000 in 1995 to 1.21 million in 2009.The Rawalpindi/Islamabad Metropolitan Area is the third largest in Pakistan with a population of over 4.5 million inhabitants. Islamabad is a well-organized city divided into different sectors and zones. It was ranked as a Gamma world city in 2008.The city is home to Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in South Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world.

 

Islamabad Secretariat

Faisal Masjid

View of Islamabad

Supreme Court

 

Quetta

Quetta is the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife, Quetta is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, which contains some of the rarest species of wildlife in the world. The city is situated at an average elevation of 1,654 metres (5,429 ft) above sea level, making it Pakistan's only high-altitude major city. The city is in a seismically active area , and was leveled by the 1935 Balochistan earthquake.

 

A night time aerial view of the city

Hanna Lake

Hanna Lake

Quetta Railway

 

Gwadar

Gwadar is a developing port city on the southwestern Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan. It is the district headquarters of Gwadar District in Balochistan province and has a population of approximately 50,000. Gwadar is one of the few planned cities in Pakistan, which have been developed from scratch under an urban master plan. Before development, the town was a fishing village.

 

Gwadar Port

Gwadar Beach

Gwadar Port

View from Koh-I-Batil of Gwadar Port

 

Peshawar

Peshawar (Pishor), is the capital of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the administrative centre (and the central business hub) for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan The Kushan king Kanishka, moved the capital from Pushkalavati (now .called Charsadda in the Peshawar valley) to Purushapura in the 2nd century CE, and in the eighteenth century, the Durrani king Timur Shah Durrani made Peshawar the winter capital of Afghanistan, and it remained as the winter capital until the Sikhs rose to power in the early nineteenth century.

 

Islamia University

Oldest Living City' in South Asiah

The Bab e Khyber

View along a commercial street

 

Abbottabad

Abbottabad is a city located in the Hazara region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in Pakistan. The city is situated in the Orash Valley, 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of the capital Islamabad and 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Peshawar at an altitude of 1,260 metres (4,134 ft) and is the capital of the Abbottabad District. The city is well-known throughout Pakistan for its pleasant weather, high-standard educational institutions and military establishments.

 

Sarban Hills

Harnoi, Abbotabad

Jinnah Gardens

Abbottabad's Old Heritage

 

Lahore

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi. The city lies along the Ravi River, situated approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the Wagah border crossing and is 32 kilometres (20 mi) from the Indian city of Amritsar. According to the 1998 census, Lahore's population was 6,318,745. A mid-2006 government estimate now puts the population at approximately 10 million. It is ranked 40 in the most populated urban areas in the world and the 8th largest city within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

 

Minar-e-Pakistan

Chauburji

Shalimar Gardens

Lahore Airport

 

Faisalabad

Faisalabad is a city in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lyallpur. Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore. Before the foundation of the city in 1880, the area was very thinly populated. The population has risen from 9,171 in 1901 to 979,000 in 1951 and to 2,009,000 in 2000.The larger Faisalabad district had a population of about 5.4 million in 2008. The city is at a road and railway junction, which has played an influential role in the development of Faisalabad's trade and economy.

 

Faisalabad Clock Tower

Agriculture University

Faisalabad Serena Hotel

Fawara Chowk

 

Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi is a city in the Pothohar region of Pakistan near Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad, in the province of Punjab. Rawalpindi is the third largest city in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore. In the 1950s, Rawalpindi was smaller than Hyderabad and Multan, but the city's economy received a boost during the building of Islamabad (1959–1969), during which time Rawalpindi served as the national capital and its population increased from 180,000 at the time of independence to over 4.5 million in 2007 Rawalpindi, locally known as Pindi, named after Raja Pindi.

 

The Mosque at Gulshan Dadan Khan

Saddar Market

Saddar Bazaar

Muree Road

 

Sialkot

Sialkot is a city in Pakistan situated in the north-east of the Punjab province at the foothills of snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river. It is the capital of Sialkot District. The city is about 125 km (78 mi) north-west of Lahore and only a few kilometers from Indian-controlled Jammu. The recorded history of Sialkot covers thousands of years. Sialkot has, since its foundation, changed hands from Hindu, Buddhist, Persian, Greek, Afghan, Turk, Sikh, Muslims and British rule to that of present-day Pakistan.

 

Ghanta Chowk

Ancient Sialkot

KFC Sialkot

Bus Stand Bhalwal

 

Karachi

Karachi) is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million while the metropolitan area has a population of over 13 million. Karachi is the most populous city in the country, one of the world's largest cities in terms of population and the 10th largest urban agglomeration It is Pakistan's premier centre of banking, industry, economic activity and trade and is home to Pakistan's largest corporations, including those involved in textiles, shipping.

 

View Of Karachi

3 Talwaar

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Jinnah Airport

 

Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the second largest city in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the fourth largest city in the country. The city was founded in 1768 by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro upon the ruins of a Mauryan fishing village along the bank of the Indus known as Neroon Kot Formerly the capital of Sindh, it serves as the HQ of the district of Hyderabad. Before the creation of Pakistan, it was known as the Paris of India, for its roads used to be washed with river water.

 

Beauty of Hyderabad Pakistan

Hyderabad Fort (Masd)

Kotri-bridge Hyderabad Pakistan

Hyderabad Bus Stand

 

Places to Visit

Pakistan has many places to visit, these places are very famous in the wold by their typical traditions and locations including vintage places of Pakistan

Islamabad

Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, and is the tenth largest city in Pakistan with an estimated population of 1.74 million in 2009 The Rawalpindi/Islamabad Metropolitan Area is the third largest in Pakistan, with a population of over 4.5 million inhabitants. Islamabad is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the north of the country, within the Islamabad Capital Territory.

Islamabad is one of the greenest and most well-planned cities of South Asia. According to a survey, Islamabad is considered the cleanest city in Pakistan. The city is well-organized, being divided into different sectors and zones. Islamabad was ranked as a Gamma world city in 2008. The city is home to Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in South Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world. Islamabad has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan. Islamabad is home to the top ranked university in Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University, and the top two engineering universities in the country, the Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences and National University of Sciences and Technology. Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad is the world's second largest university by enrollment.

Shah Faisal Mosque

 

 

Prime Minister House

Shakar Padian

Sector 9, Shahir-e-Quaid-e-Azam

Pakistan Monument

 

 

Murree

Murree

Murree city is a popular hill station and a summer resort, especially for the cities of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Murree is also the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, which is a sub-division of Rawalpindi District and includes the Murree Hills. Murree is located along Islamabad-Kohala highway N75, some 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Islamabad. The name Murree is derived from 'marhi', "high place"although there is a popular belief it is named after the virgin Mary.

Murree is accessible by road from the centre of the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas. It is still associated with Britain; many British fruits (including cherries, raspberries and strawberries) thrive locally. There is a church, built in 1857, located at the centre of the town, which is still used as a place of worship. Many old houses around the church are still standing, functioning mostly as hotels. Old traditional restaurants have been replaced by fast food shops and newer restaurants. Some old places of accommodation, such as the Rich Villa Inn and Gulberg Hotel, have completely disappeared. A typical hotel usually provides a motel type accommodation with breakfast and communication access. Newly built hotels are also accessible

 

 

Murree

The old Church in the Murree

Mall Road Murree

Ghora Gali

 

 

Lahore

Lahore is known as the City of Gardens. Many gardens were built in Lahore during the Mughal era. The Shalimar Gardens were laid out during the reign of Shah Jahan and were designed to mimic the Islamic paradise of the afterlife described in the Qur'an. The gardens follow the familiar charbagh layout of four squares, with three descending terraces. The Lawrence Gardens were established in 1862 and were originally named after Sir John Lawrence, late 19th century British Viceroy to India. The many other gardens and parks in the city include Hazuri Bagh, Iqbal Park, Mochi Bagh, Gulshan Iqbal Park, Model Town Park, Race Course Park, Nasir Bagh Lahore, Jallo Park, Wild Life Park, and Changa Manga. Another example is the Bagh-e-Jinnah, a 141-acre (57 ha) botanical garden that houses entertainment and sports facilities as well as a library.

Lahore is also referred to as the cultural heart of Pakistan as it hosts most of the arts, cuisine, festivals, film making, music, gardening and intelligentsia of the country. Lahore is also known for its affiliation with poets and artists; it has the largest number of educational institutions in the country and some of the finest gardens in the continent.

Zam Zama Chowk

 

 

Badshahi Mosque

Minar-e-Pakistan

Choburji

Lahore Railway Station

 

 

Karachi

People likes to ride camel at sea view

Clifton lies in the southern area of Saddar Town Karachi. Clifton has been a residential place of the rich and famous people of Karachi since the independence of Pakistan. South of Clifton lies Clifton Beach, Pakistan's most popular beach. Many tourists or overseas Pakistanis who are visiting are often surprised to see that property prices in Clifton can be comparable to those internationally with certain residences that are spread over 2000 yards and belong to the elite, valued at around $3 million. However, due to the unofficial nature of Pakistan's property market, it is virtually impossible to support this claim with legal documentation.

Clifton is a famous residence, belonging to late Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, President of Pakistan in the early 1970s which was later used as a sub-jail for his daughter Benazir Bhutto, who later became a prime minister of Pakistan in the late eighties and in the mid-nineties for a second time.

 

 

Top view of Karachi Sea Port

Beautiful scene of clifton at night

Quaid-e-Azam tomb

3 sword landmark, Karachi