Top Winter Tourism Places In Pakistan 2022

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The majority of people get excited when they think of summers as their vacation plans make them think about exotic locations and the fun they have while escaping the sun. Winters, on the other hand, are like a curse to most such people. When they think of winters, the only things that pop up in their mind are laziness, cold feet, and a homebound existence. What if we tell you that this is not true! It is not that you can’t enjoy the beauty of Pakistan during winters? as our country is one of the countries which is blessed with all the four seasons.

The winter season is here. That means various parts of Pakistan are covered in snow making it even more of a pleasant experience. Winter tourism is often associated with rural areas and snow-based sporting activities. However, urban destinations can also offer outdoor winter sports and an integrated set of urban tourism product bundles not only sports-related.

The snowfall lovers have thronged to famous Kalam and Malam Jabba valleys where winter tourism gets boom due to the construction of Swat Motorway, making scenic destinations in far-flung areas accessible for tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts.

With beautiful places and advanced facilities, Pakistan becoming the most attractive tourist destination in the world, Specially in winter, Winter sports, and cultural festivals are being organized annually in the snow-covered valleys of Pakistan to promote adventure, and winter tourism attracts domestic and international tourists.

Hunza and Skardu

God has bestowed such natural beauty in Pakistan. Pakistan is known as the “Country of Golden Sparrows”. If you want to see the piece of heaven on earth, you must visit Gilgit Baltistan. Gilgit-Baltistan is a component of Kashmir’s larger territory. The size of Gilgit-Baltistan is six times that of Azad Kashmir.

here are breathtakingly highest and most beautiful valleys in Gilgit Baltistan. It includes Hunza Valley, Naltar Valley, Skardu Valley, Nagar Valley, Phander Valley, Shigar Valley, Gojal Valley, Yasin valley, Astore valley, Hushe Valley, and many more. The most famous and beautiful valley of Gilgit Baltistan is Hunza valley commonly known as the “Paradise on Earth.” It is approximately a 100-kilometer drive from Gilgit. People usually visit Hunza valley during their vacations as it is a well-known valley in Pakistan. Hunza’s major tourist attractions include Attabad Lake Baltit Fort Khunjerab Pass.

Skardu is the capital of the Skardu District, which is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is another beautiful valley located in Gilgit Baltistan. Located at a height of 7,320 feet (2231 metres), Skardu is truly a paradise for mountaineers. It is surrounded by the mighty mountains of the Karakoram Range. The valley is about 10 kilometres wide and 40 kilometres long. It is incredibly located on the confluence of the Shigar and Indus rivers. This amazing natural feature makes it one of the best places to visit in Pakistan. The presence of lush green vegetation, historical forts, panoramic mountainous views, a cold desert, freshwater rivers and lakes make the valley of Skardu an epitome of natural beauty.

Swat, Galiyat and Kumrat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa often abbreviated as KP or KPK and formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province, is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern region of the country, along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. It was previously known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) until 2010 when the name was changed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan and is known colloquially by various other names. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the third-largest province of Pakistan in terms of both population and economy, though it is geographically the smallest of the four provinces.

Land of the Valiant Pakhtuns, Heading towards North, the region of Swat valley comes, which is a lush green paradise for the travellers, full of charming and picturesque spots like Marghazar, Miandam, Malam Jabba, Gabina Jabba, Jarogo Waterfall and Kalam sub valley are worth seen areas.One of the most important cities in the province is Mansehra. The city is a major stop for tourists setting out to the Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir. The city is connected by the famous Karakoram Highway which ends up in China. Along the route there are several stops including the Kaghan Valley, Balakot, Naran, Shogran, Lake Saiful Mulook and Babusar Top. There are also several other sites within the province which attract a large number of tourist every year including Ayubia, Batkhela, Chakdara, Saidu Sharif, Kalam Valley and Hindu Kush mountain range in Chitral.

Swat’s passion for snow sports makes it a superb winter holiday destination. The Malam Jabba Ski Resort in the Hindu Kush mountain range has all that a sportsperson would like to climb or travel at the elevation of 2,804 meters (9,199 ft) for perfect winter sports. The beautiful Malam Jabba Ski Resort is nearly 48 Km (29 miles) to the east of Saidu Sharif Swat and about 275 km (170 miles) to the northwest of Islamabad. The Ski Resort has two 800 meter ski runs, an Ice skating rink, and adequate accommodation facilities for visitors.

But Kumrat Valley also offers beautiful scenery in winter and in snowy places. As you know, Kumrat Valley is one of the most beautiful natural places in Pakistan at the moment where tourists visit more in summer. Here in the Kumrat Valley, when it snows, the valley adds to the beauty of Kumrat. Tourists used to visit Kamrat Valley in small numbers earlier in winter due to lack of facilities at that time but now every possible facility is available for Kamrat Valley tourists.

Neelum Valley

About 240 kilometers long the picturesque Neelum Valley is situated to the North & North East of Muzaffarabad. Running parallel to the Kaghan Valley, it is separated from it by snow-covered peaks, some over 4000 meters above sea level. Excellent scenic beauty, panoramic view, towering hills on both sides of the noisy Neelum river, flourishing green forests, streams, high altitude lakes, and attractive surroundings make the valley a dream come true.

The area is also ideal for mountain tourism. A part of Nanga Parbat Massif falls in this area which is dominated by “Sarwaali Peak” (6326 meters) the high mountain in Azad Kashmir. Moreover like Kaghan Valley, it is famous for fishing and angling activities in Neelum River and Jagran Nullah which are stocked with trout fish. A fair-weather road opens the valley to tourists up to Kel, 165 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. Coaches ply daily on this route and accommodation facilities are also available at places of tourist attraction. Some of the places of tourist interest are:

Noseri Dam,Chilhana,Kundal Shahi,Kutton (Jagran Valley),Authmuqam,Karen,Upper Neelum,Dawarian,Rati Gali,Lake,Sharda,Kel,Arang Kel,Gurez Valley.

Quetta and Ziarat in Balochistan

Ziarat is a city in the Ziarat District situated in Balochistan. It is 130 kilometres (81 mi) from the capital city of Eastern Balochistan Quetta. It was established as a district on 1st July 1986, before then it was part of the Sibi district. The Quaid-e-Azam Residency is in the valley, where Quaid-e-Azam (the founder of Pakistan) spent a few of his most memorable days.

Ziarat is surrounded by a lush green juniper forest, known locally as Sanober, home to the largest area of juniper forest (Juniperus excelsa) in Pakistan, covering about 110,000 hectares. It is believed that the forest is the second largest of its kind in the world. It also contains species of Juniperus macropoda and Juniperus excelsa polycarpos. The indigenous tribes over here are Kakar and Tareen (including Raisani).

Encounter a snowfall on Earth and enjoy these mesmerizing views of Quetta and Ziarat in Balochistan. Quetta city is known as the “Fruit Garden of Pakistan” due to the numerous fruit orchards & the production of dry fruits, The city has an estimated population of one million. Ziarat Valley is just 2 hours drive from Quetta and is famous for its fascinating landscapes, mighty mountains, and cold weather which attracts tourists from all over Pakistan.

Attractions:

Khuzdar
Pir Ghaib (If time feasible)
Quetta City Tour
Hanna Dam
Hanna Lake
Urak Valley
Quetta Liaqat Bazaar (Famous for Dry-fruits & Clothing)
Bab-e-Ziarat Point
Pishin Valley
Ziarat Valley
Quaid-e-Azam Residency
Zero Point
Prospect Point
Juniper Forest

Culture and heritage sites in Punjab

Punjab is the richest in culture and heritage out of the four provinces in Pakistan. Punjab, its name meaning “Land of five rivers”, and the house of the granary, is the most fertile and heavily populated province of Pakistan. Geographically, it is land of contrasts from the sands of the Cholistan desert to the vast green fertile plains, from the strange landscape of pothohar plateau and salt range to the

pine-covered foothills of himalaya.punjab has the honor of having the most organized irrigation system in the country,here are grown most of pakistan,s wheat,rice cotton barley maize pulses oil seed sugarcane and tobacco.Punjab truly is the land, which is enduringly antiquated and progressively modern. Although Punjab has well planned cities and beautifully conceptualized residential colonies, most of its people are rural folk for whom life revolves around the cycle of seasons, studded with a rich variety of traditions, fairs and colorful folk festivals, all around the year. The houses in the rural expanses for the most part, are built of mud and clay and strengthened with straw. They are the proud custodians of the centuries old Harappa Civilization, the grandeur of the Mughal Empire and a culture that even time could not work away. Explore Punjab by spending some time in a village, and feel the warmth, the toiling strength of its people and their craftsmanship reflected in their pottery and wearing designs.

Punjab, is known for its ancient cultural heritage as well as its religious diversity. The lands of Punjab have been home to a number of Sufi Shrines, Hindu Temples and holiest sites of Sikhism. The Indus Valley Civilization once ruled the region. The Gandhara civilization was also quite dominant in the northern region of Punjab at Taxila. Punjab represents a unique mixture of Mughals, Sikhs and Colonial architecture.

Discover flamingos in pristine lakes of Soon Valley and explore Salt Range, series of hills and low mountains between the valleys of the Indus and Jehlum rivers. Visit Punjab’s most picturesque mountains in Murree, Kotli Sattian and Fort Munroe. In these destinations, you can immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Nature Tours of Punjab is highly valued for its thoughtful curated experiences and tailored itineraries.