Pakistan's most attractive tourist destinations
Travelling is arguably one of life’s most enriching experiences. For many, the places they visit and the people they meet along the way define them. Whether you travel in search of a deeper meaning to life or simply to get away from the harsh realities of everyday life, the ultimate question you will be confronted with is — where to go? The answer depends a great deal on what kind of traveller you are. Many like to travel alone. Some must escape tourist traps at any cost. Others look for beauty. The foodie plans an itinerary based on cuisine, while the adventurer searches for anything off the beaten path. So perhaps the real question to pose is: who are you? The answer to that will guide your choice of tourist destination. Herald invited five travel writers, adventure-seekers, photographers and commentators to share what they believe is the most attractive tourist destination in Pakistan. Hunza Valley, Gilgit Baltistan By Tahir Jahangir
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Attabad Lake, Hunza Valley. Photo by Usman Khan
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Hunza Valley. Photo courtesy: ADifferentAgenda
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Bahawalpur, Punjab
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A camel herder leads his camels through the front of the royal graveyard of the Abbasi family near Derawar Fort, Bahawalpur. Photo by Madeeha Syed
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Derawar Mosque was constructed in 1844 AD, Bahawalpur, Punjab. Photo by Madeeha Syed
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Self portrait with Milky way visible, Naltar Pass, Gilgit Baltistan. By Mobeen Ansari
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View of sunrise from Upper Shani camp, Naltar Pass, Gilgit Baltistan. Photo by Mobeen Ansari
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Jahlar Lake, Soon Sakesar Valley, Punjab. Photo by Salman Rashid
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Soon Sakesar Valley, Punjab. Photo by Salman Rashid
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Shandur, Chitral
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Moin Khan with friends camping in Shandur, Chitral. Photo by Usman Khan
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Shandur Lake. Photo courtesy: A DifferentAgenda
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Moin Khan with his companions at their Shandur campsite. Photo courtesy: ADifferentAgenda
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