Few of the most beautiful places in Pakistan in 2023 to visit in summer vacations. As we all know that this is the era of hustle and bustle. Everybody is very busy in his life due to a hectic routine. The whole year is fully packed with a lot of tasks. But there is a period when everybody gets a chance to feel relaxed. This is summer vacation. In Pakistan, summer vacations come in June and July. As we all know, June and July are so hot. There is scorching heat that is unable to bear. At that time, all people go to the best places in Pakistan, which are calm, serene, and cold. People go to such areas which are very close to nature. As we all know that our planet is fantastic and incredible. There are a lot many varieties of atmospheres. There are massive glaciers, staggering mountains, huge deserts, and plains dotted with wild animals. When we look at the most beautiful places in the world, it becomes impossible to decide where to visit. The God who has created this beautiful planet which is flawless. The same God has made this piece of Earth which we call Pakistan.

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BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN PAKISTAN:

  • Lake saif-ul-malook
  • Lahore
  • Bahawalpur
  • Hunza
  • Kalash valleys
  • Fairy meadows
  • Khunjerab pass
  • Rakaposhi base camp
  • Rohtas Fort ( qila rohtas)
  • Naltar lake
  • Sakardu
  • Deosai plains national park
  • Kumrat valley
  • Kashmir
  • Neelum valley
  • Abbottabad
Let's talk about all of them one by one in detail;

LAKE SAIF-UL-MALOOK:

The marvelous Saif-ul-malook is located in the Naran Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. Himalayan mountains surround this beautiful lake. It is one of the famous tourist places in Pakistan. Saif-ul-malook sits at 10,578 feet above sea level and is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. Its distance from Naran is 8km, and its maximum depth is 50 feet. Malika Parbat( the highest peak in Naran) is easily visible from this lake. There is a Jeep track for 30 mins from Naran. After the jeep ride, there is a walking distance of a few mins to reach this beautiful lake. A myth related to this beautiful lake is the love story of Prince Saif-ul-malook and the fairy Badi-ul-Jamal. The prince was from Egypt and came to this point and met this fairy queen. The prince fell in love with this queen fairy and fought with Gaint to free the fairy.

lake saif ul malook


HUNZA VALLEY:

Hunza villages are located in the Himalayan and the Karakoram mountain ranges and are also known as the roof of the world. This valley is referred to as heaven on this Earth. This valley is also home to several historic forts and castles worth visiting. According to some research, Hunza inhabitants are called the happiest people on Earth. Because they have passion and zest for life. They have a simple lifestyle with daily vigorous exercise. Their life expectancy is, on average, 120 years. The secret to their healthy life is pure water from glaciers, fresh fruits, and complex pathways for traveling.

hunza

KALASH VALLEY:

The Kalash valleys are in northern Pakistan's Chitral District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. These are surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Their natives speak the languages Kalasha and Khowar. Its total population is 3800. These people are considered unique among all the people of Pakistan. These are the smallest ethnoreligious group and traditionally practice Animism. After the mid-20th century, a group of Kalasha people converted to Islam. There are three central valleys in Kalash. The most populated valley is Bumburet(Mumuret). The second valley is Rumbur which is north of Bumburet. The third valley is Biriu(Birir). The most famous valley is Bumburet which is 36km from the central capital city. Due to its unique history and beauty, it has become an attraction for tourists. 

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NALTAR VALLEY:

The Naltar Valley is situated near the city of Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. Naltar is about 34km from the central town of Gilgit. Naltar Valley has two villages, Naltar Bala(upper) and Naltar Paain(lower). Naltar Valley and the city of Gilgit are connected by Naltar Express. There is a town between these two cities called Nomal. A road from Nomal goes to The Silk Route to China. Naltar Valley's height is 4678 m(15348ft). Its climate is moderate in July-August, which is 22c. It is a very adventurous place to visit. There are multiple lakes here, like Satrangi Lake, Naltar Lake, Pari Lake, Blue star lake, and Firoza Lake. The best season to visit these lakes is May to October. Naltar Valley becomes a fairyland in summer. In short, the top most attractions to visit in Naltar Valley is 

  • Naltar valley
  • Naltar water bodies
  • Naltar Ski Resort


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RAKAPOSHI BASE CAMP:

Rakaposhi Peak is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Pakistan. It is located in the Karakoram range and is visible from Karakoram Highway. Rakaposhi Peak is one of the sky-kissing peaks in the world, having a height of 7788 meters. Rakaposhi Base Camp sits at 3500m with an altitude of 4150 meters and is located at the base of Rakaposhi peak, have Minapin glacier alongside. At such a great height, it gives a breathtaking view of the surrounding glacier. In the local language, Rakaposhi means "shiny wall'. If you are healthy, you can complete your hiking in 2 days. But if you want to enjoy the glacier and diran base camp, you need 3 or 4 days.

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SKARDU:

Skardu City is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan Province of Pakistan. It is situated at an elevation of nearly 2500 meters in Skardu. It is at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar rivers. The Indus River running through the region separates the Karakoram from the Ladakh range. Skardu should be at the top of your list as a traveler seeking natural beauty in Pakistan. Skardu is surrounded by some of the highest mountains on Earth, including K2, Nanga Parbat. The best time to enjoy Skardu is June-September. It is the optimal time to enjoy the landscape in moderate weather. These months are also famous for fruit season. The famous fort of Skardu is Kharphocho which is located on Chumik Road. It is Kings of the Fort. This fort is open for visitors every day of the week from 11am-5pm. The most beautiful place in Skardu is Kachura Lakes, Upper Kachura Lake, and Lower Kachura Lake. The latter is also known as Shangrila Resort which is a tourist resort.

shigrila resort


lower kachura


upper kachura



These explain a few beautiful places in Pakistan to visit in summer vacations, holidays, or leisure time. There are a lot of places to explore. This is the beauty of my Pakistan. Pakistan is a safer place to visit. There are many famous places for tourist attraction. Whenever you plan to visit Pakistan and enjoy nature's beauty, please read this article to get a guideline about which site to stay at.