Tourism Has been one of the main reasons that the Northern Areas of Pakistan are most famous. Tourists from all around the world do take a trip to these beautiful sites and attractions of Northern Pakistan, and some of these sites are considered some of the most attractive and heart-touching destinations of the World.

If we talk about tourist attractions and places to visit in Pakistan, then you can find dozens of them, but Natural beauty, fresh air, and pretty sceneries in the Northern areas of Pakistan are one in millions.

One of the main reasons for this massive attraction to the Northern region of Pakistan is its Beauty but other reasons include;

• Cheap Traveling to these areas
• No barriers and hurdles from the Government
• Cheap and easy-to-find Hotels
• Mouth-watering Food
• The hospitality of the Locals
• Respect is given to the tourists and travelers
• Heart-touching Road Trips

Due to all of these reasons,  one of the famous magazines of the world Forbes Magazine listed Pakistan as One of the Best Destinations To Travel in 2019.

To start this fascinating journey let’s begin with;

The Ultimate Guide to Tourism in Pakistan

Tourists from different regions and areas of the world travel around the different landmarks for a devastating and never-ending experience. There are dozens of natural and unforgettable places for tourism in Pakistan that are famous and are being visited by tourists. 

All the provinces and different cities in Pakistan are full of adventure and contain beautiful landscapes. As Pakistan comprises four different seasons, the chances of tourism in Pakistan increase because different seasons bring different natural colors to the environment of these remarkable sites and attractions. 

These are some of the most famous tourist attractions of Pakistan that are being visited by travelers from around the world;

Tourism sites in Balochistan

The largest marked province of Pakistan is Balochistan and this region of Pakistan is full of tourist sites and beautiful natural landmarks. This province has different types of natural landscapes like Hot Deserts, Huge Rocky Mountains, shiny rivers and lakes, natural Forests, breathtaking waterfalls, and dozens of historical sites. These are some of the sites and attractions;

• Bolan
• Naushki
• Kharan Desert
• Harnai
• Loe Nekan Mountains
• Mula Chitok
• Kund Malir Beach
• Ziarat
• Sapat Beach 
• Hanna Lake
• Gadani Beach

Tourism sites in Punjab 

The province that is most famous for its agriculture, and greenery is Punjab. This region of Pakistan is well known for its architectural and historical sites, as thousands of locals and tourists visit these historical buildings and old architectural sites.

Punjab is a landmark that is full of beautiful natural places like;

• Bhurban
• Murree
• Fort Munro
• Soon Valley
• Patriata

Tourism sites in Sindh

This Province of Pakistan is joined with the Arabian Sea and is the third largest Province of Pakistan known as Sindh. The Capital of the province is overly populated Karachi and one of the most famous cities in Pakistan,

This region of Pakistan contains various historical buildings and a lot of beautiful tourist sites for travelers. Here are some of the sites;

• Mazar-e-Quaid
• Clifton Beach
• Mohenjo-Daro
• Hawks Bay
• Tooba Mosque
• Shah Jahan Mosque

Tourism sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

This Province is well-known for its different landscapes and weather. The landscapes here vary from place to place like Mountain ranges, vast Valleys, Plains, and green hills.

This region of Pakistan is also famous for its massive variety of different and traditional dishes and the majority of the population is based on Pashtuns. Some of the famous sites here are;

• Khyber Pass
• Swat
• Kumrat Valley
• Nathia Gali
• Saif-Ul-Maluk Lake
• Chitral
• Malam Jaba

We explored some of the beautiful, natural, and heart-touching sites from different provinces of Pakistan, now let’s begin the journey and discover some of the most famous and unbelievable sites or tourist attractions of the Northern areas of Pakistan;

Best Tourist Attractions in Northern Areas of Pakistan

Lastly, we talked about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and described its tourism sites as this province of Pakistan is attached to the Northern areas of Pakistan, and some of the near northern areas are present in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Tourism in Northern Areas of Pakistan

This Region of Pakistan is one of the most beautiful places to ever exist on earth and is likely the most visited area traveled by Tourists and Locals of Pakistan. The biggest reason for this huge attraction is that three of the most famous Mountain Ranges; the Himalayas, Hindukush, and Karakoram meet in this region.

K2 Mountain

The second big reason for this much fame in the area is the Second Largest Mountain on the Earth (K2) is Present in the North-Western area of Pakistan, and the main route to travel to K2 is through the Northern Area of Pakistan.

Some of the Most Famous and most Visited Areas of Northern Pakistan are;

Hunza Valley

If you are a Resident of Pakistan or you have visited Pakistan once in your life, then you must be aware of the Hunza Valley. One of the farthest regions in the Northern areas of Pakistan is this beautiful Valley which comprises heart-whelming Natural Landscapes, Huge Mountain Peaks, Green, and vast fields, large and old Poplar Trees, and many more.

This Valley is well known for its historical sites and different tourist attractions;

• Altit Fort
• Mountain Peaks (Rakaposhi, Ultar, and Diran)
• Baltit Castle
• Attabad Lake
• Passu Glacier
• Eagle’s Nest

Chitral Valley

This beautiful and heart-healing Valley of Northern Pakistan is famous for its devastating Culture and colorful traditions. The valley itself is covered with a green carpet of trees and fields, with a vast range of snowy Mountains that attracts tourists and especially hikers from around the globe.

This natural region of Northern Pakistan is full of tourist sites and famous attractions like;

• Kalash Valley
• Bhamburat Valley
• Ayun Valley
• Shahi Qilla
• Shandur Top and Lake
• Garam Chashma (Hot Springs)

Swat Valley

This beautiful Valley is marked by the Northern areas of Pakistan and is known for its Historic culture and traditions. The region is full of marks and sculptures of Gandhara, which is a historical Buddhist civilization and the area also contains Historical Gandhara schools.

The Valley is not Historically famous but is visited by locals and foreigners for its Green and clean environment, high Mountains, fields, and surroundings full of trees. Some of the sites present in the valley are;

• Kalam Valley
• Marghazar Palace
• Kandol Lake
• Jarogo Waterfall
• Bayun Village
• Swat Museum
• Mingora city

Skardu

As explained earlier The world’s second-highest Mountain (K2) is present in the North-Western Area of Pakistan which is traveled through the region of Skardu. The capital of Baltistan is Skardu and the name was given in the language Balti, a Language that is derived from an ancient form of Tibetan.

Apart from a historic point of view, this Place is exposed to the globe due to its Mountain ranges, Frozen waters, variety of delicious fruits, and low temperatures.

Some of the famous natural and Historical Tourist attractions of Skardu are;

• Satpara Lake
• Upper Kachura Lake
• Manthal Buddha Rock
• Kharpocho Fort
• Lower Kachura Lake
• Soq Valley
• K2 Base Camp
• Kharmang Baltistan

Gilgit

This area of Northern Pakistan is famous for its spot and junction to the Karakoram highway and is known for the silk route. There are many historical sites, and sculptures in Gilgit as it was marked with Buddhism but now is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. 

This region is attractive to tourists and locals for its fascinating Mountain ranges, hiking tracks, and shining rivers. 

Here are some of the tourist attractions and destinations that travelers consider;

• Budha De Yaashinii
• Serena Shigar Fort
• Nanga Parbat
• Naltar Ski-Resort
• Chinar Bagh
• Fairy Meadows
• Sheosar Lake. 

These were some of the beautiful, Mind-relaxing, lungs-freshening, and breath-taking places and travel spots to consider in your next journey. 

Conclusion

Traveling is one of the most adventurous and full-of-experience hobbies, which can overcome loneliness, decrease anxiety, and can lower your boring and dull routines. 

If you are planning to visit and explore destinations and spots that are full of natural beauty, pretty sceneries, adventure, huge mountains, shiny rivers, deep lakes, Green Valleys, and fields, then you should probably choose the Northern Areas of Pakistan for an unending travel experience.