The Beautiful Pakistan
These mountains of Mankhial and their meadows are located Just above the town of Kalam in Swat.
Not to difficult to reach there but the meadows hide themselves among trees so not many people have reach above this mountain to reach here.
Nikron valley is the name given to Neelum Valley at Nikron. It is the place one worth visiting and is far away from the commercial tourism destinations and relatively save from deforestation that's make it so special for a nature lover. In the far Sub mountains of Nanga Parbat Massif are dominating seen and are definitely inviting the tourist for Visiting the Shonter Valley located between them and
Nanga Parbat.
The beautiful Village of Halmat near taobut in Azad Kashmir (AJK) Pakistan
This is the scene of the village halmet located in Neelum Valley Pakistan. neelum valley is definitely the hidden pearl of Pakistan and a jewel of Himalayan valley no other valley in Kashmir and Himalayas can compare this valley and even most of Pakistanis know little about it and have little visited there. Ths traditional culture and traditional building style of Kashmiri houses mixed with spectular scenery can be found only in Neelum valley. Here there are ever green forests of pine,fir and other faunas are abundant in the valley.
Yes if I say this lake as a crown it would not be wrong. Located high above the Neelum Valley this
fascinating lake is located at a high ground at 13,500 ft approximately. The region is remote less and its surroundings are calm and peaceful. This lake is located in Neelum Valley, Ajk (Azad Jammu & Kashmir) Pakistan. The name of lake is "Chitta Katha"
The beautiful river Swat passing through beautiful forests in Swat valley Pakistan.
This might happened with you too if you are trekking on the largest non-polar glacial world "The Karakorams". The karakoram is one of the greatest mountain range on earth with almost entirely in Northern Pakistan starting from west and runs towards east the karakoram covers an area of 300 miles in between.The Sim gang Glacier also known as "Snow Lake" forms the divide between the Hipar, Biafo and Panmah glaciers. This is the longest glacial trek in the world outside polar regions
with the incredible length of 126 km.The highest mountain in the picture is baintha Braak 7285 m See close picture of Baintha Braak 7285 here
This is taken near Sharda in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is indeed a fairy land one after one you will see sceneries like this. You don't need to be a photographer when you are in this part of Pakistan all you need is just to click one after one scenery. Minimarg is the name of the place.
The last western hold of Karakoram remains till Karumbar and Ishkoman and at here 300 miles long
journey of Karakoram Finishes from Siachen Muztagh to end of Batura Muztagh and then starts another majestic range of Mountains "The Hinduraj range" of Pakistan. This time a bit green with less amount of glaciers and heights.
This place of Pakistan must be included among Ten Most beautiful places of the world. The World Ninth Highest Mountain "Nanga Parbat" 8126 meters above sea level in the Background.
The spell bounding lake of Karambar in the border's region of Chitral with Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Ishkoman is also very near from here. The lake itself is at 4300 m above sea level and is among one of the highest lakes of the world. The reddish wild flowers are awesome in the end of Summer's season. The Lake itself is 3 km long approx.
The beautiful Karambar lake and Karambar Pass at 4300 m approx above sea level in Chitral, Pakistan
The Beautiful Village in the Mountains of Hindu Raj named as "Kishmanja" in Upper yarkhun valley,
Chitral. In the background Koyozoom peaks(6871 metres Above Sea Level) rising into the sky. notice the river on the right side coming from glaciers in the far.
Near Burgill Top in Deosai, Pakistan
The mountains of Pamirs almost follow same pattern and same Slope that is what made Shimshal So
beautiful and Unreal. The gentle slopes of Pamirs are so soothing to the eye unlike Karakorams in the other parts of Pakistan whose height makes one neck to feel uncomfortable. the flowers spread on the fields are Marvelous. The Lake is just an addition to the beauty.
Credits: Muhammad Ali Jawed
The Junction point of Pamirs and Karakoram Mountains. The beautiful gently sloped mountains of Pamirs with gentle glaciers meet the Rugged High mountains of Karakoram which possess the large area of Glacial ice on their face. In the background and on the right hand side is the start of Karakoram mountains while on the left hand side are Pamirs and the start of their lovely green pastures.
The beautiful valley of Shimshal constitutes the northern most Pamir mountain ranges of Pakistan. This is one of the most beautiful point in the valley as the Shimshal lake surrounds it.The mountain of Mingli Sar is in front of it. From here one can have the glimpses of Karakoram mountains located just south of it. The world largest glaciers are located on the South eastern side of this valley. To the
North is located the province of China while to the left are Hindukush ranges and their beautiful pastures.K2 i located on the southern eastern side of this valley.
Credits: Muhammad Ali Jawed
The beautiful reflections of Dudipatsar Lake in it's Crystal Clear Waters.
Credits: Saad Asad
Green In the Black refers to the Kararkoram mountains whose name means Black Mountains and it is
surprisingly that a lush green valley is found inside the snow clad peaks and largest glaciers of the world.
Credits: Atif Gulzar
The beautiful valley of Naltar in the south eastern side of Gilgit is 35 km away from the main town. It's lush green pastures and green carpeted ground make it a jewel of the Gilgit. The untouched forests of Naltar compelled WWF to and it is now a protected game reserve.The beautiful Small stream like river coming from the Shani glacier in the far.
Credits: Atif Gulzar
Deosai means the "Land of Giants". It is the second highest pleatue in the world after Tibet. The True beauty of Himalayas is visible everywhere around Deosai, Pakistan.It is also the home to the endangered Himalayan Brown Bears. Almost 19 bears lived there in 90's and now the population has increased to almost 24. The view here is taken at Sheosar Lake in Deosai.
The Beautiful Lake Dudipatsar in one of the Hidden Valleys of Himalayas.
Credits: Ali Iftikhar
Lalazar The most beautiful Hill station of Pakistan.
the Swat valley in Pakistan resemble the beauty of Canadian Rockies. Perhaps September is not the
best time to visit this area because the snow on the Rockies melts at this time of the year one should visit there always in mid June when the peaks glitter with snow.
A beautiful waterfall on the way to Naran.
This title is perfect to define the beauty of Neelum Valley in Azad jammu and Kashmir which is in Pakistan's Control.. The Beautiful forests continue on their way across the line of control into the Indian held Kashmir and finally mountains converts into the flat plain of Kashmir Valley. This area is not far from the soul of Kashmir THE KASHMIR VALLEY which is in Indian Control. On the northern side
(further into Pakistan) the forests end soon and these mountains become even more high and finally Snow capped. The very calm Indigo Blue Neelum River can be seen in the picture.
Credits: yasin ilyas
Most of the Local Pakistani tourists usually neglect Chitral, Ghizer and Dir areas considering them to be the less beautiful and important than other parts of Pakistan's Northern Areas but perhaps they don't know that every part has it's own beauty and charm. Here is the picture from Phandee Village in Chitral, Pakistan. This is near to the Phander Lake located very closed to this area.
The beautiful scene near kalam in Swat Valley. This is a very common scene in Northern Pakistan.
The beautiful snow clad mountains at Siri Paye, Pakistan.
The beautiful place in kaghan valley.
Hards sedimentary rocks and Lush green grass both are combined in one beautiful place named as "Chillam". Pine Trees are there on the other side of the valley.
Credits: Imran Ahmed Khan (Awara)
The Beautiful meadows around the Nanga Parbat Mountain.
Another shot of Fairy Meadows.
The Beautiful Meadows and vast green pleatue of Lalazar. The Dreamland of a tourist.
The Beautiful Peak of Miran Jani just opposite to Nathia Gali (the Famous Hill Station) now the part
of Ayubia national park. The thick Forest of Monsoon rains is a home to Leopards.
Rakaposhi as seen from Tagh Fari at Base Camp.
This picture is taken by Waqas Usman.
Hingol national Park is just like a gift for nature lovers in Karachi.View of Hingol river.
The view of Hingol area.
The Beautiful green Noori Top. The beautiful pass linking Kaghan with Neelum Valley.
Mount Falaksair as seen
from Kalam valley in Swat, Pakistan.The height of this mountain is 20528 ft
Flowers on the mountain at Babusar pass.
A beautiful valley of river, mountains and snow.
The beautiful view of the village name "Lawat" in State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir surrounded by thick forests all around it.
NOTE: This picture is taken by Ali Ifthikar.
Another view from the Swat Valley, Pakistan. The Area is rich in Cedar and Deodar Forests.
The chair lift at Malam jabba will take you to the height of 11,500 ft wheras the Malam Jabba resort is located at 10,500 ft from Sea Level. Although the way to reach top from Chair Lift is very easy but the Hiking has its own pleasure and i enjoyed hiking to top from here. Although not quite difficult for regular hikers but it can be the first hike of new hikers also.
The Beautiful Peak by the name of "Braak Zhan" in Raikot Glacier in Pakistan. The Lush Green meadows lying below the peak. This is the Last strong hold of western Himalayas before meeting with Karakoram Mountains. In eastern part of North Pakistan and western Kashmir the Himalaya mountains are blessed with lush green Meadows and the beautiful evergreen forests.
Beautiful meadows at Zarkhana in Lower Chitral,Pakistan.
The most Inspiring and the most lovely hill station of Pakistan. Lalazar situated behind the Kashmir Valley which is often termed as the most beautiful place on this earth.
The view of Fairy Meadows. The Peak in the Background is Nanga Parbat. This is considered as one of the most impressive and beautiful mountain scenery in the whole world. The beautiful meadows and thick ever green forests are the specialty of Kashmir area in Asia.
The view of Nanga Parbat during evening time.
A view of Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows. The height of this mountain is 8126 metres above sea level. It is ninth heighest in the world and the highest mountain of Western Himalaya. it is also known for its highest wall of snow in the world. Such Huge glacier on a single mountain in the world is not present anywhere except Nanga Parbat .It is also the Fastest growing mountain of the world.
The Beautiful flowers spreader on babusar Pass, Pakistan. There were flowers of almost every color there.
The Beautiful Meadows near Dudipatsar Lake. Some grazing cows were also there.
taken on the way to Naran. The beautiful unspoiled mountains still present in Kaghan valley.
A view of the Saif-ul-Malook lake in the day time and its reflection in water.
One of very very lovely shots taken by Muzaffar Bukhari. I have just edited his picture.
A beautiful village by the name of Phastee in Chitral Pakistan.
The Beautiful valley of Shimshal Situated in the Pamir mountains in Pakistan. Northern Pakistan is the place where 4 most important mountain ranges of the world meet that includes Himalayas, Karakorams, Hindukush and the Pamir Range. A lake is also there inside the mountains.
The Palas Valley in Kohistan
Truly one of the most beautiful valley in Pakistan. Its undisturbed and pristine forests have make it Far more beautiful than its neighboring valleys where deforestation and tourism has ruined the natural beauty. The valley of beautiful meadows and flowers, One of the last remained beautiful valleys of
Himalayas in south Asia.
Let us do something to save this valley this is the last Saved beautiful valley of Himalayas in Pakistan after 3 other beautiful valleys (namely Kaghan, Swat and Neelum) have been partially ruined by deforestation.( Although upper Neelum valley is still Pristine to some extent but Swat and kaghan valleys have been badly damaged by deforestation).
Have a beautiful view of it.
Note: This area is very rich in Mammals and birds species due to its undisturbed nature fortunately WWF has recognized the importance of these Himalayan Forests and probably will do something to protect this i hope so in the coming years. The quality of the picture is not like digital cameras due
to the usage of an old camera. The valley is far more beautiful than picture.
Beautiful place by the name of Zarkhana in Lower Chitral, Pakistan.
A typical view of winter in Malam Jabba. Taken in Feb 2005.Beautiful & high snow capped
mountains of the Hindukush range are visible clearly from here.
Sheosar lake deosai, Pakistan.
NOTE: Picture taken by my friend Imran.
The view of town of Kalam in Swat Valley.
A view from the hotel in Kalam, Swat valley. The height of this mountain is 18781 ft above the sea level. Mankial Mountains serve as a natural home for snow leopards in winters.
The sunset in Karachi.
Another beautiful view of Swat Valley.
Noori Top in Kaghan Valley. Greenery spread on mountains slopes here like a carpet on floor.
Another shot of a same lake in Shimshal Valley, Pakistan.
View of Upper Kachura Lake in Skardu. People now frequently visits this lake as lower Kachura has
been modernised and renamed as Shangrilla.
Another picture from Kaghan Valley.
The beautiful color contrasts of Mahodand lake. The name of the lake means seven lake so Mahodand
is not the name of one lake but seven different lakes one after the other. The lakes are although smaller in size but the first lake of these Dands (Lake) becomes quite larger in the months of June and July.
A lonely mountain with beautiful green meadows in Kaghan Valley.Photo taken near to Noori top.
The beautiful valley of Chillam in northern areas of Pakistan.
Note:Photo taken by one of my friend name Imran Ahmed with his Canon Power Shot Camera.
This picture takes Muzaffar Bukhari.
A Glacier in Kalam.
A waterfall located at Pir Ghaib near Bolan in Balochistan. It is so blue and Beautiful that we cant
even think that it is located inside the barren landscape.
Mahodand Lake is located in the north of Pakistan. Its just few kilometers ahead of ushu
valley. And the views are breathtaking.
A beautiful landscape across the Makran Costal highway all around.
The fantastic Scenery when going towards Gwadar. The mountains starts starts 250 kilometers after
Karachi. And than the Buzzy Pass comes with this magnificent sceneries.
Kandol Lake is one of the lake which is in undisturbed state because of difficult but beautiful trek of 2:30 hours. It can be reached from Ushu Valley or Kalam with a local guide. And you will witness such sceneries in the world which you cannot find anywhere in the world. Believe me for this.
The view at Mariabad in quetta balochistan.
Sunset on a beach in gwadar, Pakistan. Look closely there are boats sailing in the water.
Picture of Bayaal camp at nanga parbat base camp. Few years back there is nothing like bayaal camp in the area. The Bayaal camp is made after Heavy Deforestation in the area.
View of bureth Lake in Pakistan.
this is Shogran, Pakistan.
This is the way back from Dudipatsar.Very still and calm nature no humans still there to disturb the natural environment.
This is Naran Valley Pakistan .This way leads to Lalazar a beautiful meadows.
One of the many beautiful Lakes in Pakistan.Its come after six hour trekking from the last known Town.Thats why it is still in undisturbed state.Yellow flowers have spread all over near it.
Credits:Ali Ifthikar
The Hill Station which one can not afford to miss. Once the forest was thick and dense but due to selling and burning of wood by locals make the forest the to scattered. And now unfortunately damaged badly by earthquake. Don't know about the locals whether they escape or not from the tragedy. I think the beauty of this hill station is somewhat bitter first damaged by cutting of trees and now by
earthquake.
One of the most beautiful landscapes in Pakistan.
The picture of deosai one of the highest pleatue in the world.
View of Shangrilla resorts & Lake.
The Beautiful Dudipatsar lake.
A View of green meadows near Raikot Glacier.
A Hidden Lake Karumbar in Pakistan
Here is the picture of a hidden lake in Shimshal valley, Pakistan.
Ushu nad Utror valleys of Swat are Beautiful at least they are still covered with thick forests which become very rare nowadays in Pakistan because people used to cut each and every tree in forests and used them as fuel or sell them.
This beautiful lake is located in the hindukush mountains of Pakistan. It is still unseen by most of the Pakistani people due to difficulties in reaching this Lake. It is near to Chitral & Gilgit.
The yellow fields along with light green and mostly yellow leaves created a beautiful combination for me. this is Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan.
Dudipatsar lake is still hidden from the tourist attraction. this extremely beautiful lake is located in Kaghan Valley.
Ushu valley in Swat is truly one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan.Swat Valley is termed as
the little Switzerland of Pakistan.
Located in Kaghan Valley Pakistan. This lake is one of the most beautiful in Pakistan.
Lalazar is a hill Station in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan Very near to Kashmir. this area is badly affected by earthquake.
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