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20 Most Beautiful Places in Pakistan – From Mountains to Mosques
By
Emily Lush
Published:
December 1, 2020
Updated:
April 1, 2021
ASIA
It’s hard to imagine a more magnificent landscape than the rugged peaks, hidden villages and wind-swept plains of Pakistan. Here are 20 of the most beautiful places in Pakistan, from wild mountain passes and unreal lakes, to ornate mosques and ancient fortresses.
Thanks to Samantha for sharing her Pakistan tips. Samantha is a self-proclaimed South Asia addict and hippopotamus lover who’s been on the road for seven months so far. She blogs about her indefinite budget-backpacking adventure at Intentional Detours, where she shares guides and stories to help and inspire you to visit offbeat places, too.
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Western media might try to tell you otherwise, but trust me – Pakistan is an absolutely stunning country. Think famous mountain peaks, emerald-green and turquoise-blue valleys, deserts filled with remnants of ancient civilization… And that’s not even the half of it.
One thing’s for sure: Pakistan sure isn’t lacking in beautiful places to visit!
Also read: 7 best Pakistani cultural experiences for travellers.
During the 4 months I spent in the country, I was constantly blown away by what I was seeing. There’s an endless number of perfect natural (and man-made) sights to see while backpacking Pakistan, so I thought I’d spotlight 20 of the very best for future travellers.
20 most beautiful places in Pakistan
Without further ado, here are the 20 most beautiful places in Pakistan (in no particular order), a country that quickly and fiercely stole my heart.
1. SWAT VALLEY
A green mountain valley with a small village at the bottom.
The Swat Valley – one of th