Rocket Tourism

10/01/2023

State Bank Museum visit

08/01/2023

Loaded trucks of Pakistan is a work of art in itself ,while driving towards Thatta in south of Pakistan we always stop for some shots

30/12/2022

Romina,Simone and Matteo from Italy joined us in November for a trip to undiscovered Southern Pakistan, we tried our best to show them around Pakistan

08/12/2022

21/11/2022

Magnificent Saint Patrick church Karachi ,A perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture completed in 1881 ,it was the first church in Sindh presently Pakistan

19/11/2022

Crab soup kemari sea food street

06/09/2022

Kalash Summer Festival -Chitral valley

04/09/2022

Rama Valley is engulfed with Rama Lake and Rama meadows. This mesmerising valley is located in the neighbourhood of Astore village

03/09/2022

The largest calligraphic mural in the world,it spans the entire ceiling of a colonial era building Frere hall in Karachi Pakistan,it depicts the mysteries of The Earth and the heavens, just like Michelangelo painted the ceiling of Sistine chapel and St.Peter's Basilica in Vatican city
Painted by Pakistani Celebrated painter and calligrapher Sadequain ,work on the mural started in 1986 and was left incomplete on February 10, 1987 because of Sadequain death

02/09/2022

The tomb of Diwan Shurfa Khan over looking Isa Khan Tarkhan Tomb is the best preserved and one of the most colourful building of Makli. It is a massive square structure surmounted by a dome in Persian style,Dewan Shurfa Khan was a Minister of the Mughal Governor of Sindh, Nawab Amir Khan, during the reign of Shahjehan. The mausoleum and the mosque on the west were erected respectively in the year 1639


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30/08/2022

Our Next Visit was Deosai National Park back in late June ,it is the high altitude alpine plain situated in Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan. Balti people call this place Ghbiarsa the Summer's Place. It is known as the roof of the world and world second highest plateau

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25/08/2022

Sheosar lake at the end of Deosai National Park, one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in Pakistan,on a clear day Nanga Parbat can be seen from the lake, after staying in Glamps at bara Pani we took Astor road to reach gilgit , while stopping briefly at Sheosar with light snow on our way
One of the most beautiful memories you can take when visiting skardu region
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12/08/2022

When visiting Deosai National Park in Skardu ,Staying in Glamps is a wonderful experience, it comes with a tempreature controlled Glamp with a decent menu for lunch and dinner

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11/08/2022

Deosai national park at bara Pani staying at Glamps in the month of June , a place not be missed while visiting skardu

07/08/2022

Shigar fort -Baltistan

06/08/2022

17th century fort in baltistan in the town of Shigar about an hour drive from skardu city , restoration took place in 1999 and was converted in museum and a luxury hotel managed by Serena hotels

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04/08/2022

Desert safrari at safranga Desert skardu

04/08/2022

Safranga Desert while on our way to Shigar now boost desert safari option which earlier we thought would be waste of time but in the end as soon as we hit the sand it give us an adrenaline rush which we never expected in the desert of skardu

03/08/2022

Upper Kachura lake is one of the most beautiful and spectacular fresh water lakes in Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Its depth is about 70 meters and the crystal clear water is perfect for fishing.
First day at Skardu we visited Lower & Upper Katchura lakes, Lunch at Shangrila Resort and later exploring the katpana desert before heading to Shigar

01/08/2022

After 15 days of travelling from karachi to Islamabad by road , we landed at skardu airport, or second part of the journey for a our brazalian couple would take us to skardu region will cross deosai and explore Hunza then shandur national park and then finally in Kalash valley, stay tuned

31/07/2022

There are two major baolis at Rohtas fort one near kabuli gate and another near Tulla Mori gate Kabuli gate contains 60 steps leading down to the water well , this one is the deepest baoli with 148 steps
Rohtas fort near Jhelum is a UNESCO heritage site

29/07/2022

Rohtas Fort is a UNESCO Heritage site located near the city of Jhelum in Pakistan.built in the 16th century by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri ,The site where the Rohtas Fort was built marked the north western boundary of Sher Shah empire,Another interesting thing one notices about the fort is that it is strategically located on Sher Shah Suri’s GT Road connecting Afghanistan, entire north India and Bengal. this was our last monument to visit in Punjab before leaving for skardu
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23/07/2022

Lahore skyline from Lahore fort , overseeing Badshahi mosque

22/07/2022

Beginning in 1624, Jahangir ordered that the northwest facade of Lahore Fort be tiled in nearly 7000 square meters of mosaics depicting hunts and royal recreation. Scenes include polo games, animal hunts, and views of trees and vegitation. The mosaics do not form a coherent narrative and can be viewed in isolation. Most scenes are framed in geometric borders and inset slightly into the walls, providing modest protection from the elements.

Although Jahangir died before the paint wall was completed, his son and successor Shah Jahan completed the project in 1632.

21/07/2022

Walking the streets of the walled city of Lahore, it is impossible to miss the famous and aesthetically pleasing Wazir Khan Mosque,Built in 1634-35 A.D, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, the mosque takes its name from its builder, Nawab Wazir Khan, who was the Governor of Lahore until 1639 A.D.The floral designs and patterns on the wall give a sense of serenity to the mind as you walk through the echoing halls of the mosque.

17/07/2022

Walking on the royal trail in the walled city of Lahore , starting from Delhi Gate crossing Shahi Hamam and then along the busy street is magnificent Wazir khan mosque Lahore

16/07/2022

Shahi Hammam (The Royal Bath) is an important landmark of 'Old Lahore', located right inside Delhi Gate. Built by Wazir Khan during the times of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1635

04/07/2022

Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore has a long tradition of arranging for children. One of them is the Puppet Theatre that has been presented for more than twenty-five years and has provided entertainment to children. Every Sunday morning children can see fairy and folk tales performing live on the stage. Regular workshops are conducted for those interested in learning this art form. This theatre has a seating capacity of 150. similarly Rafi Peer Theater in the outskirts of Lahore regularly stage puppet theater , the below pcture was taken at Souviner shop with the name of craft ghar at delhi gate lahore

03/07/2022

Lahore museum is the oldest one in Pakistan,founded in 1865 remember British took control of punjab only in 1849
It has an extensive collection of Buddhist artifact from Gandhara kingdoms, mughul ,Sikh and British period

02/07/2022

Mughal emperor's were obsessed with Persian paradise gardens first emperor Babur started the first gardens in Kabul , Shah Jahan the fifth in line marks the apex of mughul gardens when he build shalimar gardens in Lahore based on bagh e shalimar in Kashmir , shalimar in Lahore was build in 1642 and was inscribed as UNESCO heritage site in 1981

01/07/2022

The English archaeologist Sir John Hubert Marshall initiated and directed the original excavations at the site beginning in 1921. His findings pushed back knowledge of Indian prehistory to about 2500 BCE.The excavations revealed that Harappa was similar in plan to Mohenjo-daro, with a citadel resting on a raised area,the size of the city was second only to Mohenjodaro in todays Sindh, it was too hot during the day we took the tour in a hurry and head of to Lahore for a three hour drive

30/06/2022

Harappa archeological site is 160 km from Multan, We left early in the morning and reach Harappa around 12 , Museum is housed in an old building build in 1926, Harappa was the first site of indus valley civlization it was excavated in 1872, The two greatest cities of Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa emerged in 2600 BC along the indus river valleys of Punjab and Sindh

26/06/2022

Next stop Multan the city of saints ,Old multan used to have six gates , we explored two Delhi and Haram gate and amazing multan old bazaar ,shrines of Tomb of Shah Rukn -e- Alam, Bahuddin Zakaria,Shams Darbar and the beautiful cubical shape shrine of Shah Yousuf Gardez

22/06/2022

Viisting Derawar Fort in Cholistan Desert was included in the itinerary , Derawar is a legendry fort in the desert build by the rajput king build in the 9th century , in the 18th century fort was taken over by the nawabs of bahwalpur they rebuild in 1732
the impressive fort is visible from miles in the desert , one of the 9 forts in cholistan desert but now sadly it is in ruins

22/06/2022

After visiting Mohenjo-Daro we stayed in Sambara Inn at larkana , Sambara named after the famous dancing girl artefact of Mohenjo-Daro, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had taken personal interest in establishment of this hotel
Span over 5 acres the hotel has 48 rooms , two lawns for tourist visiting the archeological site of Mohenjo-Daro

18/06/2022

Kot Diji Fort in Khairpur district was our next stop, a well kept fort from the talpur era , we visited the fort after taking a guided tour at Mohenjo daro , Our guide at the fort Bilawal is a well informed guide about the fort history

14/06/2022

Mohenjo-Daro the largest city of indus valley civilization we viisted on day 3 of our long road trip travelling from south of Pakistan to north of Pakistan
A well planned street grid,having covered drainage system,a public bath indicate the residents were skilled urban planners ,traded with eygpt and mesopotamia ,where settlements of indus valley were found with famous indus seals

13/06/2022

Mr & Mrs Giancarlo from Brazil signed up for a 22 day tour to south & north Pakistan ,covering all the historical sites from Karachi to Skardu,Hunza & Chitral then Peshawar & Taxila finally the trip will end in Islamabad
Day 1 & 2 was well spend in exploring old parts of Karachi, then 2nd day UNESCO sites of Makli, Necroplois ,Chaukhandi tombs & Shah Jehan Mosque , and lastly listining to Kalam of Shah abdul Latif Bhittai at Bhit shah

04/06/2022

Mantokha Water Falls are located in kharmang district of Baltistan, 3.5 hours drive from skardu water fall is now a famous tourist spot.now featuring a hotel in front of the fall and a restaurant serving hot tea and pakoras , entry fee is Rs 100 per person , falls are not be missed when travelling to skardu



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