Travel Notes

23/03/2022

“With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve – Muhammad Ali Jinnah’’

08/03/2022

15/12/2021

Pakistan Starts first-ever Fast Track Service To deliver Passports at home within 24 hours

The government of Pakistan has introduced a new service titled ‘Fast Track Service’ aimed at delivering passports to applicants at their doorstep within 24 hours.

This was announced by Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed in a tweet.

06/12/2021

A commercial Airbus airliner successfully landed on the white continent of Antarctica for the first time in history.

Earlier this month, one of the company’s A340 flights landed on an ice runway, clearing the path for greater tourism on the frozen landmass.

The A340 took off from Cape Town, South Africa, on November 2 and flew 2,500 nautical miles (4,630 kilometres) to Antarctica.

According to the aircraft’s pilot, Captain Carlos Mirpuri, it then established aviation first by landing on a runway formed of “blue glacial ice.”

According to CNN, the historic trip was chartered by Wolf’s Gang luxury adventure camp and handled by Hi Fly, a boutique aviation firm.

This season, the plane will transport a modest number of tourists to the frigid continent, as well as scientists and freight.

As the 190-tonne plane approached the runway in Antarctica, there was “attention and worry” in the cockpit.

28/11/2021

Recent Trip to Khewra Mines of Islamabad Convent school, was successfully organized on friday 26th nov 2021.

28/11/2021

Already famed for its civil engineering marvel, the (KKH) has now been ranked among the 15 most of the for its scenic beauty.

In its categorisation, Wikicampers, a website providing tourist services in different parts of the world, called the KKH an “ideal setting for the most dizzying road trip.”

“Let’s gain altitude again by taking the second highest asphalt road in the world,” the website said explaining the features of the road.

24/11/2021

With the new runaway in the making, the has been given the status of an international airport while providing other facilities like landing to tourist areas. The Federal government plans helicopter services and international flights for Skardu and Gilgit for promoting tourism, as said by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The ’s director-general, Khaqan Murtaza, said in a press interview on Wednesday, “Through big planes’ operation, we are planning to promote tourism in Gilgit, Chitral, and Skardu,” further adding that foreign flights are permitted to land as well. He further added, for Gwadar, Mohenjo Daro, and Turbat, operations will be carried to attract tourists as well, “operations at Saidu Sharif airport have been started as well.”

24/11/2021

Pakistan’s Lakson Group and Air Arabia, a Middle Eastern budget carrier, announced the start of a low-cost airline servicing domestic and international routes from Pakistan.
The new carrier, Fly Jinnah, will be a joint venture between the two, according to a statement, and will follow the low-cost model used by Air Arabia.

According to the statement, the new airline will benefit Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry, as well as contribute to the country’s economic growth and job creation.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed Air Arabia to Pakistan and wished the group luck in establishing the new airline.
“My government is committed to attracting investment in Pakistan’s thriving travel and tourism sector, which offers enormous opportunities,” he wrote.

“I welcome airarabiagroup to Pakistan and wish them success in their partnership with local investors to establish FLY JINNAH, a new Pakistani airline. My government is dedicated to attracting investment in Pakistan’s burgeoning travel and tourism sector, which provides numerous opportunities “He stated

24/11/2021

Oman’s Ambassador to Pakistan Omar Ahmed Al-Marhoon on Monday met Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and discussed with him the start of a ferry service between the two countries and ways to promote tourism, the Pakistani interior ministry said. 

Pakistan has been considering a ferry service that would connect Middle Eastern seaports with Karachi and Gwadar. The country has long cherished the dream of initiating the service to link Pakistani ports with Dubai, Oman and Iran to facilitate people, who want to travel to these destinations by providing them alternate routes.

19/11/2021

The UK government announced a new immigration system to enable the "best and brightest" to visit UK to study, work or live.

According to a statement from the British High Commission, British Permanent Home Secretary Matthew Rycroft, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, made the announcement for UK Home Office’s new immigration system that will "level the global playing field" for the people willing to travel to the UK.

The UK and Pakistan have a long and shared history that is bolstered by the 1.6 million Pakistani diaspora in the UK that is at the heart of the ties between the two countries, and it is these people to people ties that make Pakistan a particularly important partner for the UK Home Office, the statement said.

“These ties are reliant on an effective and well-functioning migration relationship and the UK is committed to strengthening our visa routes and facilitating those wishing to travel between the two countries,” the statement quoted Rycroft as saying.

16/11/2021

Pakistani Tourism is being promoted on Australian Buses

Pakistani Tourism promotion on Sydney buses. This initiative has been done by Pakistani Expats settled in Australia.

Pakistan Community launched a tourism promotion drive on Sydney buses showcasing renowned travel destinations in Pakistan. The gesture reflects a unique expression of love for their homeland, supporting Pakistan Govt’s initiative to foster the country’s tourism potential.

Courtesy: Economy.pk

11/11/2021

Best of Luck

09/11/2021

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has become one of the best airlines in the world after achieving zero index in the audit conducted by European air safety watchdog SAFA (Safety Audit for Foreign-Origin Aircraft.)

SAFA conducted periodic and surprise safety checks for all the non-European Airlines at different airports in the world. PIA was under intense scrutiny by SAFA inspectors at most of the international airports following fake license scandals of the pilot in Pakistan.

With zero findings being recorded by SAFA in the last few weeks, the air safety watchdog lowered its safety hazard index to zero, which is considered a perfect score.



Courtesy: JaanloTv

07/11/2021

04/11/2021

Shuker Alhumdulillah 🙏🏼

24/10/2021

تم جیتو یا ہارو ہمیں تم۔ سے پیار ہے ہے 🇵🇰♥🇵🇰

24/10/2021

International Hotel announced the signing of an agreement with Baron (Pvt) Limited to open the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali.

It will be Located in the picturesque Galiyat mountain resort town of Nathiagali and approximately 85 kilometres from Islamabad, the new-build hotel is expected to open in 2025.

Courtesy: economy.pk

22/10/2021

Belarus has announced a visa-free travel facility for the passport holders of 76 countries including Pakistan
India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Singapore, Italy, Belgium, and Greece are also among the 76 countries.

In an official statement, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that citizens of 76 countries can now avail visa-free access to Belarus and they can stay in the country for 30 days, including the arrival and departure days.

To enjoy visa-free travel, visitors must possess a valid passport, medical insurance with the minimum coverage of at least €10,000, and assets equal to at least two base amounts for each day of stay, with 29 Belarusian Ruble being the base amount.

Visitors must also arrive and depart from Minsk National Airport, Brest Bretagne Airport, Vitebsk Vostochny Airport, Gomel Airport, Grodno Airport, and Mogilev Airport to avail visa-free travel.

This condition doesn’t apply to visitors flying between Russia and Belarus.

If they intend to stay in Belarus for more than 10 days, visitors must also register with the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department or on the website of the unified portal of electronic services.

15/10/2021

There are plenty of photo opportunities for winter: snow capped mountains, ice skating, your fabulous cold weather attire, and more. There’s a caption for almost every type of picture. A chilly day doesn’t have to mean a boring caption.

"Explore the valley scenic views"

15/10/2021

Turkey marked the launch of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Road Transport Corridor Project on Friday, with a welcoming ceremony in Istanbul for a convoy of Pakistani commercial trucks.

The first two National Logistics Company (NLC) trucks carrying goods from Pakistan reached Turkey via Iran, under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) convention.

The trucks departed the Pakistani port city of Karachi on September 27 and reached Istanbul on October 7, completing their 5,300 kilometer (3,293 miles) trip.



Courtesy: jaanlotv

03/10/2021

Pakistan has 50 million passports holders in the country, while Pakistan would be one of the pioneer countries to launch an e-passport with a chip installed in the data page of the e-passport.
These numbers came from Director General Immigration and Passport, Dr. Naeem Rauf, who briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Interior meeting, which was chaired by Senator Mohsin Aziz in Islamabad on Thursday.

Courtesy:ProPakistani

01/10/2021

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27/09/2021

🌍🌎🌏🗺 Happy Tourism Day 🗺🌏🌎🌍

Wishing everyone a very happy World Tourism Day 2021 & a productive year ahead!
Let's all work together towards reviving the industry.

26/09/2021

🍥*Fact file*🍥

22/09/2021

M3 Motorway | Faisalabad to Multan
National Highways & Motorway Police-NHMP

22/09/2021

Thailand also starts taking Visa Application.

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17/09/2021

Alhumdullilah 🙏 الحمدلللہ

12/09/2021

Our recent Visit ❤🌈🌅🗻🏔

12/09/2021

Jinnah dressed himself perfectly, his elegant and magnificent personality gave him respect wherever he went. It is narrated that on visit to London for political meeting he stayed in hotel. In the morning, he descended from his hotel suite into the breakfast hall, using stairs. When the people present in the restaurant noticed him they all rose involuntary and stood up as a gesture of respect to him.

Jinnah was one of the New York Times best dressed men of 1946. Expressing his thoughts on Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Lord Wavell (Viceroy of India, 1943-1947) said, "Mr. Jinnah was one of the handsomest men I have ever seen; he combined the clear cut, almost Grecian features of the West with oriental grace and movement."

A research states that one of the main reasons why Muhammad Ali Jinnah is considered one of the most well dressed men in history has to do with the fact that he was a huge supporter and wearer of the well-tailored suit. Never one to sit back and wear whatever came through the door. It is said that before independence, Jinnah came to own over 200 suits, which he wore with heavily starched shirts with detachable collars. As a barrister, he never wore same silk tie twice. Even on his deathbed, he insisted to be formally dressed saying: "I will not travel in my pajamas."

Jinnah's outfits were always unique; he rarely appeared wearing the same thing more than once. In a time when poverty ran rampant, Jinnah was one of the few who was able to partake in the wondrous ways of fashion. Congratulations to Muhammad Ali Jinnah for being voted the Fifth Best-Dressed World Leader of all-time.

After meeting Jinnah at the Viceroy's dinner in Simla, a British general's wife wrote to her mother in England: "After dinner, I had Mr. Jinnah to talk to. He has a great personality. He talks the most beautiful English. He models his clothes and his manners on Du Maurier..., and his English on Burke's speeches. I have always wanted to meet him and now I had my wish."

His monocle, his double-breasted jackets, and his Craven "A" ci******es gave his personality a unique style. He was fond of smoking expansive and finest 'Craven A ci******es. He also smoked a special kind of 'Havana' ci**rs, and sometimes a pipe.

When Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi, the founder of the Khaksar Movement, was released from a U.P. jail, the Quaid-i-Azam, on the advice of some of his friends, went to see him along with his colleagues. He was accompanied by Liaquat Ali Khan, Sir Abdullah Haroon and Pir Ali Mohammad Rashidi. In Qarul Bagh, Allama Mashriqi was staying in a huge tent in the middle of the Khaksar Camp. An ordinary dari had been spread on the floor inside the camp. There was no chair.

The Quaid-i-Azam was wearing a white suit of China silk. He was not in the habit of sitting on the ground. However, as there was no alternative, he sat down on the floor after shaking hands with Allama Mashriqi. The Quaid then took out his cigarette case and offered a cigarette to him. Allama took the cigarette and tried to give two paisas to the Quaid. The Quaid-i-Azam asked: What is this? Allama said: A Khaksar does not accept any thing without paying its price. On hearing this, the Quaid took back his cigarette from Allama and said: The price of my cigarette is much more than two paisas and I don't think you can afford it.

His monocle was a part of his majestic personality. In a court of law while making arguments, monocle, which Jinnah was using, for reading from his notes slipped from his eye and dropped on the floor. The magistrate mischievously grinned and felt delighted, anticipating that Jinnah would have to bend in his court to pick up the monocle. He was disappointed when Jinnah put his hand in his pocket, brought out another monocle, and applied it to his eye while continuing the arguments.

By the late 1930s, He was mostly seen wearing a 'Karakul' hat, also known as 'Jinnah Cap,' over his western clothing. The moment he became a leader of a Muslim country, he chose to wear a sherwani. He stopped wearing the UP and Delhi style chooridar or tight pyjamas, and preferred a loose fitting 'Shalwar' the Jinnah cap and white or cream colored sherwani become the trend of that time. Meanwhile, he wore suits for his day-to-day office work and on informal occasions.

The Quaid's magnificent personality traits left deep impact to everyone. Patrick Spens, the last Chief Justice of undivided India, paid the following tribute to Jinnah: "The tallness of the man, the immaculate manner in which he turned out, the beauty of his features and the extreme courtesy with which he treated all; no one could have made a more favorable impression than he did. There is no man or woman living who imputes anything against his honor or his honesty. He was the most outright person that I know."

The Quaid usually travelled by train during the pre-independence time. Journalist once confronted Jinnah with a question as to how Congress leadership travelled in third class like the working class while he enjoys the first class journey. Quaid's reply was sharp. He said that he travelled in first class but pays from his own pocket to buy the ticket, while the congress leaders travel in third class without ticket. It made headlines. Dear father of the nation you will be in our memories forever.

P. S: Please bear with me for making you read such a long write up on a person par excellence I have admired the most and adulated & emulated as my leader .. Mr Muhammad Ali Jinnah our Father of the Nation. I assure you his personality couldn't be described in fewer words than these. May his soul rest in peace, Ameen.

11/09/2021

Death Anniversary of our beloved Quaid e Azam
Father of the Nation ...
Thankyou for giving us an independent country Pakistan.❤🇵🇰❤

06/09/2021

🏹🛡Happy Defence Day🛡🏹

سوچتا ہےآج بھی بحروبر میں ہر کوئی
تیرگی ہے کس قدر کتنی طویل رات ہے

کرب و بلا شدید ہے سچ مگر یہی عیاں
'شہیدکی جوموت ہےقوم کی حیات ہے'

03/09/2021

Alhundullilah Turkey🇹🇷 is Opened for Pakistan🇵🇰...
Vaccinated people may visit without quarantine.🌹🛫🛬

26/08/2021

A Proud Moment.
Alhumdulillah
Long Live Pakistan🇵🇰 ... Long Live PIA✈

21/08/2021

*~*Lake Saif-ul-Muluk*`*
Saif-ul-Muluk (Urdu: جھیل سیف الملوک‎) is a mountainous lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley, near the town of Naran in the Saif-ul-Muluk National Park. At an elevation of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level, the lake is located above the tree line, and is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.
*Location*
Saif-ul-Muluk is located in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) north of Naran, in the northern part of Kaghan Valley. Malika Parbat, the highest peak in the valley is near the lake.
The lake is accessible from the nearby town of Naran during the summer season but access during winter is limited, as heavy snowfall and landslides threaten to cutoff the lake from other regions.
*Physical features*
Saif-ul-Muluk was formed by glacial moraines that blocked the water of the stream passing through the valley. The Kaghan Valley was formed in the greater Pleistocene Period dating back almost 300,000 years when the area was covered with ice. Rising temperatures and receding glaciers left a large depression where glaciers once stood. Melting water collected into the lake.
*Ecology*
The lake has rich eco-diversity and holds many species of blue-green algae. Large brown trout are found in the lake, up to about seven kilograms. About 26 species of vascular plant exist in the area, with Asteraceae the most commonly found species. Other species commonly found in the region are: Ranunculaceae, Compositae, Cruciferae, Gramineae, Apiaceae, Leguminosae, Scrophulariaceae and Polygonaceae.
*Folklore*
The Lake Saif-ul-Muluk is named after a legendary prince. A fairy tale called Saif-ul-Muluk, written by the Sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, talks of the lake. It tells the story of the Egyptian Prince Saif-ul-Malook who fell in love with a fairy princess named Princess Badri-ul-Jamala at the lake.

21/08/2021

Mahodand Lake
Mahodand Lake ("Lake of Fishes") is a lake located in the upper Usho Valley at a distance of about 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Kalam in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The lake is accessible by a four-wheel drive vehicle, and is often utilized for fishing and boating.
Geography
The Mahodand Lake lies at the foothills of Hindu Kush mountains at an elevation of 2,865 m (9,400 ft.), surrounded by the meadows, mountains and dense forests. Similarly, the banks of Mahodand Lake are covered by pines and pastures that serve as a camping site during the summer. The Mahodand Lake is fed by melting glaciers and springs of the Hindu Kush Mountain and gives rise to Ushu Khwar, the major left tributary of the Swat River.
Flora and fauna
During the winter, the Mahodand lake freezes and is covered by heavy snow. In the summers, the basin of the lake is surrounded by a sheet of alpine flowers like geum, blue poppy, potentilla and gentian. Apart from it, the lake is encircled by diverse pinus species which serves as abode for wild birds. Similarly, the lake contains abounding trout fishes, which furnish ideal opportunity for angling, but catching is allowed only to the licensed anglers.
Fishing and camping
Visitors’ fish and camp at the lake. The waters of Mahodand Lake are divided into a series of small and large streams, which once swarmed with brown and rainbow trout introduced by the former ruler of Swat State. Over-fishing by the locals for daily income, along with the illegal use of fishing methods like electrocution, dynamiting, and large nets, have significantly reduced the fish population.

21/08/2021

*~Tirich Mir~*
Tirich Mir (also spelled Terich Mir, Terichmir and Turch Mir) is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, and the highest mountain in the world outside of the Himalayas–Karakoram range. It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The first recorded ascent of the mountain was on 21 July 1950 by a Norwegian expedition consisting of Arne Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and Tony Stretcher. Tirich Mir overlooks the town of Chitral, and can be easily seen from the main bazaar. It is the closest mountain to Aconcagua which is higher than Aconcagua, and thus determines Aconcagua's topographic isolation.
The last village situated in Chitral District before the mountain begins is the village of Tirich. This valley begins at Soorwaht, where Tirich River meets Torkhow River from the west, up to Shagrom—the last permanent settlement of the valley. From that point onwards, there are summertime grazing pastures and shepherd huts leading up to the snout of the lower Tirich glacier, which goes further up to Tirich Concordia, where glaciers from seven sub-valleys slide down and join at the Concordia glacial confluence.
It is believed the origin of the name Tirich Mir is "King of Tirich" as Tirich is the name of a side valley of the Mulkhow valley of Chitral which leads up to Tirich Mir. An alternative etymology derives this name from the Wakhi language. In Wakhi, trich means shadow or darkness and Mir means king, so Tirich Mir means king of darkness. It could have gotten this name as it creates long shadows on the Wakhan side of its face.
Climate*
The weather station 4,245 m (13,927 ft.) above sea level lies in the Tundra climate/Alpine climate (ET) zone according to Köppen Climate Classification. On this specific altitude (4,245 m or 13,927 ft asl) we find moderately cold winters and cool summers generally above freezing. Annual mean temperature is −5.25 °C (22.55 °F), which puts the station well inside the range of continuous permafrost. The average temperature in the coldest month of January is −17.5 °C (0.5 °F) and the two hottest months of July and August have mean temperatures of 6.5 °C (43.7 °F). Average low temperatures range from −23 °C (−9 °F) in January to 0 °C (32 °F) in July and August.

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18/08/2021

Behisi ki Inteha😫

15/08/2021

💕Proud to be a Woman💕