Pakistan at a Glance
The northern mountains are the most enticing attraction, but there are other scenic gems too. Hunza Valley Dominated by Mt Raka poshi, and with its tapestry of terraced fields and irrigation channels, this is an extraordinarily beautiful place.The South Face of Batura in the western Karakoram. Nanga Parbat. The Killer Mountain, awesome from whichever side. Salt Range. Jutting out of the Punjab plains, this is a fine place for walks and exploring Hindu ruins. Baltistan. Home to the Baltoro Glacier, K2 and other giants of the Karakoram, the region is a trekker's and mountaineer's dream. Thar Desert. Travel from village to village across sands hardly touched by tourism. Chitral. A hidden paradise in the far northwest, dominated by Tirich Mir, the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush. Makran Coast. A place of sublime beauty, with great hammerhead peninsulas dropping into the Arabian Sea. SwatValley A scenic trip from the Vale of Peshawar up to Mingora