Northern areas of Pakistan | 5 best places you must Visit.
Pakistan is full of unexplored wilderness, especially in the northern areas of Pakistan, Such as Fairy meadows, Attabad lake, Katpana desert, Hunza Valley, and Deosai. I have chosen these 5 places as those that show the Beauty of Northern Pakistan clearly and in a wide spectrum.
- Fairy Meadows :
A grassy land provides a beautiful view of the most famous Nanga Parbat Known as Killer mountain. Locally known as “Joot” and famous as Fairy meadows named by a German Climber as “ Fairy tale meadows” Really compliments its name with the view of lush green meadows, Water bodies, and view of the Ninth Highest mountain in the world Nanga Parbat.
It takes a 15 Kilometer jeep ride from Raikot Bridge and then the Rocky Trek of 5 Kilometers which takes 3–5 Hours of Trekking. To reach the ultimate Destination of Raikot Sarai.
2. Attabad lake :
Northern areas of Pakistan are filled with stories of Tragedy and miracles. Attabad lake is one of those tragedies that took place on 4 January 2010. From a major Landslide, this region of Gilgit-Baltistan turned into a tourist spot and is now enhancing its beauty as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Pakistan. The turquoise color water and snowcapped mountains along the Karakoram highway for almost 20 Kilometers.
3. Katpana desert:
As you move Toward the northern areas of Pakistan, Skardu is a place that holds the tallest peaks, desert, meadows, and Waterfalls which fascinate us the most. Here is one of the world’s highest deserts Katpana due to its high dunes it is a cold desert and you can even view snow in the desert here.
Katpana is the desert that moves from Pakistan Administered territory Skardu to Indian Administered Ladakh valley. It is at the height of 2226 Meters and for sure the most Stunning beautiful view of northern Pakistan.
4. Hunza Valley :
Hunza valley is one of the most famous places in Pakistan due to its beauty and historical Importance as a stop on the silk route. Hunza is a place where you can see Cherry blossom season in Pakistan 2 times a year. Every season here brings different colors to the surroundings.
Besides that Hunza has Delicious food to eat and a beautiful view of Mighty Rakaposhi. Fortunately, I have visited Hunza Personally and The view of Rakaposhi (Goddess of mist or Snow covered mountain) is amazing and it’s in front of the whole Hunza valley.
5. Deosai:
Last but not least Deosai is the second highest plain in the world and the first in the Asian region. it is an alpine plateau which is in the range of 3500 meters to 5200 meters from sea level. Deosai is a national park and due to its geographical location, it has low atmospheric pressure due to which there is less oxygen and Carbon dioxide. It has the highest rainfall in the Northern regions due to its location. Deosai is also famous for the most desired situation of Seeing a live wild bear in the wild and the Himalayan marmot.
With multiple shocking aspects, the Northern areas of Pakistan provide a perfect tourist spot for safety and dream views.
Author : Abdullah Zaheer