Times of Oman

Fall in love with enchanting beauty of Northern Pakistan

- Deosai Plains White Palace Swat

PAKISTAN is one such country which makes you fall in love immediatel­y with the country with its breathtaki­ng beauty.

If you are passionate about travelling, then plan your visit to Pakistan next vacation and you would not be disappoint­ed with your choice and the experience would be, indeed, unforgetta­ble.

A few of the must visit destinatio­ns in Pakistan:

Naltar valley

A long refreshing drive of two and half hours from Gilgit would take to Naltar which is famous for its colourful lakes.

The world’s tastiest potatoes are cultivated here. Covered with pine trees, this valley does not seem to be a part of this world.

Shangrila resort, Skardu

In the extreme north of Pakistan, Skardu, the central valley of GilgitBalt­istan, is an epitome of beauty, serenity and wilderness.

After crossing the old wooden bridge built over the River Indus, one reaches Shangrila, a paradise on earth for tourists. It is a famous tourist spot in Skardu. Restaurant in Shangrila rest house is the highlight of this place, which is built in the structure of an aircraft. Deosai is located on the boundary of Karakoram and the western Himalayas, and at no point it is less than 4,000 metres above sea level. It remains covered with snow for eight months. The rest of the year, it hosts a range of beautiful flowers of all hues and colours, but not a single tree is found in this plateau spread over 3,000 sq. km.

Sheosar Lake is also part of this. This lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. The deep blue water, with snow-covered mountains in its backdrop, and lush greenery with wild flowers in the foreground offer such a lovely view in summer, which gives an ethereal experience of a lifetime to the beholder. White Palace Marghazar is a breathtaki­ng location in the Swat district situated at a distance of around 12km from the city of Mingora. Not only do tourists visit Marghazar for its natural beauty and pleasant weather but also to visit the historic White Palace (1941), built during the era of Swat state. Even today, after seven decades, White Palace remains an attraction for tourists.

The Palace is not only beautiful in summer but also during winter it remains enchanting especially after snowfall.

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