Rani Fort and the 7 wonders of Pakistan

Pakistan, a land full of adventure, nature, an enriching history and a heartening culture, stands with an unexplored and an endearing tourist industry. From the mighty Karakorum mountain ranges to the sketchy plains of Sindh, Pakistan attributes all the natural attractions that can make your tourist experience a remarkable one. Be it trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, mountain and desert jeep safaris, wild boar hunting, , trout fishing, camel and yak safaris or getting indulged in cultural and traditional practices of beautiful ethnic backgrounds, Pakistan’s tourist spots will provide you with all. The vacationing expanse of Pakistan can be summarized and established as the 7 wonders of Pakistan. These would namely include; Ansoun Lake, the Khewra Salt Mines, Passu, The Great Trango Towers, Shangrila Lake, the Ranikot Fort and the Cold Desert of Skardu.
Together these 7 sights can be described as the most unique and distinctive features of this land. To begin with; Ansoun Lake, discovered in 1993, stands as a matchless sight in the entire world. Shaped like a teardrop, this lake is at an elevated ground of 16,490 meters in the Kaghan Valley. If you are a hiking fan and are in search for a challenging and worthwhile hike, Ansoun Lake is the spot for you.
The Khewra Salt Mines are said to be one of the hidden beauties of Pakistan. Situated in the Jhelum District of Punjab and popularly known as the Natural Museum on the Earth, the Khewra Salt Mines have a total length of 300 km, width from 8 to 30km and a height is 2200ft to 4990ft marking it as Asia’s oldest and the world’s second largest salt mine. Some of its attractions include; a mosque make of salt bricks, replicas of world monuments, an old post office made of salt, a salt fountain, Sheesh Mahal Tunnel etc. Passu the world’s heights continent (where there is nothing below 2500 meters) is the mixing bowl of ancient civilization and a fantasy of nature lovers.
Situated on the Old Silk Route by the west banks of the Hunza River and bordering with China, Passu disseminates an extraordinary contrast of landscapes, history and culture. It offers you an adventure on some of the most famous peaks of the world such as Passu peak, Passu cathedral peak and the Passu glacier which is the fifth largest glacier of the world.
The marvel of the Cold Desert of Skardu is world known. Surrounded by sky high mountains at an elevation of more than 10000 feet this dessert constitutes as the highest desert area of the world. The Cold Dessert of Skardu is surrounded by valleys and is covered with Alpine Trees. This is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of Pakistan and is easily accessible. The Great Trango Towers, have emerged as world’s tallest vertical mountain (6286m). Situated across the Baltoro Glacier, they are strikingly beautiful and extremely challenging to climb. Height lovers embark on this trek which starts from the Trango Glacier up to the peak of the Great Trango. The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation provides the only and safest route to this wonder with transportation, accommodation and other services.
The Shangrila Lake is perhaps one of the most eminent tourist destinations within Pakistan. Known as Heaven on Earth, this lake is 8200 feet wide and is located in Skardu. Shangrila is known for its luxurious cottages complimenting the dancing and sparkling surface of the lake. It is surrounded by fruit orchards, flower gardens and some of the highest peaks of the world. It provides a breathtaking and serene setting.
Located in the Kirthar Ranges of Sindh, Rani Fort is the world’s largest fort with a circumference of 29 km. This archeological site is a wondrous gift of history. However, history is silent on the question of the hands and minds behind its construction and the visitors and chroniclers also wonder on the purpose of this fort. If you are interested in travelling and history then Rani Kot is an exceptional trip awaiting you. Apart from all the above listed, Pakistan has many other astonishingly beautiful sights that mark Pakistan as a matchless tourist destination. PTDC has been one of the strongest supporters of this notion, as they have been providing top of this notion, as they have been providing top of the mark services to facilitate tourism. So the next time you plan a vacation be sure to consider the land of diverse beauty, adventure, culture and warm welcoming hosts, Pakistan!