Essay on tourism in Pakistan

Pakistan is a country which Allah Almighty has given a diverse geography and diverse climate. Pakistan has different people, different languages and regions that make Pakistan a home of many colours. Pakistan has deserts, lush green areas, plains, mountains, forests, cold and hot areas, beautiful lakes, islands and much more. That is why Pakistan attracted 1 million tourists in 2012. Due to the law and order situation, tourism in Pakistan has been severely affected, but now the situation has returned to normal and in good numbers. People have turned to Pakistan.The biggest boost to tourism in Pakistan came in the 1970s when the country was booming and like other industries, tourism in Pakistan was also booming. Millions of tourists from abroad used to come to Pakistan.

Pakistan's most popular tourist destinations included the Khyber Pass, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Swat and Rawalpindi. Over time, other beautiful areas of the country were introduced around the world and tourism in Pakistan grew rapidly. That is why today hundreds of tourist destinations are visited in the country, especially in the northern regions of Pakistan tourism is on the rise. The northern areas include Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northwestern Punjab. There are many views of nature in the northern part of Pakistan. Along with this, there are various forts, historical places, archeological sites, valleys, rivers, streams, forests, lakes and many more. The southern regions of Pakistan are also attractive to tourists. The beautiful dry mountains of Balochistan, Ziarat, Quetta and Gwadar are exemplary. The coast of Sindh, Karachi, Mukli Cemetery, Gorakh Hill Station Dadu, Thar Desert, Moenjodaro and many towns and villages have a special place in tourism due to their beautiful and historical background. The historic city of Multan in southern Punjab, the Cholistan Desert in Bahawalpur and the beautiful Fort Monroe in Dera Ghazi Khan District are also of tourist importance.

 Tourism in Pakistan

 Tourism in Pakistan

 Tourism in Pakistan

PAKISTAN’S SIX MAJOR WORLD HERITAGE SITES:-

Pakistan currently has six major World Heritage Sites. Which are as follows:

• Moenjodaro

• Throne brother

• Fort Rohtas

• Lahore Fort and Shalamar Bagh

• Taxila

• Mukli's graveyard

BALOCHISTAN:-

Balochistan, which is the largest province in Pakistan in terms of area, is rich in all kinds of natural resources. Here are some important places in Balochistan:

• Gwadar Port

• Gwadar Beach

• Pilgrimage

• Quetta city

• Khuzdar District

PUNJAB:-

Punjab is a province of Pakistan located in the northeastern part of the country. It is the largest province in terms of population. There are many beautiful tourist destinations in Punjab, of which Murree is a remarkable natural health destination. The province of Punjab is basically divided into two parts, North Punjab and South Punjab. Natural regions are found in North Punjab and at the same time many major cities of the country are also located here like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad etc. The provincial border of Punjab meets all other Pakistani regions and provinces except Gilgit-Baltistan. Punjab is bounded on the north by the federal capital, Islamabad, and on the northwest by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, A small part of the tribal areas in the west, Sindh province in the south, Balochistan in the southeast. The provincial capital of Punjab is Lahore which has also been the capital of the British Punjab. The most special thing about the geography of Punjab is that it is home to the five major rivers of Pakistan. Here are some key points:

• Minar-e-Pakistan

• Lahore Fort

• Gaddafi Stadium

• Lahore Zoo

• Lahore Museum

• Lahore Zoo

• Anarkali Bazaar

• Lahore Museum

• Fort Rohtas

• Noor Mahal

• River Ravi

• Sutlej River

• Chenab River

• Beas River

• Jhelum River

• Khyura | Khyura's ear

• Fort Monroe

• Wadi Son Skaisar

• Cholistan Desert

SINDH:-

Sindh is a province of Pakistan located in the southeastern part of the country. There are many tourist destinations in Sindh where the flow of tourists continues. In particular, most of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in present day Sindh, so there are various archeological sites of this civilization in Sindh, among which Moin Jo Daro is noteworthy. Besides, there is a mosque in Thatta which was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In addition, there are many shrines in Sindh, the most famous of which is the shrine of Quaid. The most important tourist destination in Sindh is Moin Jo Daro, Moin Jo Daro which was the center and most important place of Indus Valley Civilization, located some distance from Larkana city in Sindh province. It is said that in 1921, Rai Bahadur Diya Ram Sahni found some traces of ancient civilization at Harappa. A year later, similar traces were found by Mr. RD Banerjee in the land of Mohenjo-daro. This was reported to the Archaeological Survey of India and then the Director General of the Department, Sir John Marshall, expressed interest and turned his attention to these two sites. So the excavation work started under the orders of Rai Bahadur Dia Ram Sahni, Director Ernest McKay and other orders of the Impact Department. However, the excavation work could not be completed. The exposure and interpretation of the Indus Valley Civilization is perhaps the greatest modern event of the twentieth century. Because the breadth and significance of this civilization could not be understood before the excavation of Mohenjo-daro in 1922. The ruins of Mohenjo-daro and other important objects are located about nine miles from Dukri in the limits of Larkana. Moin Jo Daro is about 20 km from Larkana and 80 km from Sukkur. Here are some other important places:

• Karachi city

• Mazar-e-Quaid

• Mohta Palace

• Moenjodaro

• National Museum of Pakistan

• Clifton Beach

• Carthage National Park

KPK:-

Like other northern areas of Pakistan, nature has created beautiful scenery in the northern and eastern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The northern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is made up of beautiful lush valleys and natural regions where people come in large numbers for sightseeing and entertainment. Pakhtunkhwa has a number of beautiful health attractions that attract tourists not only from within the country but also abroad. Pakhtunkhwa has many historical buildings, archeological sites, mountains, playgrounds, lakes, rivers, educational centers, museums, lush valleys, etc., to name a few:

• Hunza Valley

• Kalam

• Skardu

• Kalash

• Naran and Kaghan

• Lake Syedgai

• Lake of tears

• Lake Saif al-Muluk

• Condolese Lake

• Lake Sri Lanka

• Lake Mahudand

• Throne brother

• The Panjkura River

• Ayubia National Park

• Chitral Round National Park

• Saif al-Muluk National Park

• Bruges National Park

• Sheikh Badin National Park

AZAD KASHMIR:-

Kashmir, located in the northern part of Pakistan, is one of the most beautiful regions of Pakistan. Azad Kashmir is mostly composed of lush valleys and mountains and nature has given the region all sorts of views. Kashmir is known for its natural beauty and scenic beauty and people flock to Azad Kashmir in large numbers for sightseeing and entertainment. Because of these beautiful landscapes, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir had said that Kashmir is a paradise on earth. The following are some of the important tourist destinations of Azad Kashmir:

•        Lake Banjusa

•        Muzaffarabad city

•        Tuesday closed

•        Mirpur city

•        Lake Mangla

•        Rawla Kot

•        Tuli Pir

 GILGIT BALTISTAN:-

Gilgit-Baltistan is an administrative unit of Pakistan located in the northern part of the country. Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the most beautiful areas of Pakistan which is mostly mountainous. Gilgit-Baltistan is a center of tourism in Pakistan, especially the world's second largest mountain K2 is also located in the region. In addition, the region has various lakes, mountains, valleys, rivers, playgrounds, historic buildings, etc. Historically, it consisted of three states, Hunza, Gilgit and Baltistan. In 1848, the Dogra Sikh Raja of Kashmir forcibly occupied these areas and when Pakistan became independent, this area was under the control of Kashmir. In 1948, the people of the region fought for independence and voluntarily joined Pakistan. In 2009, the area was declared independent and elections were held for the first time. Gilgit-Baltistan has a population of 1.1 million and a total area of 72971 sq km. Apart from Urdu, Balti and Sheena are the popular languages here. There are 50 peaks above 7,000 meters in this region. The world's three highest and most difficult mountain ranges, the Karakoram, the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush meet here. The world's second highest peak, K2, is also located in the region. The world's three largest glaciers are also located in the region. Gilgit-Baltistan has many tourist destinations, some of the well-known ones are as follows:

•        K2

•        Gilgit

•        Skardu

•        Lake Sadpara

•        Lake Kachura

•        Lake Zarba Tso

•        Deosai National Park

•        Baltoro Glacier