Beautiful winter Tourist spots in Pakistan

Ziarat Quid-e-Azam Residency 

In Pakistan tourists with the beautiful winter season is known to all. This country has some stunning landscapes that excite travelers from all corners of the country and aboard.  As the winter holidays are here so it is peak time when people head to these breathtaking spots for a pleasant experience. Unlike summers, accessibility to these tourist spots is an important factor that one must keep in mind.

Bugti Stadium Quetta

Following are some of the top most visited and popular spots in Pakistan during the winter season.

1.Quetta

The capital city of Balochistan, which is the largest province of Pakistan. The city is famous for the Pashtun delicacies that comprise of delicious fruits, both dry and fresh. As a result, Quetta is known as the fruit garden of Pakistan. Although it gets pretty cold in the winter season, Quetta offers an alluring sight to the travelers that makes it a must-visit destination.

2. Neelam Valley, Leepa Valley (Azad Kashmir)

‘God’s Paradise on Earth’, Kashmir is blessed with the awe-inspiring beauty. Its Neelam Valley receives heavy snow during winters and has various locations where sightseeing and adventure lovers love to go which are mostly, Sharda, Kutton and Keran. The eye-catching locations of Leepa Valley enthralls you with its beauty of everything and when covered in white blanket in winters it’s simply breathtaking.

3.Murree

‘Malka e Kohsar’ – Murree is Pakistan’s most famous tourist destination and it is flooded by tourists in winters. It receives good snowfall in the winter season which is its biggest attraction besides being easily accessible and economical. Changla Gali, Dunga Gali, Bara Gali, Pindi Point, Patriata and the iconic Mall Road are the most popular areas of Murree Hills that are covered with a blanket of snow.

4.Nathiagali

Nathiagali is one of the best picturesque hill stations of Pakistan which is clad in pine, walnut and oak maple trees. Those who are adventurous, and love trekking and snow visit Nathiagali as it gives them awesome experience of climbing Mukshpuri top. In winters, when it receives snowfall, it offers some wonderful sights to the visitors.

5.Swat Valley-Malam Jabba

The ‘Mini-Switzerland in Pakistan’, Swat Valley is amazingly beautiful and perfect for your winter travels. It offers serene locations with large variety of destinations thus making your winter holidays an epic and memorable experience. Malam Jabba is one and only skiing resort in Pakistan which is heaven for ski lovers. Malam Jabba was even called a “Posh Resort” by the Los Angeles Times newspaper.

6.Ziarat

Ziarat is an exceptionally beautiful holiday resort in Baluchistan and its scenic beauty offers a special charm to visitors in winter. Nearly every visitor from Karachi to Quetta takes a break at Ziarat and why not as it offers peace and keeps you hooked with its beauty. With a well wooded residency, it is surrounded by hills and receives enough snowfall in winters.

7.Pir Sohawa (Islamabad)

Located at the top of Margalla Hills, this place offers a panoramic view of Islamabad and is home to the original location of the famous restaurant Monal. It is the go-to-resort with a mind blowing view of the pristine capital city of Pakistan. Winters are especially fun hereas it gives you option of fine dining there with best view possible.

8.Gorakh Hill (Dadu)

Who says Sindh doesn’t have its own hill station? It does actually and all you need to do is to travel to Dadu to witness it. Also known as ‘Murree of Sindh’, Gorakh Hill station lies on the border of Sindh and Baluchistan. It receives minimal snowfall but temperature in winter falls below zero and you find yourself in an icy, cold night!

9.Gilgit

The capital city of the Gilgit-Baltistan region is another beautiful destination spot located near Hunza. Gilgit is surrounded by many valleys like Astore, Naltar, and Haramosh which provide absolutely spectacular views.