15 Utterly Instagram-Worthy Destinations in Pakistan
Pakistan’s majestic beauty awaits adventurous travellers. These photos will convince you to include Pakistan on your bucket list. Get your camera ready. No filter needed.
For this one, sit back, scroll and be awed.
1. Hunza River
Image credit: zerega | Crossing Hunza River, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
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Image credit: sarathetravelmuse | Bridge over Hunza River, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
One of the highlights of Gilgit-Baltistan is the beautiful Hunza Valley. And this bridge over the Hunza River is too picturesque to ignore.
2. Nanga Parbat
Image credit: Marc Ewert | Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows, Diamir District, Gilgit-Baltistan
The view of Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world, is breathtaking when admired from Fairy Meadows, a grassland located at one of the base camps towards the mountain. Locally, Fairy Meadows is known as Joot or Fantori.
3. Fairy Meadows
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Image credit: travelcatelogue | Fairy Meadows, Diamir District, Gilgit-Baltistan
And of course, we had to include a picture of Joot. Look at that pristine view of the mountains reflecting on the clear waters! And not forgetting the pony, adding a charming zest to this picture.
4. Naltar Lakes
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Image credit: uzair_ahmads_photography | Naltar Lakes, Naltar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
Naltar Valley is well known for its colourful lakes; this one makes me doubt if this place really belongs to this world.
5. Shalimar Gardens
Image credit: Guilhem Vellut | Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
One captivating aspect about Lahore is its Mughal architecture. And one of the best places to snap some at perfect angles is at the Shalimar Gardens.
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Image credit: ahmerjamilkhan | Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
6. Sharada Peeth
Image credit: Irfan Ahmed | Sharada Peeth, Sharda, Azad Kashmir
Image credit: Irfan Ahmed | Sharada Peeth, Sharda, Azad Kashmir
The ruins of Sharada Peeth, a shrine that was once a centre for knowledge, is located in the village of Sharda, on the banks of Neelum River in Azad Kashmir, along the Line of Control (LOC) with India. However, reaching here may be difficult due to the tensions at the LOC. That is not to say that this should not deserve a mention!
7. Kaghan Valley
Image credit: umairkhadeeb | Life in Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In the Mansehra district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province lies the Kaghan Valley. Loving the shades of brown and orange here, with a surprise of blue.
8. Faisal Mosque
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Image credit: sak_727 | Faisal Mosque, Islamabad
Photographing beautiful mosques has always been a must for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Can’t miss this exquisite mosque for sure!
9. Badshahi Mosque
Image credit: Farrukh | Caption: Archway patterns, Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
Image credit: Inam Photography | Archway patterns, Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
The archway and ceiling patterns of the Badshahi Mosque are a must to capture.
The view through the archways itself is another photo opportunity.
Image credit: Shamraze/Nuhaize | Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
10. Shahi Qila
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Image credit: wanderlustpakistan (through rameenhayat) | Shahi Qila, Lahore
Arches. Love.
11. Sheesh Mahal
Image credit: Samrah Shahid | Sheesh Mahal, Shahi Qila, Lahore
Don’t miss the Sheesh Mahal, the Palace of Mirrors, located within the Shah Burj block at the north-west corner of the Shahi Qila!
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Image credit: aminaaakhan | Sheesh Mahal, Shahi Qila, Lahore
12. Margalla Hills
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Image credit: sak_727 | Margalla Hills, Islamabad
Apart from visiting the Saidpur Village and Daman-e-Koh at Margalla Hills, take some time to just immerse yourself in nature. Peace.
13. Bagh Ibne Qasim
Image credit: Benny Lin | Bagh Ibne Qasim, Karachi
What I really love about this beachside park in Karachi is its perfect squares, rectangles and circles, all beautifully arranged together in a neat fashion.
14. Satpara Lake
Image credit: norbakshi world | Satpara Lake, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan
The mesmerising blue of the Satpara Lake in Skardu is overwhelmingly beautiful in its own way.
15. The Karakoram Highway
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Image credit: karakoram_bikers | Attabad Lake, The Karakoram Highway
Ending it off with the magnificent KKH, of course. There is always something to capture at each turn on the road!
Also read: 6 Best Places to Visit in Pakistan for Your First Trip
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An avid non-fiction reader, Parveen loves digging deep into stories of unique individuals, be they from Europe or the Middle East. Indeed, if travelling was free, you won't see her again. It is her wish to embark on a world tour some time in her future. You might just see her selfie-ing with the Eiffel Tower, or even consuming the aura of Swat Valley with other native Afghans.
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