The northern areas of Pakistan are very beautiful mountains, peaks, lakes, and many more.
Every year thousands of people are visiting these areas and other international tourists visit these areas to enjoy the spectacular beauty of nature. Pakistan has been a top-ranked tourist destination by various tourism agencies in the world.
For every local people visit these areas and international tourists also come to these areas for enjoying and feeling relaxed, it is essential to have a list of top tourist spots in the northern areas, so that they can have a wholesome experience during their trips to Pakistan.
List of Popular Northern Areas of Pakistan
· Skardu
· Naran-Kaghan
· Sawat
· Hunza
· Neelum Valley
Skardu
Skardu is a major city in this region, 200 kilometers east of Gilgit. This area has been provided the facility of an airport because the people can be reached by air as well. Otherwise, the road from Gilgit is also good and passes through the Indus River valley, a route with the most spectacular scenery. The town is situated in a broad lush green valley, beside the river Indus, at an elevation of 2,200 meters.
Naran-Kaghan
At the top of the list of the best places in northern areas of Pakistan, we have Naran Kaghan Valley in the Himalayan Mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Naran valleys stay open for a few months to deliver some of marvelous views of nature. As the valley remains closed during winter from October to April due to heavy snowfall in northern areas of Pakistan. As the road leading towards the valley gets blocked due to avalanches coming from the mountains. Naran Valley is one of the most popular traveling places in northern areas of Pakistan amongst local travelers and international travelers. Every year, Many people like friends, families, and couples travel to Naran and captured the best memories.
In the valley of Naran, there is a lot more to discover like the fairy tale Saif Ul Malook Lake, Hike towards the Ansoo Lake, Lulusar Lake, and lastly Babusar Top (4,173 m). So make a plan for this summer 2022 and get on the journey to explore Naran Kaghan among other best places in northern Pakistan.
Sawat
Sawat is full of greenish valleys, with icy-cold lakes, fruits, and beautiful flowers. It has a rich historical past, too. This is the land of enthralling beauty, where Alexander of Macedonia fought and won some of his major battles before crossing over to the delta of the Indus River.
Hunza
Hunza was a princely state, bordering China to the northeast and Pamir to its northwest, which continued to survive until 1974 when it was finally dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The capital state was the area of Baltit and its old settlement is the Ganish Village.
Hunza Valley is the season for the tour from May to October. The temperature in May is a maximum of 27°C and a minimum of 14°C. The October temperatures are a maximum of 10°C and a minimum of 0°C.
Neelum Valley
Neelum Valley is the blue gem of Pakistan. Neelum Valley is the most beautiful place located in Azad Kashmir. Neelum Valley called this area is “Paradise of Kashmir.” It is a heaven for nature lovers. Neelum Valley is the most beautiful brooks, green leaves, and beautiful rivers in a forest.
Neelum Valley is the best place for tourism because of its beautiful mountains, rivers, greenish trees, and beautiful flowers.
Neelum Valley is not a place to visit but you will feel relaxed and calm your soul and mind.