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Makli - Largest necropolises in the world.

Makli - Largest necropolises in the world.

It is one of the largest historical graveyard in the world spread over approximately 8 KMs. Located at the outskirts of Thatta, Makli is assumed to be the final resting place of around 125,000 Sufi Said. While Thatta itself is inscribed i [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Mahodand Lake - Swat

Mahodand Lake - Swat

Just North of Kalam is a valley famous amongst nature lovers, escapists and exotic trout fish Hunters. Mahodand valley can be reached through a 4x4 vehicles as the road is bumpy and tricky however the surrounding landscares and scenery gi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Ranikot - Largest Fort in the World.

Ranikot - Largest Fort in the World.

Ranikot Fort. Located about 30 km southwest of Sann, in the Kirthar Range, approximately 120 kms from Hyderabad Toll Plaza and 262 kms form Karachi. It is one of the largest forts in the world.  It has an approximate diameter of 9 [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Katasraj Temple.

Katasraj Temple.

Katasraj Mandir is a Hindu mandir situated in Katas village in the Chakwal district of Punjab in Pakistan. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahabharata and the Pandava brothers spent a substantial part of their [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Khewra Salt Mines

Khewra Salt Mines

Khewra Salt Mines is a salt mine located in Khewra, Jhelum District, Punjab in Pakistan, about 160 kilometres (99 mi) from Islamabad and 260 kilometres (160 mi) from Lahore. It attracts up to 40,000 visitors per year and is the second lar [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Mohenjo-Daro

Mohenjo-Daro

Mohenjo-Daro, situated in the province of Sindh, Pakistan, was one of the largest city-settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization. Built around 2600 BC, it was one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, existing at the sam [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort is a garrison fort built by the great Afghan king Sher Shah Suri. This fort is about 4 km in circumference and the first example of the successful amalgamation of Pashtun and Hindu architecture in the Indian Subcontinent. [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Kallar Kahar Lake

Kallar Kahar Lake

Kallar Kahar is a union council and subdivision of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a tourist destination located 25 kilometres southwest of Chakwal along the motorway. It is notable for its natural gardens, peacocks and a salt [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Hanna Lake, Urak - Quetta

Hanna Lake, Urak - Quetta

Hanna Lake is a lake near Quetta city in Pakistan and is one of the main attractions in the city and a reservoir was Constructed by the British Empire. In 1894, a small action dam Surrpull (Red Bridge) was constructed on main Urak road [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Chaukhandi Tombs

Chaukhandi Tombs

The Chaukhandi tombs are situated 29 km east of Karachi on N-5 National Highway near Landhi Town in Pakistan. The Chaukhandi tombs are remarkable for the elaborate and exquisite stone carving. The style of architecture is typical only t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Haleji Lake

Haleji Lake

  Haleji Lake Originally Haleji Lake was a very small lake. During World War II the then British Government of Sind decided to increase the capacity of this lake by having a feeder canal from River Sindh. This lake supplies water [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Bibi Jawindi, Uch Sharif

Bibi Jawindi, Uch Sharif

Bibi Jawindi, Uch Sharif. Bibi Jawindi, the great granddaughter of the saint Jahaniyan Jahangasht, was known for her piety. Her tomb is considered one of the most important, and the most ornate, sites in the town of Uch, which was the c [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Gurudwara Panja Sahib

Gurudwara Panja Sahib

Gurudwara Panja Sahib is situated at Hasan Abdal, 48 km from Rawalpindi in Pakistan. This is one of the most holy places of Sikhism because of the presence of a rock believed to have the hand print of Guru Nanak imprinted on it. Twice a y [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Changa Manga - N-5 Highway.

Changa Manga - N-5 Highway.

Changa Manga - N-5 Highway. The Changa Manga is a planted forest and a wildlife park in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan.     Forestry   The forest is entered from a road from off the N-5 Highway near [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

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