PAKISTAN CHITRAL A LAND WORTH SEEING

THE MOST IMORTANT CITY OF SUB-CONTINENT INDIA-PAKISTAN

Bhambore is the ruins of the ancient port city of Debal from the 7th century, located near modern Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, at the base of the Indus River. The ruins are located approximately 60 km between Dhabeji and Gharo on the N-5 National Highway. Its population was mainly Hindu with a Buddhist minority. It is largely known for the ruins of a castle destroyed by Muhammad bin Qasim during the invasion of Sindh and—on a different note—the legendary love story of Sassi Punnun. Bhambore is famously known as Bhambra among Khudabadi Sindhi Swarankar Community.

Bhambore signifies the trading links between Arab and South Asian nations of its times. The new city of Bhambore came into being because pirates had kidnapped a ship. A plea was filed with the Arab rulers in Baghdad (then a major economic and military power) to rescue the people from the kidnapped ship. When diplomacy failed to release those people, an expedition was sent to the area under the command of Muhammad bin Qasim. With superior military might and planning he was able to make an amphibious landing and establish his presence here. One of the reasons cited for the success of this expedition is the unhappiness of the Buddhist population; it is believed they may have helped the coming invaders.

 

Bhambore was later abandoned due to a change in the river's course. Evidence of earthquakes and regional invaders is also cited as an explanation for the population's movement away from the area and the crumbling of the castle. The former river delta is now a creek.

THE CITY: LAHORE, THE MAJESTIC METROPOLIS (PHOTOS)

Indian Sikh devotees watch fireworks erupt over the illuminated world-famous Golden Temple in Amritsar to celebrate the anniversary of Guru Ram Das's birth. Ram Das, the fourth of Sikkism's Ten Gurus, was born in Lahore in 1574 and is credited as establishing the city of Amritsar.

A young reveler is illuminated by decorations marking the celebration Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birth of the Prophet.

Pakistani laborers balance baskets of bananas at a fruit market.

The roofs of colorful buses provide extra seating for Pakistani Muslims on their return from three-day religious gathering in neighboring Raiwind. Thousands of Muslims from Pakistan and abroad attend the religious gathering known as Tableeghi Ijtama.

A Pakistani Muslim woman clasps her hennaed hands together in prayer during Eid prayers at the Badshahi Mosque. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, honors Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael on the order of God, who, according to tradition, then provided a lamb in the boy's place.

A view of the Shahi Hamam's domed inside. The royal bath was built nearly 400 years ago and is the last surviving structure of its kind from the Mughal era.

Talk about tradition. Pakistani devotees light candles at a shrine during 967th festival of Hazrat Ali Bin Usman. The holiday is celebrated for three days and is popularly known as Data Gunj Bakhsh.

Children play on the scaffolding of the Wazir Khan Mosque in the walled city of Old Lahore, where 13 ancient gates are still used to gain entrance. The mosque was built in 1634 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Children are engrossed in a game of cricket under ornate archways. The ramparts of the walled city were destroyed and replaced with gardens shortly after the British annexed Punjab in 1849.

Flowers line the entrance to Jahangir's Tomb Garden. Similar gardens can be found across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

The entrance to Jahangir's Tomb Garden basks in early sun. Lahore's Mughal Gardens were built in an Islamic style of architecture and influenced by gardens throughout South Asia by the Mughal empire's emperors, who had a fondness for beautiful sceneries.

Colorful streamers hang in a mosque in honor of the Eid Milad-un-Nabi festival in Lahore. The holiday marks the Prophet Mohammed's birthday

Sometimes a city's name possesses such strong mysticism that adjectives won't suffice. Such is the case with Lahore, Pakistan's ancient city of romantic gardens and majestic architecture standing since the days of emperors. Here, birds soar above the Wazir Khan Mosque inside the walled city of Old Lahore, which is still encircled by 13 ancient gates. Keep clicking for more breathtaking shots from Pakistan's historic metropolis.

The Buddhist tradition in Pakistan

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SWAT PAKISTAN SWITZERLAND OF EAST

PARADISE ON EARTH

This is not Antartica, Infact this is Glacial Lakes of Baltoro, Concordia , Pakistan

The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long, is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Muztagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m (28,251 ft), K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m.

The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River. Several large tributary glaciers feed the main Baltoro glacier, including the Godwin Austen Glacier, flowing south from K2; the Abruzzi and the various Gasherbrum Glaciers, flowing from the Gasherbrum group of peaks; the Vigne Glacier, flowing from Chogolisa, and the Yermandendu Glacier, flowing from Masherbrum. The confluence of the main Baltoro Glacier with the Godwin Austen Glacier is known as Concordia; this location and K2 base camp are popular trekking destinations.

The trough of this glacier is very wide. Small valley glaciers form icefalls where they meet the trunk glacier. The sidewalls vary from very steep to precipitous. The glacier has carved striations on the surrounding country rocks. Moving ice has formed depressions, which serve as basins for numerous glacial lakes.

The glacier can be approached via the important Balti town of Skardu.

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PAKISTAN IS THE BEST COUNTRY FOR SIGHTSEEING

LAHORE THE HEART OF PAKISTAN

Welcome to Lahore, the city of marvels, history and never ending delights!

Lahore (لاهور) is Pakistan's second largest city with population of approximately 9 million people, and the capital of the Punjab province. Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital, with rich and fabulous history of over thousand years. The heart of Lahore is the Walled or Inner City, a very densely populated area of about one square kilometre. Founded in legendary times, and a cultural centre for over a thousand years, Lahore has many attractions to keep the tourist busy. Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Shalimar Gardens are some of key Lahore attractions. The Mall is lined with colonial-gothic buildings from the British rule, and the suburbs of Gulberg and Defence feature beautiful mansions and trendy shopping districts. Visit Lahore and delight your senses!