Wednesday, April 25, 2012

SPLENDID PAK SAR ZAMEEN








Fizza Ghat



Located in Central Swat, Fizza Ghat is an amazing place around the river Swat. Facing the Hindukush Mountain range, it's a totally enchanting spectacle leaving you falling short for words to describe the true essence of it's beauty.The mountains facing Fizza Ghat are one of the greatest reserves of Emeralds in the world.





Arror Rock 



The shape of rock was caused by unknown natural forces. There is also a Shrine on the top. In France, there is a famous similar shaped rock on sea shore caused by huge water waves but in the middle of barren Arror - such a shape is an Amazing Wonder. Near this wonder, there are ruins of Bin Qasim Masjid [First ever Masjid built in Subcontinent; during reign of Muhammad Bin Qasim]





Said Pur Village









It has Mosque, Temple, Church and Gurdwara at one place, it's very old village. Now preserved by Government of Pakistan.





Kantas Raj Temple


Located 40 km from Chakwaal in salt range of Pakistan. This is one of many forts, temples, and places of historical and archaeological interest in the Salt Range, Punjab province of Pakistan, as this was part of the Hindu Kingdom of Kashmir in 10 AD. It is a picturesque sight. It's been nominated for UNESCO world heritage site. Very popular among tourists.





Badshahi Mosque






The Badshai Mosque or the 'King's Mosque' in Lahore, started by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1971 and completed in 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. It has beautiful architecture Capable of accommodating 1,00000 People for prayers.




Baltoro Glacier


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.





Harappan Civilization






Harappan Civilization ca. 3000-1500 BC. One of the most fascinating yet mysterious cultures of the ancient world is the Harappan civilization. This culture existed along the Indus River in present day Pakistan. It was named after the city of Harappa which it was centered around. Harappa and the city of Mohenjo-Daro were the greatest achievements of the Indus valley civilization. These cities are well known for their impressive, organized and regular layout. Over one hundred other towns and villages also existed in this region. The Harappan people were literate and used the Dravidian language. Only part of this language has been deciphered today, leaving numerous questions about this civilization unanswered.





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