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Balochistan

Balochistan the largest of Pakistan's provinces in terms of area covers approximately 3,471,90 square kilometers. It is a land of contrasts. It has sites with high and rugged mountains under Chiltan, Sulaiman, Sultan, etc. and plains, which extends one hundred kilometers. It has a fascinating history and is characterized by the warm hospitality of the people. The coastline stretches over 750 km from Baluchistan Karachi at Hub River to the Gwadar Bay on Pak-Iran border. The area is rich in fish and marine resources. Baluchistan has a great potential as a destination attraction, especially now that access to neighboring Iran has so much easier. Baluchistan is known for its apple production, and the Gwadar Port promises a new era of maritime activities making it, in not too distant future, a major seaport and the hub of economic activity in the region.

Sindh

The southern province of Sindh derives its name from Sindhu, an ancient Sanskrit name of the Indus River basin otherwise dry land, which flows down the center making it fertile. It covers an area of 1,40,914 Sq. Km. Sindh has a rich cultural background of literature, music and art. Sindhi artists excel in pottery, glazed tiles, lacquer-ware, quilt making and carpet weaving. Local art and ajrak Sussi, tied a cotton cloth for women, is very popular. Sindh has a rich cultural heritage that is Moenjodaro and Thatta, embracing a 5000 years old civilization.

Punjab

Punjab, its name means "land of five rivers", and the house of granary, is the most fertile and densely populated province of Pakistan, covering an area of 2,05,344 Sq. Km. Punjab is truly the land that is permanently out of date and progressively modern. Although Punjab has well planned cities and beautifully conceptualized residential colonies, most of the people in the rural folk for whom life revolves around the cycle of the seasons, dotted with a rich diversity of traditions, fairs and colorful folk festivals throughout the year. The houses in the rural plains for the most part, are built of mud and clay and reinforced with straw. They are the proud guardians of the ancient Harappan civilization, the grandeur of the Mughal Empire and a culture that even time could not work away. Explore Punjab by some time in a village, and feel the heat, the working strength of its people and their craftsmanship reflected in their pottery and wearing designs.

 NWFP

The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) is the most diverse province in Pakistan, an area of over 1,01,741 square kilometers (including the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas 27,220 square kilometers). NWFP stretches from the Pamirs in the far north, all the way south as far as Dera Ismail Khan on the banks of the Indus, encompassing high mountains, fertile basins and semi-arid deserts. In the heart Peshawar Valley, often referred to as the valley of Peshawar. Its rich alluvial soils, watered by the Kabul and Swat rivers, make this the most productive agricultural areas in Pakistan. The mountains in the north, especially the Hindu Kush, are among the most spectacular in Pakistan, where some of the best opportunities for trekking and climbing in the world. The northern half of the province consists of five river valleys running roughly parallel from north to south, namely Chitral, Dir, Swat, Indus and Kaghan. These valleys are on the northern edge of the monsoon belt, which is why they are fairly green and partly wooded in their southern sections. The North-Western Province is famous for its metal ware, but proudly stands by the gate to warriors known as the Khyber Pass ....

The Northern Areas

Geographical and climatic diversity are two of the many features that attract international tourists to Pakistan. History, culture and religion also contribute to the country as a potential tourist destination. The northern areas with their high altitude mountains of the Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges to attract a certain group of tourists hikers and mountaineers.

The northern areas of Pakistan are unsurpassed in natural beauty. It is the confluence of three mighty mountain ranges of the world - the Himalayas, the Karakoram and Hindukush. Some of the world's highest peaks are found here, including the second highest K-2 (Mount Godwin Austin). These attract large number of mountaineers from around the world. Between these peaks, there are heavenly valleys, the largest glaciers outside the polar regions and bubbling springs and blue lakes and rivers. The area is ideal for mountaineering, hiking and just walking in nature, an ideal place to be seen if you want peace of mind to discover.

Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Azad Jammu & Kashmir is a land of fascinating people, languages and culture. The population is composed of different races claiming their descent from Semitic, Mongoloid, Aryans, Persians, Turks and Arabs, who speak different languages, including Kashmiri, Pahari, Gojri, Punjabi and Pushto. The people of Kashmir are sturdy, simple, honest, intelligent, ingenious, hardworking, competent and very attached to their country.

Azad Jammu & Kashmir is very rich in natural beauty. The snowy peaks, dense forests, winding rivers, turbulent foaming streams, scented valleys, velvet green plateaus and climate ranging from arctic to tropical, all combine to make it a great tourist attraction. Valleys like Neelum, Jhelum, Leepa, Rawalakot, Banjosa, Samahni & Baghser unfold wonderful scenery and a feast of fun is a demanding tourists' eyes. Azad Kashmir is also blessed with a varied mountainous landscape ranging from low hills to high mountains (2000-6000 m) is most suitable for adventurous soprts, such as climbing, hiking, mountaineering, summer camping and hiking. Blessed with the river and streams, offers great potential for white water sports, especially rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Azad Kashmir has a varied wildlife including Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Ibex, Gray Goral, Musk Deer, Kashmir Stag, Monal Pheasant, Western Tragopan, Snow Pheasant, Red-headed Partridge (Chakor), Black Koklas Pheasant, Peacock, Eagle , Dusk markhor etc.