Tourism, Lakes and Travelling

Tourism, lakes and travelling in Pakistan every year.

How much tourists comes every year in Pakistan?

Every year thousands of tourists comes to Pakistan to explore its beauty. According to a survey in 1995 about 378,000 visitors were entertained which increased to 907,000 in 2010. And it’s going to increase every year even according to a survey it could be rise unto 2,000,000 in 2025.

What is the purpose of travelling?

Pakistani people categorized into different portions according to their taste and interest. There is a group of people who travel especially northern areas of Pakistan and towards trekking, hiking for leisure this group is of 73% out of 100%.I know you are wondering that what about the rest of 27%? Yes here is the answer, the remaining 27% is a group of people who travel for business purpose not for leisure purpose.

Bookings from foreign countries every year in Pakistan?

Tanzania along with Canada, France and UK does a lot of bookings every year in Pakistan’s hotels. Saudi Arabia, Arab Emirates and US also in the list.

Visited cities of Pakistan every year?

Pakistanis may wonder that Karachi is the most visited city of Pakistan with respect to Islamabad and it will also shocking for the travel lovers of Pakistan that Islamabad comes on third number in the list. Whereas Lahore comes at second position in the list.

Lakes of Pakistan visited every year?

Pakistan is vast and rich in natural beauty if we count all the lakes small , natural, artificial/man made , large , hidden which are not even listed on website as lakes because of not such exploration then there are about 53 lakes in Pakistan.one of the beautiful lake visited every year and even at every month of year is lake Saif-ul-maluk.

This lake is like heaven on earth also the beauty does not ends here,

1.    DudiPatsar,

2.    Chitta Katha lake,

3.    Siri paye at Shogran on the way to Naran and Kagan valley , 

4.    Mancharlake is the largest lake of south Asia.

5.    Fairy meadows lake

6.    KallarKahar lake

7.    Ansu lake

8.    Hana lake

9.    Khanpur lake

10.           Kinjar lake

11.           Lulu sar lake

12.           Naltar lake

13.           Rama lake

14.           Rattigali lake

15.           Rawal lake

16.           Rush Phari lake

17.           Shandor lake

18.           Saral Lake

19.           Satpara Lake      

20.           SatsriMala Lake

21.           Sheosar Lake      

22.           Simbli Lake

23.           Siranda Lake      

24.           Siri Lake    

25.           Snow Lake

26.           Subri Lake

27.           Tanaza Lake       

28.           Tarbela Lake       

29.           Upper Katura Lake      

30.           Warsak Lake

31.           Atar Lake

32.           Baghsar Lake      

33.           Borit Lake

34.           Brogil Lake         

35.           Burzil Lake          

36.           Chaleli Lake

37.           Haliji lake

38.           Handarap lake

39.           Kalri Lake  

40.           kanwal Lake       

41.           Karakol Lake       

42.           karambar Lake

43.           kingaro Lake

44.           Kundalo Lake     

45.           Kutwal Lake       

46.           Lal Sahanra National Park Lake

47.           Mangla Lake      

48.           Marav Lake        

49.           Misriot Lake       

50.           Mohodand Lake

51.           Phander Lake

52.           Said gai lake

53.           Banjosa lake

54.           Banjosa lake (artificial lake)

55.           Swaik lake

56.           TandaLake.

But wait the beauty does not end here there are some other things to explore in Pakistan with details. Keep in touch for more details thankyou..

MURREE

MURREE 

Location: Pakistan's most popular hill station Murree is located along Islamabad-Kohala highway N75, some 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Pakistan's capital Islamabad in the Himalayan foothills at 33 54' 30" north latitude and 73 26 east longitude as they ascend to the northeast towards Kashmir.

Route Info:

THERE ARE FOUR ROUTES TO MURREE FROM THE CAPITAL, ISLAMABAD: IT TAKES 1.30 HOUR TO REACH MURREE FROM ISLAMABAD VIA THE OLD ISLAMABAD-MURREE ROAD, IT TAKES 1 HOUR TO REACH MURREE FROM ISLAMABAD VIA THE 4-LANE ISLAMABAD-MURREE EXPRESSWAY. THE EXPRESSWAY HAS A BAD REPUTATION FOR ACCIDENTS AND THERE ARE OFTEN POLICE STOPPING SPEEDING MOTORISTS.

There are two less used routes that are worth exploring if you are not in a hurry. The third longer route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam - this joins at Lower Topa. The fourth is even more adventurous and starts from the Monal restaurant in Islamabad - if you keep following the road you will eventually end up on the 'old Murree Road' - this route requires a 4x4 as the road is unpaved in parts, and you have to bump over a riverbed where a bridge has been washed away. For this fourth route a print out of a google map and a GPS is strongly advised. Takes 3 hours or so - although you'll want to stop for photos! 

Taxis and buses run from Islamabad and, usually, take about 1.30 hour. 

Description: 

Murree is One of the most  Beautiful hill stations  of Pakistan. For those who live downwards to it Murree is like a fantasy city. People from all over the country visit this beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat. 

The main attractions of Murree are its natural scenery and refreshing atmosphere. It is an ideal place for a family get away and vacation. With its many places of interests like Patriata, Ayubia, Nathiagali, Bhurban, Khanspur it offers many spots for picnics, mountain hiking and trekking. 

Mountains covered with lush green trees, cold atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful valleys and most importantly clouds on the roads hugging you with full of happiness.

Murree is One of the most  Beautiful hill stations  of Pakistan. For those who live downwards to it Murree is like a fantasy city. People from all over the country visit this beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat.

There are a large number of monkeys in the forests around Murree, Natia-Gali and Ayyubia. They follow the tourists in search of food and fun. It was a real treat to watch the monkeys gather in great numbers and scramble to lay their hands on some free corn. The noises that the monkeys make are cute.

This picture shows the cute animals in their true colors.

This paradise is a true example of natural beauty. The mind and soul refreshes when you see the green beauty covered with clouds all around you.

Everything and anything can happen in Murree. Romance is in the atmosphere; intrigue is in the air. The roads to this happy holiday's resort embrace both the heaven and earth. It is easy to fall in love with Murree!

A PHOTO WALK

A Photo Walk To discover Pakistan

No doubt! nature bring a lot of beauty in our lives. Nature can set a sky aflame at sunset or magically transform a familiar landscape into a snow-white wonderland. It can paint a rainbow in the sky, paint beautiful autumn colors on trees, or paint a clump of daffodils in the grass with glow of soft sunlight.

Pakistan is the land of beauty.When we talk about discovering Pakistan we discover many amazing things which could surprised us.We could never imagine how beautiful Pakistan is.Pakistan is very rich for beautiful landscapes.It has green mountains,flourishing trees,beautiful forests and shaded valleys.If someone want to be free from a hectic routine  he should visit the God gifted beautiful lands of Pakistan. Pakistan's natural beauty is very good source for releasing mind pressure.It gave us the real peace of  eyes and mind.Thousands of tourists come  here to experience this peace.

While watching the beautiful landscape we could develop so many positive thoughts about life.In the  morning when we see the birds playing on the sky,the flowers with due on them,or breath the fresh air it please us a lot.There is nothing beautiful than walking along the river side and thinking about all the blessings that God give us.At night when we saw the shining stars on the clear sky it motivates us that yes!we could also shine like them.Even the awaken up  in the morning with sparrow's voice and hearing the frog at night could delight us.Watching the beginning of the day could open up our mind to many possibilities.Fortunately Pakistan has all of these beauties.In Pakistan we can experience all these things daily so, don't miss the chance to discover and experience all these things while living in Pakistan.

Long live Pakistan

THE STUART’S WISDOM

Title:

       THE STUART’S WISDOM

          Once  there  lived  a  boy named Stuart Williams and a girl named Evangeline Willliams.Their parents died in earthquake. 10 years old Evangeline and 11 years old Stuart also injured badly. But rescue team saved them. They didn’t want to go foster home so they ran away and took refuge in park. One day Stuart heard  man, talking about some kind of treasure.He told this to Evangeline that the man is talking about the treasure in the locker and he also said that he cant open it because it did not have the lock it has 8 letter code. They also want to see it so children chased him. Man got the sense of being chased.  With  a blink of eye, he turned around and saw them. Both started to run but they were caught by the man. Man hit them and made them unconscious.   

            When they regain conscious they found themselves tied in the room. Stuart thought that this must be a place where treasure is hidden. After a while man came and asked from Stuart:

 “Who are you? Did you heard anything?”

Stuart did not say anything.Man became furious and started to torture him
& Evangeline and  again made them to lose conscious.

            Next morning when both brother and sister woke up Stuart saw the piece of glass. He took it and cut his ropes and untied himself & Evangeline. They came out and hid  behind the door of the next section.Man came & started to shout “Children ran away. Ronnie, Howie they ran away” . The moment other 2 entered in the room Stuart came out and locked them from outside.

Stuart and Eva went to search the treasure locker.He thought, that room must be guarded with guards, when they looked down from the railing they saw a room in the last floor.

            While he was going down to the basement, he found clothes. He took them and put them on then they went down. Evangeline hid herself behind the machines and as Sturat was wearing the clothes like the guard, he said to them “Master is calling you two. Master appointed me two days ago as secret keeper”. By hearing that they rushed toward master. Stuart knew that they were going to open the room in which their master is locked So Evangeline and Stuart entered and locked the treasure room from inside, then first thing is to find a mobile to call the police. Evangeline found the mobile & called police meanwhile stuart read the words on the treasure locker UNDER THE GROUND IN THE MILL Suddenly his eyes began to sparkle, it seemed like he knew the code. But those guys reached them they broke the door. The man who kidnapped them is ready to pull trigger but Thanks to police they reached there on the time and arrested kidnappers.Policeman said that “We searched this treasure for years and now by their help we find it, but how on earth are we going to open it” Stuart said I know the code. It was 8 lettred word.read the words on the locker. They read the words UNDER THE GROUND IN THE MILL & said we don’t know what is this. He said look

UNDER – 5  words

THE -3  words

GROUND – 6  words

IN- 2  wordsTHE – 3 words

MILL- 4 words

But the policeman said what about the other 2 letters Stuart said UNDER THE GROUNDis basement means zero floor so next word is 0

And in the last there is the serial number of treasure room i.e.7

So the code is 53623407.

The policeman used the code and locker opened. After a week government awarded a prize of $50000 to them. They built foster home, a free school & now they are living their life happily.  THE END

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Article on Morning Shows in Pakistan

Meaningless Morning Shows, Just a Waste of Time

Pakistan is a country which is going through a lot of crisis. The increasing crime rate and terrorist activities have made it difficult for people to enjoy their lives. In such a situation people need some sort of entertainment. Previously it felt really relaxing to see meaningful Pakistani morning shows while relaxing in a comfortable chair with a big mug of coffee but these days the trend of morning shows has changed. The only focus of these shows nowadays is on the host’s dressing and jewelry. Not only the host but also the guests are only displaying the work of different designers by becoming a decoration piece.There are a huge number of housewives watching these Pakistani morning shows and to be honest there is nothing meaningful in it. All they have is a wedding theme the bride, groom and dancing guests’ .The worst thing is marrying an already married couple in such a way that it looks all real. As the large audience is of the women who stay at home, these shows must tell them ways to become a better wife and an excellent mother. The concept of a morning show is completely disturbed these days.The issue of marital conflicts is a huge focus of these shows as well. Every other day they invite a woman who is tired of bearing the brutal behavior of her husband and they let everyone know their story. What is the benefit of all this? Absolutely nothing. These issues not only brain wash the audience but they also create a feeling of depression among them. According to me, Pakistani morning shows must be focusing on the talent of the youth, compatibility of the couples. These shows must act as a grooming tool for the audience. They should provide platforms to the girls who want to start a career.Back in times The Nadia khan show had different segments like; health, beauty, fitness and much more. That show as compared to the shows these days was very meaningful. It was not a time waste. She used to invite celebrities and discuss their secrets of becoming famous, she used to invite doctors and ask them about different health related problems of women and she also used to invite dress designers and makeup artists to give tips to the women at home. It’s not that this doesn’t happen nowadays but this is a minor portion of the three hour transmission of these Pakistani morning shows. The morning show of Farah Khan was also a very sophisticated and meaningful.The emotional blackmail technique is very beautifully applied in all morning shows to fool the innocent audiences who thinks it’s all real. Another major focus of channels these days is on competing with each other. One show arranges a wedding; the other also arranges the same wedding next week. . In the war of ratings media channels has forgot all the ethics. Another big problem is lobby and grouping of people on media all the least talented and not required people are seen on screen every new day, different people from a same family will be seen on different mediums together and believe me they are not willing to leave the screen and space for any new face. The newly married couples will be seen every new day on repeat in different shows with their kids who can not even pronounce the word media. Is this justice with the people? Worst part we does not have such people in industry who support each other to make Pakistan big Pakistani media big.Lately there has been a landslide of wedding celebrations, especially during morning shows. While the aspect of Pakistani tradition being broadcasted is certainly one filled with happiness, it is also extremely unreal. Talk show hosts should realize that not everyone can afford an exorbitantly priced designer dress and jewels, As the economic gap between the middle class and the elite class, is so broad which cannot be filled by looking at the economic condition of country so why not teach them to enjoy happiness instead of riches? Why not talk about simplicity, love and mutual respect between the couple rather than who has given the fattest dowry to whom? Why we are teaching young girls that their whole lives revolve around only that one special day: one day they will hold hand of a man and get married? Why not tell them about their rights, teach them to stand up for what they believe in – and teach them to be independent and work? It is no wonder Pakistan is heading backwards. Beside this another failure of morning shows topics are fake astrologists, black magic and fair color beauty tips though that is not all reality some shows are also doing so well to establish their shows but for the sake of ratings they have to follow the ongoing trend which people want to watch but all over this media – yes, even the morning shows – needs to realize the important part it plays in shaping the lives of so many people and how strongly it influences society as a whole. There are many topics our society is sorely in need of discussing, not the pointless dancing and giggling that is so fake.Sharing my personal experience, I met a very talented singer of Pakistan Zohaib Amjid who has the biggest collaboration of 2015 with famous Indian rappers and he invested near 1.5 crores on his videos, and I never saw him on any morning show. When I asked him why have you not appeared in any morning show as you deserve to be there he mentioned “it’s better to get famous from your neighbor country as it’s much respectful and valuable” these harsh words surely depicts the disheartens of Pakistani outstanding talent from the so-called themes and planned useless guests of shows .There are millions of talented youngsters out there; some are creative, some are good singers. All they need is a platform. Only wearing colorful dresses and gossiping not only creates a negative impact but it also wastes a whole three hours of the audience. The cultural aspect has completely died as the hosts which used to be graceful in their conduct have now become an ignominy for our society where unfortunately women and girls also idealize them. Just for gaining the right amount of TRP, these shows have come down to a shameless level which carries no sophistication or decency. A strict check and balance and eye watch is supposed to be kept on the producers and host to save the future of media for some fruitful results.

(By Maheen Khan)