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Baba Ghundi Ziarat
Beyond Zood Khun is the mystical and holy Baba Ghundi Ziarat, a shrine to a Sufi saint said to have miraculous powers, and a popular pilgrimage site. The shrine is surrounded by meadows which host herds of sheep in summer and, sporadically from June to September, Kyrgyz traders fro
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Quaid
The British werent the only ones to appreciate Ziarat - so too did Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the Quaid-i-Azam (Great Leader). Jinnah spent his last days here in 1948, suffering from the cancer that killed him. The Quaid-i-Azam Residence is the former residency of the agent to the govern
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Summit Minar
In a park at Charing Cross, commemorating the Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore in 1974, is Summit Minar. Underneath the minar - a tall, slender marble column - is a vaulted cellar housing gifts from the countries that attended the conference. Twenty stone slabs at the base
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Karachi Metropolitan Development Corporation Building
Many of the citys most architecturally interesting British Raj buildings are now used as government offices and arent so easily accessible for sightseeing. This includes the palatial Karachi Metropolitan Development Corporation Building, which was built in 1935 to mark George Vs Si
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Margalla Hills
The Margalla Hills are full of hiking trails that snake their way up ridgetops and down through forested valleys. Hiking Around Islamabad , available in major bookshops, provides details of hikes ranging from short walks to three-day excursions. It also provides a natural history b
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Daman
A picnic spot and lookout in the Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh has panoramic views over Islamabad and, on the rare clear day, south to the Salt Range. Its a splendid spot to get a sense of the citys layout, with the Shah Faisal Mosque a breathtaking sight. To get here, hop off interc
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Ali Masjid
Near the narrowest point of the pass, about 15km from Jamrud, is Ali Masjid. Above the mosque, Ali Masjid Fort commands a view over this strategic sector of the pass. A small cemetery here contains the graves of British soldiers who fell in the second Afghan War. Before the pass wa
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Zoo
Established in 1942, the Zoo would have to be one of the best kept in Pakistan. It houses more than 700 different animal species including leopard, lion, tiger, spotted deer, monkey, Siberian crane, golden pheasant, bear, python and crocodile. Theres also a museum on-site with pinb
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Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Outside of the Lahore Fort, the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh commemorates the founder of the short-lived Sikh empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The ashes of the maharaja lie in a lotus-shaped urn inside a small brick pavilion.In the same compound is the Gurdwara of Arjan Dev.Men a
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Lahore Zoo
Near Bagh-i-Jinnah, behind a large gateway adorned with a colourful animal mural, Lahore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos on the subcontinent. It was founded in 1872 and includes a variety of bird species along with lions, elephants, monkeys, leopards, giraffes, tigers and more. The g
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Ziarat Rahman Baba
The tomb of Ziarat Rahman Baba in green surroundings on the southern outskirts of Peshawar is a shrine to the 17th century poet Rahman Baba, one of the masters of Pashto poetry. Its a quiet and contemplative place and a popular centre for Peshawars Sufis, who welcome respectful vis
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Taxila Excavations
Most of the main sites are within 2km of the museum. Theres a large map of the site outside the museum and each site is signposted from the road and has an information board at its entrance. By car you can see most of the sites in a short half day. Walking and/or taking a sedate to
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Islamia College
The prestigious Islamia College, founded in 1913, is well worth a look for its grand Victorian façade and clocktower, which features on the countrys Rs1000 note. It faces Jamrud Rd and anyone can enter the gates and stroll around the manicured gardens. The green surroundings and co
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Swat Museum
Partly funded by the Japanese, the excellent Swat Museum in Saidu Sharif should be on anyones itinerary if they have an interest in Buddhist Swat. Gandharan-style statuettes and friezes depict the lives of the Buddha along with seals, tiny reliquaries and other treasures, mostly fr
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Bubulimating
A climb to the beautiful Ultar icefall with its amphitheatre of peaks including the 6000m pinnacle, Bubulimating, or Lady Finger, will give you an appreciation for the vertical lie of the land. This can be a strenuous day trip or an easier overnight one. Remember to carry water! So
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Pakistan Monument
Shakarparian is also the site of the impressive reddish-brown granite Pakistan Monument, conceived to represent Pakistans diverse culture and national unity. Flanked by well-tended gardens and shaped like an unfurling flower, the four main petals represent the provinces of Punjab,
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British Cemetery
There is a small British Cemetery.
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Qissa Khawani
Kabuli Gate is where Khyber Bazaar becomes Qissa Khawani, the old Street of Storytellers. Peshawars most famous bazaar, theres little memory left of the traders and travellers that would gather here to swap tales; most of its teashops have given way to clothes and electrical shops.
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Bala Hisar Fort
The imposing Bala Hisar Fort and its bleak ramparts still appear to monitor movement along the Grand Trunk Rd. Babur first built a fort here in 1526 after capturing Peshawar. It was a royal residence for the Afghan Durrani dynasty before being captured, trashed, and in 1834, rebuil
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Altit Fort & Village
The picturesque fort overlooking the village of Altit beside the Hunza River was undergoing extensive renovation at the time of research and was closed to the public. The 1000-year-old village has been renovated and rehabilitated and you can be walked around the charming village wi
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