City: Pakistan
Top Things to do in Pakistan
Top Hotels in Pakistan
- 1. Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi
- 2. Avari Towers Karachi
- 3. The Nishat Hotel
- 4. Four Points by Sheraton Lahore
- 5. Pearl Continental Lahore
- 6. The Nishat Hotel Johar Town
- 7. Avari Hotel Lahore
- 8. Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi
- 9. Ramada by Wyndham Lahore Gulberg II
- 10. Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
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What to do and see in Pakistan, Pakistan: The Best Castles
Coordinates: 30°N 70°E / 30°N 70°E / 30; 70
Restaurants in Pakistan
1. Lahore Guided tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By devmind
Mr. Yousaf is a very pleasant person and very knowledgeable guide. I've learnt a lot of interesting and useful facts about Pakistan history and todays life. I had a tour to Rohtas Fort from Lahore with a transfer to Islamabad afterwards. All went smoothly. Would be great to have a bit more time for the fort, however road took a lot of time, so I cannot complain here. Need to mention Shahid's excellent driving skills, calm and measured, a great contrast comparing to organized chaos on Pakistani roads :) I felt safe and comfortable. Excellent communication before the tour, I got detailed answers to all my questions without any delays. I would definitely recommend the company and its owner for any activities in Punjab and Pakistan.
2. Temple Of Lava
3. Shahi Qila Lahore
4. Baltit Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
This palace/fortress is over seven centuries old.
Reviewed By Umamarry - Lahore, Pakistan
The rich beauty of Baltit Fort can be traced back 700 years, to Ayasho II, Tham/Mir (ruler) of Hunza, who married Princess Shah Khatoon (Sha Qhatun) from Baltistan in the early 15th Century. The Fort remains open all year round and seven days a week, with the idea of being a self-sustaining cultural centre supported by the sale of entry tickets, souvenirs and generous donations of individuals and organizations interested for the promotion and preservation of cultural and historical heritage of this part of world. In olden times a number of small independent states existed in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Among them, Hunza and Nagar were the traditional rival states, situated on opposite sides of the Hunza (kanjut) river. The rulers of these two states, known as Tham, built various strongholds as expressions of their power. The Hunza rulers initially resided in the Altit Fort, but later, as a result of a conflict between the two sons of the ruler (Sultan), Shah Abbas (Shάboos) and Ali Khan (Aliqhάn), Shaboos shifted to the Baltit Fort, making it the capital of Hunza. The power struggle between the two brothers eventually resulted in the death of younger one, and Baltit Fort established itself as the seat of power in the Hunza state. Ayasho II, Tham was the first to modify the face of Altit and, subsequently Baltit Fort. Baltistan - the land of Balti people - had a strong cultural and ethnic relationship with the Ladakh region of undivided India. Consequently, the structure of Baltit Fort was influenced by the Ladakhi/Tibetan architecture, with some resemblance to the Potala palace in Lhasa. Additions, renovations and changes to the building were made through the centuries by the long line of rulers of the Hunza region, which was on the historic Silk Route. One of the biggest changes in the structure of Baltit Fort came with the invasion of British in December 1891, which resulted in Tham/Mir Safdarali Khan, ruler of Hunza, his wazir Dadu (Thara Baig III), fleeing to Kashgar (China) for political asylum with their companions and families.
5. Lahore Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
Reviewed By Mo_mo12345678910 - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
A lovely historical place to visit, includes a museum showing weapons and artefacts of war. There are tour guides but be sure to barter a good price. A definite visit
