Sightseeing places

Altit Fort

Hunza

700-year-old fort above the Hunza River in Altit village, near Karimabad.

Amburiq Mosque Shigar

Shigar Valley

Amburiq Mosque is not simply an old mosque—it is a remarkable example of Baltistan’s religious and cultural history, where Islamic traditions merged with the region’s ancient Himalayan and Tibetan architectural heritage.

Arrang Kel

Neelum Valley

Meadow village above Kel — jeep and short hike from Sharda/Kel.

Arrang Kel Cable Car

Neelum Valley

Cable car option for Arrang Kel when operating.

Astore River

Astore

Astore Valley

Astore

Attabad Lake

Hunza

Turquoise landslide lake on the Karakoram Highway between Hunza and Gojal.

Ayubia Moto Tunnel

Nathiagali

Historic road tunnel on the Ayubia / Galyat route.

Ayubia National Park

Nathiagali

Forest national park around Ayubia in the Galyat.

Ayun Village

Chitral

Gateway village to the Kalash valleys.

Babusar Top

Naran

High pass linking Naran Kaghan with Chilas and the Karakoram Highway toward Skardu.

Badgoi Top

Kalam

High-altitude pass above Utror with panoramic peaks.

Bala Hisar

Peshawar

Balakot

Mansehra

Kunhar River town in Mansehra — gateway stop before Kaghan, Shogran and Naran.

Balakot River Point

Mansehra

Kunhar River viewpoint in Balakot — a listed stop on 7-day Skardu tours by road.

Baltit Fort

Hunza

Restored former royal palace overlooking Karimabad and Ultar peaks.

Banjosa Lake

Rawalakot

Scenic lake near Rawalakot.

Bara Pani Deosai

Deosai

Barapani a picturesque river crossing campsite in the heart of Deosai National Park, famous for its historic wooden bridge, pristine streams, and alpine wilderness.

Bashu Meadows

Skardu

A picturesque alpine meadow nestled in the Skardu region where jeep hike is 1.5 hrs, famous for its lush green pastures, pine forests, crystal-clear streams, and tranquil camping spots.

Bashu Suspension Bridge

Skardu

450 ft long historic suspension bridge spanning the Indus River that connects the main Skardu-Gilgit highway to the rugged road leading up into Bashu Valley.

Bashu Waterfall

Skardu

Bashu Waterfall is a hidden cascade of cold mountain spring water tucked away in the pine-forested alpine landscapes of Bashu Valley.

Batakundi

Naran

High village beyond Naran on the Babusar road — first stop toward Lulusar Lake.

Bazaar-e-Hunza (Streets of Hunza)

Hunza

Karimabad lanes and shops — handicrafts, dried fruit, and evening walks.

Besham

Mansehra

KKH town on the Indus between Hazara and Chilas — Luxury Hunza road-tour stop.

Beyal Camp trek

Fairy Meadows

Day trek toward Beyal Camp and Nanga Parbat viewpoints above Fairy Meadows.

Bhurban

Murree

Pine hill station next to Murree on the Galyat road.

Bilamik Valley

Skardu

Birir Valley

Chitral

Smallest Kalash valley; Joshi often starts here.

Blind Lake

Shigar Valley

Bumburet Kalash

Chitral

Kalash valley above Ayun Village.

Burzil Pass

Minimarg

Burzil Top

Minimarg

Chairlift Malam Jabba

Malam Jabba

Chairlift rides over Malam Jabba slopes.

Chakdara

Dir

Swat Motorway exit toward Dir and Lowari Tunnel.

Chaqchan Mosque

Khaplu

Chilas Petroglyph

Chilas

Ancient rock carvings on the Indus near Chilas, seen on the Naran–Skardu road via Babusar.

Chillam Joshi Festival

Chitral

Chitral Fort

Chitral

Historic fort of the former princely state.

Chitral Gol National Park

Chitral

Mountain national park above Chitral town.

Chitral Museum

Chitral

Museum of Chitral history and Kalash culture.

Chitral city

Chitral

District headquarters and bazaar.

Chocolate Rock Bashu

Skardu

Chunda Valley

Skardu

Chunda Valley a picturesque high-altitude valley overlooking Skardu city, famous for its lush green terraced fields, blooming orchards, and panoramic mountain views.

Crystal Lake Minimarg

Minimarg

Clear alpine lake near Minimarg meadows.

Daman e Koh

Islamabad

Dao Khan

Dao Khan

Hill station gateway toward Leepa Valley.

Dasht e Laila

Kumrat Valley

High meadow / plateau excursion from Kumrat.

Dense Forests Kumrat

Kumrat Valley

Thick pine forest walks around Kumrat.

Deosai Ali Malik Top

Deosai

Deosai Ali Malik Top highest point and first entrance pass on the Deosai Plateau, renowned for sweeping meadws, wild spring flowers, and panoramic mountain views.

Deosai Plains

Deosai

Dhani Waterfall

Neelum Valley

Waterfall stop on the Neelum Valley road toward Keran.

Dir

Dir

Upper and Lower Dir on the Islamabad–Chitral road.

Do Janga

Kumrat

Meadow / viewpoint area in Kumrat.

Domel Meadows

Minimarg

Domel Valley

Minimarg

Dunga Gali

Galyat

Galyat town near Nathia Gali.

Eagle’s Nest Point Duiker

Hunza

Sunset ridge above Karimabad with views of Hunza, Nagar, and Rakaposhi.

Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows

Alpine meadows below Nanga Parbat, reached by jeep from Raikot Bridge and a short trek.

Fairy Meadows Jeep (Raikot to Tattu)

Fairy Meadows

Faisal Mosque

Islamabad

Fiza Ghat Riverside Swat

Swat

Riverside stop along the Swat River.

Food Street Peshawar

Peshawar

Ganga Choti

Sudhan Gali

Peak / trek above Sudhan Gali.

Garam Chashma

Chitral

Hot-spring valley west of Chitral.

German Point

Fairy Meadows

Viewpoint above Fairy Meadows used on the Nanga Parbat day.

Ghanche Valley

Khaplu

Gurait

Chitral

Village on the Chitral road after Lowari Tunnel.

Handarap Lake

Gilgit-Baltistan

Hazara Expressway

Mansehra

E-35 motorway from the Islamabad plains to Mansehra — the fast start of PTG Naran and Skardu road tours.

Helmet

Neelum Valley

Scenic stop on the jeep route toward Taobat / Gurez side of Neelum Valley.

Hiking Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows

Forest walks and short treks around the Fairy Meadows cottages.

Hoper Glacier

Hunza

Accessible glacier in Nagar, viewed from Hoper village above the Hunza valley.

Hushe Valley

Khaplu

Hussaini Suspension Bridge

Hunza

Famous cable footbridge over the Hunza River at Hussaini, near Passu.

India Pakistan LOC

Neelum Valley

Line of Control viewpoint near Keran across the Neelum River.

Jaglot

Gilgit

Junction town on the Astore / Skardu road.

Jahaz Banda Meadows

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Kaghan

Naran

Valley town on the Kunhar between Balakot and Naran — a listed day-1 stop on Skardu-by-road tours.

Kala Chashma

Kumrat

Spring in Kumrat Valley.

Kalam

Kalam

Mountain town above Bahrain on the Swat River.

Kalash Museum

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Karimabad

Gilgit-Baltistan

Kashmir Point

Murree

Classic Murree viewpoint toward the Kashmir hills.

Kashmir Waterfall

Neelum Valley

Roadside waterfall on the Muzaffarabad–Neelum Valley drive.

Katpana Desert

Skardu

Katpana Desert unique high-altitude cold desert near Skardu known for its dramatic sand dunes often covered in snow during winter, framed by towering Karakoram peaks

Katpana lake

Skardu

Kel Neelum Valley

Neelum Valley

Upper Neelum Valley hub — base for Arrang Kel jeep and trek.

Keran Neelum Valley

Neelum Valley

Riverside Neelum Valley hub — overnight base before Arrang Kel.

Khalti Lake

Gilgit-Baltistan

Khamosh Waterfall

Khaplu

Khaplu Fort

Khaplu

A magnificent 15th-century palace-fort in Khaplu Valley, renowned for its intricate Tibetan-Balti wooden architecture, serene royal gardens, and heritage restoration.

Kharmang Valley

Khaplu

Kharpocho Fort

Skardu

40 minutes hike to an ancient 16th-century cliffside fortress towering over Skardu city, offering historic Balti architecture and panoramic views of the Indus River valley.

Khunjerab Pass

Hunza

Highest paved border pass with China (~4,693 m) on the Karakoram Highway.

Kohala Picnic Point

Neelum Valley

Scenic picnic stop on the Islamabad–Muzaffarabad road before Neelum Valley.

Kumrat Lush Green Meadows

Kumrat Valley

Open green meadows above the valley floor.

Kumrat Valley

Kumrat Valley

Pine forests and meadows of Upper Dir.

Kumrat Waterfall

Kumrat Valley

Waterfall stop within Kumrat Valley sightseeing.

Kutton Valley

Neelum Valley

Jagran / Kutton valley — forests, streams and Kutton waterfall area.

Kutton Waterfall

Neelum Valley

Waterfall stop near Kutton on the Muzaffarabad side of Neelum Valley.

Kuwai Waterfall

Shogran

Roadside waterfall at Kuwai (Kiwai) on the Balakot–Naran road, below the Shogran turn.

Lake Saif ul Malook

Naran

Alpine lake above Naran, reached by jeep from the Kaghan Valley hub.

Leepa Valley

Leepa Valley

Remote valley of Azad Kashmir reached by jeep from Dao Khan.

Lowari Tunnel

Chitral

Road tunnel linking Dir with Chitral.

Lower Kachura Lake

Skardu

A famous heart-shaped lake in Skardu surrounded by scenic Karakoram mountains, lush orchards, and iconic red-roofed cottages.

Lulusar Lake

Naran

Alpine lake on the Naran–Babusar road — a classic photography stop before the pass.

Madyan Bahrain

Swat

Madyan and Bahrain bazaars on the Kalam road.

Mahodand Lake

Kalam

Alpine lake above Kalam via jeep track.

Malam Jabba

Malam Jabba

Hill resort with adventure activities above Swat.

Mall Road Murree

Murree

Murree’s main shopping and stroll street.

Manthal Buddha Rock

Skardu

Manthoka Waterfall

180-foot waterfall in Kharmang Valley known for lush green streams, trout fish farms, and scenic picnic spots.

Marcopolo Paffika

Neelum Valley

Scenic stop on the Muzaffarabad–Neelum Valley road.

Marghzaar White Palace

Swat

Historic White Palace at Marghazar.

Marsur Rock

Skardu

A striking cliffside rock formation near Hussainabad in Skardu, renowned for its dramatic overhang resembling Norway's Trolltunga with sweeping views of the Indus River. Altitude 9800ft and 5 kilometers hiking trek.

Minimarg Meadows

Minimarg

Minimarg Valley

Minimarg

Monal Murree

Galyat

Muhabbat Khan Mosque

Peshawar

Murree

Murree

Hill station above Islamabad — Mall Road and viewpoints.

Mushkpuri Top

Galyat

Muzaffarabad View Point

Neelum Valley

Viewpoint overlooking Muzaffarabad city and surrounding hills.

Nagar, Chitral

Chitral

Overnight stop in Chitral district (not Hunza Nagar).

Naltar Valley

Gilgit

Alpine valley above Gilgit, reached by jeep — lakes and pine in season.

Nanga Parbat View Point

Hunza

En-route viewpoint for Nanga Parbat on the Skardu–Hunza drive.

Naran

Naran

Main Kaghan Valley hub — Kunhar River hotels and the jump-off for Lulusar, Babusar and Skardu by road.

Nathiagali

Nathiagali

Pine-covered Galyat hill station near Murree.

Naukot Village

Leepa Valley

Village stop in Leepa Valley.

Neelum Jhelum Dam

Neelum Valley

Major hydropower dam on the Neelum–Jhelum project route.

Noseri Waterfall

Neelum Valley

Waterfall stop on the Neelum Valley road.

Pakistan Monument

Islamabad

Panjgran Waterfall

Neelum Valley

Waterfall stop on the Muzaffarabad–Neelum Valley road.

Panjkora River

Kumrat

River through Kumrat Valley.

Passu Cones

Hunza

Cathedral-like granite spires above Passu village on the Upper Hunza KKH.

Passu Glacier

Hunza

Glacier viewpoint above Passu village on the Upper Hunza KKH.

Patriata Chairlift

Murree

Chairlift / cable car at New Murree Patriata.

Peach orchards, Dir

Dir

Peach orchards on the Dir approach to Lowari Tunnel.

Peshawar City Museum

Peshawar

Phagola

Kalam

Viewpoint / stop near the Mahodand route.

Pindi Point

Murree

Classic Murree viewpoint near Mall Road.

Pipeline Track Nathiagali

Nathiagali

Popular walking track through pines in Nathiagali.

Pirchinasi

Neelum Valley

Hilltop meadow above Muzaffarabad with sweeping valley views.

Qaqlasht Meadows

Chitral

High meadows above Chitral on Invoice I-89 day 3.

Raikot Bridge

Chilas

KKH bridge on the Indus toward Fairy Meadows / Nanga Parbat — a Deluxe and Luxury road-tour stop.

Rainbow Lake

Minimarg

Rakaposhi

Hunza

Rakaposhi viewpoint (often Ghulmet) — 7,788 m peak above the Hunza valley floor.

Rama Lake

Astore

Rama Meadows

Astore

Red Fort Muzaffarabad

Neelum Valley

Historic Red Fort in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir.

Ringchan Rock

Khaplu

Rumbur Valley

Chitral

Traditional Kalash valley visited from Ayun.

Rupal Valley

Astore

Rupal Waterfall

Astore

SOQ village

Sadpara Lake

Skardu

Lake near Skardu town.

Sailing Fish Point

Khaplu

A tranquil picnic and trout farming spot in Saling Village near Khaplu, renowned for fresh trout, clear spring-fed waters, and peaceful views of the Shyok River valley.

Sarfaranga Cold Desert

Shigar Valley

A iconic cold desert located in Shigar Valley near Skardu, famous for its vast high-altitude sand dunes framed by rugged snow-capped Karakoram mountains.

Satpara lake

Skardu

Satpara Lake a stunning high-altitude natural lake near Skardu, renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, central island, and supply of fresh water to the valley.

Satrangi Lake

Gilgit

Coloured Naltar lake reached by jeep from Gilgit — pine forest and alpine water.

Shahi Mosque Chitral

Chitral

Shahi Mosque on the Chitral River.

Shandur Pass

Gilgit-Baltistan

Shangla Top

Shangla

Mountain pass linking Swat toward Besham / Indus.

Sharda

Neelum Valley

Historic Neelum Valley town — gateway to Arrang Kel and Taobat.

Sharda Temple

Neelum Valley

Ancient temple ruins in Sharda, Neelum Valley.

Sharda University

Neelum Valley

Historic university / campus area stop in Sharda, Neelum Valley.

Sheosar Lake

Deosai

Shigar Delta

Shigar Valley

A picturesque braided river delta where the Shigar River meets the Indus, known for its sprawling sand dunes and serene mountain views.

Shigar Fort

Shigar Valley

A 17th-century palace built by the Amacha Dynasty, known as the Palace on the Rock (Fong-Khar), blending traditional Balti and Mughal architecture in the Shigar Valley.

Shogran

Shogran

Pine-forest plateau above Kuwai — base for Siri Paye and Kaghan Valley views.

Siri Paye Meadows

Shogran

Alpine meadows above Shogran reached by 4x4 jeep — classic day trip with Makra Peak views.

Skardu Bazaar

Skardu

Summer Nala

Chilas

Kohistan valley on the KKH between Besham and Chilas.

Swat Motorway

Swat

Modern motorway approach into Swat Valley from Islamabad.

Swat Motorway Tunnels

Swat

Tunnel stretches on the Swat Motorway corridor.

Taobat

Neelum Valley

Last scenic village of Neelum Valley — wooden houses and clear streams.

Tarishing Valley

Astore

Tattu Village

Fairy Meadows

Jeep drop village before the hike to Fairy Meadows.

Thal

Kumrat

Thal approach to Kumrat Valley.

Three Mountain Junction

Chilas

Viewpoint near Jaglot where the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges meet.

Tirich Mir

Chitral

Highest peak of the Hindu Kush, viewed from Chitral when weather allows.

Toli Peer

Rawalakot

Hilltop viewpoint above Rawalakot.

Tormik valley

Skardu

Upper Kachura lake

Skardu

It's best to Visit this lake During Morning or Evening Time.

Ushu Forest Kalam

Kalam

Pine forest above Kalam toward Mahodand.

Ushu Glacier

Kalam

Glacier above Ushu Forest near Mahodand.

Utror Valley

Kalam

Lush valley west of Kalam with streams and mountain villages.

Wooden Bridge Kumrat

Kumrat Valley

Traditional wooden bridge over the Kumrat river.

Zilzaal Lake

Dao Khan

Lake formed after the earthquake near Dao Khan.