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Pakistan has myriad phases to showcase to the world. A trip to Pakistan will present to you civilization, nature, adventure, food and people at its best.  The landscape of this country are like the beautiful lyrics of a song which when woven together form a beautiful natural spread. The country has been witness to several conquests and battles and has subsequently been ruled by several dynasties. It has absorbed the best from all these kingdoms and now presents its beautiful multi dimensional hues. Since long Pakistan has enjoyed its strategic placement en route several trade routes and has been a cradle for the development of several civilizations. All this left their undeniable stamp on the art, culture and history of Pakistan.

Initially Pakistan was a part of India until its partition from India in 1947. As a result of this all the historical records of Pakistan bear the same facts as that by India which include the conquest of the soil by the Persians, the Greeks and several other kingdoms. The British ruled over the Indian subcontinent till the year 1947 and their departure saw the partition of Pakistan from the Indian mainland. This partition was carried out on the basis of religion where the Muslims decided to make Pakistan their homeland while India had a majority of Hindus. Later on even Bangladesh(was then referred to as East Pakistan)which though thousands of miles apart from Pakistan was included as a part of Pakistan. Partition of Pakistan with India gave birth to communal unrest in Pakistan sparking turmoil and tension. With time as stability was finding its place here up came the split of East Pakistan from Pakistan in 1972 leading to the formation of Bangladesh. It took several years for the people of Pakistan to take control over the entire situation and provide the present state of democracy and peace.

As far as sightseeing is concerned there are present a plethora of options in Pakistan to stimulate you and make your holiday in Pakistan worthwhile. There are gardens, forts, architectural wonders, mosques and an impressive array of old world buildings situated in Pakistan which are a must see when touring this unique country. the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are a worth visit. Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. Rawalpindi showcases the old colonial wonders of Pakistan while it is Islamabad which puts forward the new, modern and developed face of the country in front of the world. The narrow lanes and hidden markets of Rawalpindi present an entirely different time to the visitors that surely takes one back several decades. Also offering a walk into the rich ancient times of Pakistan is the city of Lahore with its forts, museums and palaces. Archeologists and philanthropists can have a field time going through the excavations of the Harappa as well as Mohenjodaro civilization.  These excavation sites are located near the town of Peshawar. Adventure seekers would relish the opportunity to get to view some of the most magnificent peaks of the Himalayas including mount K2 and Nanga Parbat as well as the glaciers of Baltoro and Batura. Hot watersprings and clear water springs full of fresh trout welcome the visitors to the beautiful and scenic area of Chitral which lies secluded in the Hindu Kush mountain ranges. On the south of Pakistan there is Karachi which is a very large port and most of the Pakistan’s international trade happens from this.

Also located nearby is the breathtaking Swat valley which provides incredible panoramic views of mountains blanketed in alpine foliage. This area was home to Buddhism in olden times and its ruins can be traced back till date in this area.

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