Pakistan - a place for adventure tourism
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Tayyab Mir
Those who think Pakistan is all about historical sites, great food, exciting cities and bustling bazaars may not be aware that Pakistan is also an excellent destination to enjoy adventure sports. There are a number of adventure sport destinations in Pakistan that one can travel to. And the range of the adventure sports of the country is immense. From jeep safari to mountaineering, from fishing to river rafting, from skiing to trekking, Pakistan is endowed with such geographical features that make it excellent tourist destination for adventures. Pakistan is home to five of fourteen peaks above 8000 metres (K-2), Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum-1, Gasherbrum-11 and Broad Peak). Besides, 70 percent of mountain peaks above 7000 metres are also located in Pakistan. Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir regions offer wonderful opportunities for various adventure sports. Its rivers tumpling down from the snow capped mountains and glaciers. There are mountains that offer wonderful trekking trails that lead to some beautiful spots. The rivers Chitral, Indus, Gilgit, Swat, Hunza, Kunar and the Neelam offer exciting opportunities for water sports. White water rafting, Kayaking and canoeing are some adventure activities that you can enjoy on these rivers. Some of the destinations that can be visited for jeep safari include Gilgit, Hunza, Shandur, Sust and Skardu. Horse and camel safaris are other two exciting activities that one can enjoy on hisher adventure tours to Pakistan.
Those who think Pakistan is all about historical sites, great food, exciting cities and bustling bazaars may not be aware that Pakistan is also an excellent destination to enjoy adventure sports. There are a number of adventure sport destinations in Pakistan that one can travel to. And the range of the adventure sports of the country is immense. From jeep safari to mountaineering, from fishing to river rafting, from skiing to trekking, Pakistan is endowed with such geographical features that make it excellent tourist destination for adventures. Pakistan is home to five of fourteen peaks above 8000 metres (K-2), Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum-1, Gasherbrum-11 and Broad Peak). Besides, 70 percent of mountain peaks above 7000 metres are also located in Pakistan. Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir regions offer wonderful opportunities for various adventure sports. Its rivers tumpling down from the snow capped mountains and glaciers. There are mountains that offer wonderful trekking trails that lead to some beautiful spots. The rivers Chitral, Indus, Gilgit, Swat, Hunza, Kunar and the Neelam offer exciting opportunities for water sports. White water rafting, Kayaking and canoeing are some adventure activities that you can enjoy on these rivers. Some of the destinations that can be visited for jeep safari include Gilgit, Hunza, Shandur, Sust and Skardu. Horse and camel safaris are other two exciting activities that one can enjoy on hisher adventure tours to Pakistan.