Around the World in 80 Clicks

Moenjodaro

One of the oldest civilizations in the world left a remarkably well-planned city whose walls still stand testimony ... [more]

Hiran Minar

Once a royal hunting resort some 40km northwest of Lahore, dilapidated Hiran Minar now gives an idea of the wealth ... [more]

Wazir Khan mosque

A pearl in the walled city of Lahore, 17th century Wazir Khan mosque offers richly decorated walls and ceilings, ... [more]

Ganish old town

Hidden in a pocket in the Hunza valley, the old town of Ganish is the oldest settlement on this section of the ... [more]

Baltit Fort

Baltit Fort rises high above the Hunza Valley floor, and was once the seat of the Hunza kingdom; it now is restored ... [more]

Patundas

Hiking up to Patundas brings you across Passu glacier, with panoramas of high-altitude mountain peaks; the higher ... [more]

Hussaini suspension bridge

It looks precarious from a distance, and when you walk across, it certainly is: the suspension bridge near the ... [more]

Khunjerab Pass

The highest paved international border crossing, the highest point of the famous Karakoram Highway: the Khunjerab ... [more]

Fairy Meadows drive

Not for the faint of heart, the narrow jeep track to Fairy Meadows has been hewn out of the steep mountains with ... [more]

Nanga Parbat Base Camp

One of the easiest high-altitude base camps to reach, the hike up to Nanga Parbat Base Camp offers spectacular ... [more]

Lahore Fort

A huge souvenir from the Mughal period, Lahore Fort offers an insight into the opulence of an empire at its zenit, ... [more]

Badshahi Mosque

Not just a major landmark but also a place of prayer for muslims, Badshahi Mosque stands at the northern side ... [more]

Derawar Fort

From the dry desert of Cholistan, a massive fortress rises up: Derawar Fort, for many centuries a stronghold for ... [more]

Uch Sharif tombs

On the outskirts of the historic town of Uch Sharif, you can find a collection of late medieval tombs as well ... [more]

Peshawar old city

One of the oldest cities of South Asia, Peshawar is still very much alive, and walking around its walled city ... [more]

Takht-i-Bahi

Tucked away on a hill rising above a town with the same name, the World Heritage ruins of Takht-i-Bahi are one ... [more]

Pakistani truck decorations

They are everywhere: Pakistani trucks with dazzling decorations all around, moving works of art, and nothing makes ... [more]

Wagah border ceremony

For a surrealistic experience, the daily border ceremony at Wagah ranks high: where else can you see sworn enemies ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Pakistan. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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