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When RANI MUKERJI Openly TRAVEL PAKISTAN PAKISTAN CORNER

Criticised PREITY ZINTA For Talking Too Much: A Ghazal by

“She Has Opinion About Everything” Ahmed Faraz

Aap ki yaad aati rahi raat bhar
Chandni dil dukhati rahi raat bhar

HUNZA VALLEY Koee Khushboo badalti rahi pairahan
Koee tasveer gati rahi raat bhar
Pakistan is home to some of the most beautiful places
in the world. Last month we talked about the second- Jo na aaya ussay koee zanjeer-e-dar
largest salt mine in the world - Khewra Salt Mine. This
month we will talk about a breathtaking mountainous Har sada par bulati rahi raat bhar
valley which is an artwork of nature – The Hunza Valley
Located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, Ek umeed say dil behlata raha
situated at the north/west of Hunza River, Hunza Valley Ek tamanna satati rahi raat bhar
is called Heaven on Earth. It is a mountaineer’s dream
as well since it is surrounded by several high peaks
including, Rakaposhi, Hunza Peak, BojahagurDuanasir
II, Darmyani Peak, Ghenta Sar, Ultar Sar, and Ladyfinger
Peak. Did You Know?
The tourist gets mesmerized by its natural beauty, scenic
attractions, and the highs and lows of its hilly drives and
hikes. Some of the most popular and loved sights of
Hunza include:
The month of February marks the birthdays of
PASSU CONES: a mountain range near Village Passu some extremely important people in the history of
in the Gilgit Baltistan region in Pakistan. They are called
Passu cones due to their cone shape. Pakistan as well as some internationally acclaimed
celebrities. To name a few:
ATTABAD LAKE: born as a result of a massive landslide
in 2010, this dazzling turquoise mountain lake has Faiz Ahmed Faiz (Poet): February 13, 1911
become one of the major attractions offering activities
like boating, jet-skiing, fishing, and other recreational Syed Noor (Film Director): February 21, 1950
activities. Abida Parveen (Sufi Singer): February 20, 1954
Nauman Ejaz (Actor): February 14, 1965
BAZAAR OF KARIMBAD: famous for its local handicrafts,
handmade rugs, traditional embroidered caps, shawls, Shafqat Amanat Ali (Singer): February 26, 1965
handwoven cloth (paffu), and its gemstones, particularly Shoaib Malik (Cricketer): February 01, 1982
Ruby. Sanam Saeed (Actress, Singer): February 02, 1985

ALTIT FORT: located in the Altit village, built with great
architectural design on a rock of a mountain where the
Hunza River flows at its back, this is the oldest fort in
northern areas.

BALTIT FORT: winner of several numerous awards
including Tourism of Tomorrow Award, Asia-Pacific
Heritage for Cultural Conservation- Award of Excellence
(UNESCO), and The Time Magazine of Asia’s Best of
Asia Award in 2005, this is another beautiful fort in the
Hunza valley which is built at the top of Karimabad. by KIRAN HAYAT

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