It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]!!!
K2 has never been climbed in winter.
Sunday, 26 June 2011
K2 Second Highest Mountain
It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]!!!
K2 has never been climbed in winter.
Kalam Valley Swat Pakistan
It is a valley along the upper reaches of the Swat River in Swat, Pakistan.
Kalam Valley is known for its waterfalls, lakes and lush green hills, and is a 270 km drive from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
In Kalam the Ushu and Utrot rivers join to form the Swat River. Here, the metalled road ends and shingle road leads to the Ushu and Utrot valleys.
Rakhiot Peak Diamir Pakistan
It lies just south of the Indus River, in the Diamir District of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Not far to the north is the western end of the Karakoram range.
Ninth Highest Mountain on Earth
It is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters (26,660 ft). It is also an immense, dramatic peak that rises far above its surrounding terrain.
Laila Peak Pakistan
It has a distinctive spear-like shape. One of the most beautiful & scenic snow covered mountain of the world.
The Laila peak has been climbed only twice.
Baltoro Glacier and Concordia Base Camp
This is the view from Concordia towards the valley of the Baltoro Glacier at dawn. On the left [Paiju peaks], middle ,[Trango towers] & on the right [Grand Cathedra].
It offers the region's best place to camp for mountain enthusiasts not involved in climbing.
Concordia [junction of glaciers] is one of the most spectacular places on Earth.
Mysterious Mountains Hunza Valley and River
Mysterious mountains stand like a wall between Hunza river and valley.
Photographed by: Ishtiaq Ahmed.
Mother of Mist Nagar Valley
Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani [Mother of Mist]. It is situated in the Nagar valley.
Shangrila Heaven on Earth
Also known as "Heaven on Earth", is nestled amongst some of the world's highest peaks.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Photographed by: Sheraz
Flowers of Autumns on Karamber Lake
Karambar Pass marks the boundary between the Chitral and Ishkoman Districts of Pakistan. The Karmabar Lake is almost 3 km long approx and it is 4300 meters above sea level. The flowers of autumns are worth seeing on this lake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Skardu District of Gilgit Baltistan
The Kachura Lakes are two lakes in the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Pakistan. The lakes, at 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) in elevation, are Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Source: http://www.flickr.com/phot
Picture Credit: Atif Saeed
Longest River in World River Indus
Great trans-Himalayan river of South Asia and one of the longest rivers in the world, having a length of 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometres). It has a total drainage area of about 450,000 square miles (1,165,500 square kilometres), of which 175,000 square miles lie in the Himalayan mountains and foothills and the rest in the semiarid plains of Pakistan. The river's annual flow is about 272 billion cubic yards.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Source: http://www.trekearth.com/g
Author: Sheraz
Lake Saiful Muluk
It is located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley (34°52′37.34″N 73°41′37.71″E) near Naran, Pakistan. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake.
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake. It is the story of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake. The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon.
Crown of All Lakes of Kaghan Valley
The word "dudi" means white and "sar" means lake. This name has been given to the lake because of the white color of snow at surrounding peaks. In summer the water of the lake reflects like a mirror. The word "sar" is used with the name of each lake in the area, translating as 'lake.'
It is the crown of all lakes of Kaghan valley. The fact that it cannot be accessed through any vehicle has so far kept it in with its original charm and matchless beauty. The trek to Dudipat starts from Besal which is at a distance of around 55 kms from Naran and is accessible through jeeps.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Biafo Glacier
This is Biafo Glacier - which is a 63 km long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains, Pakistan meets the 49 km long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 feet) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions.
[It is considered to be the most beautiful glacier of the world].
It is also called as "Heaven on Earth".
Pakistan has the most beautiful view of mountains on the planet!
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Jammu and Kashmir Mountain
Mountains of Jammu & Kashmir in the background.
Source: http://www.facebook.com/ph
Photographed by: Syed Mehdi Bukhari
Arror Rock Sindh Pakistan
[near Rohri in Sindh]
The shape of rock was caused by unknown natural forces.
There is also a Shrine on the top.
In France, there is a famous similar shaped rock on sea shore caused by huge water waves but in the middle of barren Arror - such a shape is an Amazing Wonder.
Near this wonder, there are ruins of Bin Qasim Masjid [First ever Masjid built in Subcontinent; during reign of Muhammad Bin Qasim]
Ancient City Near Lasbela Pakistan
This cave city is larger than any other in world.
There are thousands of cave houses in rocks extends to 2 - 3 km.
In Turkey and other European countries, these cave cities are million dollar tourists attraction. Locals say, this was constructed by Prince Saif-al-Maluk.
Sad part, hardly only a Few Pakistanis know about this ancient wonder!
Photographed by: Shah Murad Aliani
Logest Rigid Girder Bridge in 1887
A marvel of nineteenth century engineering, the 'longest "rigid" girder bridge in the world' at that time, was begun in 1887. Designed by Sir Alexander Meadows Rendel, the girder work weighing a massive 3,300 tons was erected by F.E. Robertson, and Hecquet.
It is one of it's own kind and gives a glimpse of Sydney Harbor bridge.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Source: http://www.flickr.com/phot
Author: Agha Waseem Ahmed
Mud Volcano
In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes, all of them in Baluchistan province; there are about 10 locations having clusters of mud volcanoes. In this region, the heights of mud volcanoes range between 800 to 1,550 feet (243.8 to 472.4 m). The most famous is Chandaragup. The biggest crater found at 25°33'13.63"N. 65°44'09.66"E is about 450 feet (137.16 m) in diameter. Most mud volcanoes in this region are situated in out-of-reach areas having very difficult terrain. Dormant mud volcanoes stand like columns of mud in many other areas.
These volcanoes keep the region save from any huge disaster. In Azerbaijan these mud volcanoes are million dollar tourist attraction but sadly we Pakistanis don't even have knowledge about these volcanoes!
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Astola Islan Near Baluchistan
Latitude 25° 7'21.51"N and Longitude 63°50'51.53"E
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Source: http://flickr.com/photos/w
Author: wetlandsofpakistan
Hunza Lake
The beautiful lake was formed due to a massive landslide at Attabad village in Gilgit-Baltistan, 9 miles (14 km) upstream (east) of Karimabad that occurred on January 4, 2010.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Desert on Shore in Baluchistan
This beach and desert is adjacent to Hingol National Park.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Picture Credit: Shah Murad Aliani
Wall of Sindh in Rani Kot
No. It's Wall of Sindh in Ranikot [3 hrs drive from Karachi].
It's the part of one of the Largest Fort in World, Fort of Ranikot.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Railway Track from Rohri to Quetta
This track passes through 20 tunnels and over 368 bridges.
It's the longest Railway gradient of world, and most scenic Railway ride of Asia.
This track also extends from Quetta to Turkey through Iran!
Great Trango Tower
The east face of the Great Trango Tower features the world's greatest nearly vertical drop. [aka Tallest vertical mountain of world]
Located in Gilgit-Baltistan Region of Pakistan.
This is one of the most difficult mountains to climb.
A perfect attraction for Base Jumping, 2 Aussies made world record of base jumping here in 1992.
A very few Pakistanis have knowledge about Trango!
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
The Land of Gold and Copper
This is Saindak Dam in the middle of Barren desert of Saindak-Reko diq, Baluchistan.
[Located 50 km away from Iran Border near Taaftan]
Source: http://www.panoramio.com/p
Author: Faridoon Jamaldini
Cold Desert in Skardu Pakistan
This is one of the most beautiful tourists attraction of Northern areas of Pakistan. There are huge sand plains in Skardu.
In the background you can see snow covered mountains. This is also the highest desert of world.
Even Pakistanis don't know about this beautiful desert!
Photographed by: Yasir Nisar.
Hingol Nation Park
No. It's Hingol National Park of Baluchistan, Pakistan. It got Mysterious Mud mountains, beautiful blue water Hingol river, desert and deep blue Arabian sea. [3.5 hrs drive from Karachi on Makran coastal highway]
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Picture Credit: Unknown.
Katas Raj Temple
This is one of many forts, temples, and places of historical and archeological interest in the Salt Range, Punjab province of Pakistan, as this was part of the Hindu Kingdom of Kashmir in 10 AD.
It is a picturesque sight.
It's been nominated for UNESCO world heritage site.
Very popular among tourists.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Photographed by: Abdul Wahid
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