Pakistan is immensely important country regarding the history of mankind and of ancient civilization. Starting from the early humans the hand-axe man dated 2.5 million years ago to the recent era, Pakistan’s location played a vital role. Today this blog will explain the top ten historical places to visit in Pakistan if you are an enthusiast of culture and history or you are a first timer travelling to Pakistan. With Nanga Parbat Adventure covering all of these historical places with authentic guides to explain the history makes it even exciting to visit these historical places.
1. Mohenjo – Daro
Mohenjo-Daro, one of the oldest sites belongs to the ancient civilization of Indus. Dated back to 2500 BCE, has a marvellous structure of that period. It consists of calculated streets, two stories buildings, Granaries, and the famous Indus red ware pottery leave people be amazed by the ancient people of Indus.
2. Taxila
Taxila is he ancient Buddhist city. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the first and important site for learning Buddhism. The site of Taxila includes universities, monasteries, Stupas, temples and settlement. Taxila is also famous for its art known as Gandharan Art which is a mixture of Local and foreign influences such as Greeks, Persian, Scythians. The site dates back to 6th century BCE.
3. Lahore Fort
Lahore fort is one of the famous tourist attraction point in Lahore. It has rich historical background mostly concerning Mughal-Era Rule. The development of this fort started in the period of Mughal Akbar. There are total 21 notable monuments and 13 gates making it one of the largest complex contain multiple architectural structures in Pakistan, including Sheesh Mahal and Badshahi Mosque.
4. Shalimar Garden
A UNESCO recognised World Heritage site, made for the leisure of Mughal Emperors by Mughal Jahangir are a series of gardens build in Persian architecture. Contains four Quadrants, with water cascades, fountains, and lush green garden making it a relaxing and magnificent area to relax on
holidays.
5. Katas Raj Temples
Katas Raj Temple in a 12 complex temple located in the Kallar Kahar District, Pakistan. Historically, it was created by the Hindu Shahis in 7th century AD however, the story of the temple is connecting to the Hindu Epic Mahabarata. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Chief God Lord Shiva. Along with the complex of Temple there is a Sikh Era Fort created in the vicinity of these temples.
6. Derawar Fort
Derawar Fort is Located in the Cholistan Desert, District Bahawalpur. It is one of the largest forts in the world. A 9th century AD, the fort was built as a tribute to Deoraj Bhati built by his nephew Rai Jajja Bhati. Bhati Belonging to the Rajput clan had control over Rajasthan, and Cholistan was a part of the great Rajasthan desert before the partition of the Sub-Continent.
7. Takht – I – Bahi
Takht – I – bahi a Persian word meaning ‘throne of spring water’ is a Buddhist Monastery and one of the well preserved Monasteries in Pakistan. Located in District Mardan, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. The monastery Founded in the 1st century CE, is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an isolated and serene area on top of the mountain. Containing history with landscape.
8. Faisal Mosque
Located in Islamabad, modern and unique styled mosque is one of the largest mosque in the world. Having a Turkish architect completing the structure of a Bedouin style tent in 1970. Having a total capacity of 300,000 people at the same time. Have the tallest minarets in South Asia.
9. Baltit Fort
A fort located in the Hunza Valley, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Region of Pakistan. UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in 8th century CE. Home of the Ayashkutz royal family of Hunza, it is a 700-year-old fort. Built by the Mirs of Hunza, has been marvelled by its architectural style.
10. Makran Coastal Highway
Makran Coastal Highway, located at the sea coast of Balochistan. One of the eye-catching and historical place abounded by the tourists. Not only the history is associated with the return of the Alexander the Great in 4th BCE but also have multiple fascinating landscape and geomorphological structures such as Princess of Hope, Mud volcanos, and Sphinx of Balochistan.
With Nanga Parbat Adventure all the historical Places of Pakistan can be visited with the proper explanations of the history of Pakistan and these site. One of the oldest are experienced Tour Operating Company will take you to these historical place to see the wonder of the worlds.
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