Top 10 places to visit in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 Top 10 places to visit in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

It is well said that:

“At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.”

Enjoying nature is the best way to purify our minds as it is a source of relaxation and advancement in pleasant feelings. Everyone should visit the glorious places in this world and if you want to enjoy the natural scenery you must visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a stunning place in the North West of Pakistan. It is an entertaining place for tourists due to beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, lush green valleys, mighty rivers, wildlife, and so on.

The beautiful places to visit KPK are as following:

1. Nathiagali

2. Swat Valley

3. Lake Saif-ul-Malook

4. Chitral

5. Kalash valley

6. Ansoo lake

7. Shogran Valley

8. Thandiani

9. Mushkpiri

10. Ayubia National Park

Nathiagali:

Nathiagali is one of the most attractive places in KPK and it takes a few hours to reach Abbottabad and as well as from Murree. The weather at this pace is pleasant due to its high altitude, in summers the temperature is moderate but in winters the temperature decreases which results in snowfall. This is the best place for mountain lovers and hiking and trekking. It's the perfect place for a picnic, especially in May, June, July, and August. This place is very foggy and anyone can enjoy this weather as the clouds came low even youcan touch them.

Swat:

A place which is named Switzerland due to its scenic beauty is Swat Valley. To reach this stunning place we can head towards it from Peshawar, Rawalpindi, and also from Islamabad. It's a green lush valley and popular for its archeology. A peak named Falak Sher is the highest peak of the Hindukush mountain range is situated in this valley and a lot of people visit there for hiking and spending honeymoon. The temperature is tolerable from March to October. Swat Valley is a spectacular place to enjoy nature and one of the top attractions of KPK.

 Lake Saif-ul-Malook:

One of the sites for tourist attraction in KPK is the lake Saif-ul-Malook due to its clear crystal and sea-green water. It is situated between the majestic mountains, in the Kaghan valley. Another reason for tourist attraction is the tale of fairies, long time ago a prince named Saif-ul-Malook from Naran fell in love with a girl and she was a fairy princess named Badi-ul-Jamal. Now it is said that the fairies used to dance along the lake. Malka Parbat one of the highest peaks lies near this lake.

The beauty of the lake:

The beauty of the lake is described in a few lines:

" The water is greenish-blue and freezing in the Midwest of glaciers like Malika Parbat."

The lake is also called the magical lake as it gets freezes when temperatures fall below minus. The perfect time to visit this lake is in the summers because you can enjoy fishing and boating.

 Chitral:

Chitral is one of the fascinating and peaceful districts of Pakistan, which lies in the North of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is an attractive place due to its natural beauty, distinct culture, and one of the stunning place in the Hindukush range. The geography of Chitral is incredible due to the gigantic glaciers, meadowlands, steep mountains, lush green valleys. In summers the weather is pleasant and in winters there is heavy snowfall. Here, one of the favorite activities of tourists is mountain climbing and hiking.

Kalash Valley:

Kalash is one of the well-known valleys in Chitral. The people of Kalash are called Kalashi, the descendants of Alexander the Great having the Greeks culture. They are popular due to their unique culture and traditions. The people of Kalash celebrate several festivals and feasts, enjoying their ceremonies by dancing and drinking. The festivals named Chilam Joshi, Uchau, and Choimus are celebrated in May and September. From April to October, the weather is amazing. Nature and the parks of Kalash are the main tourist attractions. It is a very wonderous valley and rich in fruits and vegetables.

Ansoo lake:

" Ansoo" the lake of tears, is considered one of the highest lakes in the Himalayas. This lake is in the valley of Kaghan. It takes a lot of hours of trekking to reach there, there are two ways to visit this stunning lake. Firstly, we can get there from the Saif ul Malook lake. Secondly, we can reach over there from the village of Mahandri which is in the South of Naran valley.

Tale of Ansoo lake:

The tale of this lake is bound with the tale of the lake Saif ul Malook. There was a demon Duo Safaid the white giant was fell in love with the fairy princess Badar Jamal but she loved Prince Saif and when the giant comes to know this he cried a lot which results in the formation of this Ansoo lake. According to the tale, the cry of the white giant formed this lake. No one knows whether this is true or not but it amuses a lot of visitors to visit with their loved ones.

Shogran Valley:

Shogran Valley, one of the elegant hill station in Mansera, the district of KPK. This hill station is a few kilometers away from the Naran Valley. It has wooded peaks along with the grasslands at the tops. The views of nature are memorable and unforgettable especially the sunset and the sunrise. The weather in Shogran Valley is charming, in summer temperature is tolerable, and in winters anyone can enjoy the snowfall. Some of the famous places to visit in Shogran Valley are Siri Paye, Malkondi forests, and Mini-zoo Shogran. Shogran Valley is a castle of ice as you can enjoy the pleasant snow and also walk in the forest, it's breathtaking.

Thandiani:

A good place to visit is KPK which is situated on a plateau in Thandiani. It is a very cold hill station as this is above sea level and its location is in the South of Abbottabad. It is full of scenic beauty because it is at a high altitude and anyone can enjoy the scenery looks from a height which includes the mountains of Kaghan and Kohistal and the lush green forests. A lot of people visit here to enjoy nature and the snowy mountains. The wildlife in this place are leopards, monkeys, pheasants, and squirrels. Some of the exciting places near Thandiani are the Mukshpuri top, Kashmir point, and the Mirjana mountain. This pace is also famous for its sweet and cold water. This area can refresh the minds of every individual due to its cold breeze and fresh air.

Mushkpuri:

Mushkpiri is the second-highest hill in the region of Galyat and is located in the district Abbottabad. It's has enticed a lot of people to trek and hiking as it is safe and easy. It has astonishing green forests of pine, green fields and of course fresh air for relaxation. From the maximum height of Mushkpuri we and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the river Jhelum, Circle Bakote, and Bagh the district of AJK. In winters there is a lot of snowfall and the shining sun on the snow looks glamorous.

Ayubia National Park:

This lovely park is located in Abbottabad having a green lush forest. The Ayubia park was named after the second President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan. The tourists gave it the title of heaven due to its spectacular beauty. It is an adventurous Park and one of the most visiting places by tourists for a lot of activities which includes trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking and bird watching as there were a variety of birds like hill pigeon, spotted dove, Indian sparrow, hawk, and Kestrel. This park leads to a Pipeline track and anyone can enjoy trekking. It's the homeland for wildlife which includes leopard and black bear.