{"id":16731,"date":"2022-02-02T13:04:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T13:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/?p=16731"},"modified":"2024-04-02T17:56:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T17:56:41","slug":"pakistan-winter-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/world\/asia\/pakistan\/pakistans-top-winter-travel-destinations-in-2022-1.85096152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Gulf News\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a>recently revealed its top picks for winter destinations in Pakistan. Undoubtedly, Pakistan is one of the major tourist destinations that is a favorite of\u00a0foreigners despite the horrifying pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Picturesque northern Pakistan has long been a favorite year-round destination for climbers worldwide, but the country is now looking to establish itself as a winter destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter sports and cultural festivals are held annually in Pakistan&#8217;s snow-capped valleys to promote adventure and winter tourism and attract local and international tourists. Pakistan is ready to welcome tourists to its popular winter destinations but has imposed some restrictions this year due to the coronavirus. Visitors should bring physical or digital proof of vaccinations, as new virus variants remain a concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pakistan_Winter_Destinations\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pakistan Winter Destinations<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Pakistan_Winter_Destinations\" >Pakistan Winter Destinations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Winter_Destinations_2023_Hunza_and_Skardu_in_Gilgit-Baltistan\" >Winter Destinations 2023 Hunza and Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Top_Places_to_Visit_in_Gilgit_Baltistan\" >Top Places to Visit in Gilgit Baltistan:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Winter_Destinations_2023_Swat_Valley_Murree_Galiyat_and_Kumrat_in_KPK\" >Winter Destinations 2023: Swat Valley, Murree Galiyat, and Kumrat in KPK<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Top_Places_to_Visit_in_KPK\" >Top Places to Visit in KPK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Winter_Destinations_Neelum_Valley_in_Azad_Kashmir\" >Winter Destinations: Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Top_Places_to_Visit_in_AJK\" >Top Places to Visit in AJK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Winter_Destinations_2023_Quetta_and_Ziarat_in_Balochistan\" >Winter Destinations 2023: Quetta and Ziarat in Balochistan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Top_Places_to_Visit_In_Balochistan\" >Top Places to Visit In Balochistan\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Winter_Destinations_2023_Forts_deserts_and_Beaches_in_Sindh\" >Winter Destinations 2023: Forts, deserts, and Beaches in Sindh<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Top_Places_to_Visit_in_Sindh\" >Top Places to Visit in Sindh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Winter_Destinations_2023_Archaeological_cultural_and_heritage_sites_in_Punjab\" >Winter Destinations 2023: Archaeological, cultural, and heritage sites in Punjab<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Top_Places_To_Visit_In_Punjab\" >Top Places To Visit In Punjab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/pakistan-winter-destinations\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Pakistan has four seasons, this makes it unique among all other countries. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer in Pakistan has its own color, and the color of cherry blossoms is everywhere in spring. Autumn has its characteristics, while winter has its majestic scenery.\u00a0 Pakistan is known for its hospitality, cuisine, historical sites, and, most importantly, majestic mountains. Pakistan has five peaks over 8,000 meters above sea level, including K2, the second-highest peak in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By organizing sports and cultural celebrations, the government is gradually investing in facilities and infrastructure to make it more attractive for tourists, skiers, hikers, and climbers. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has also resumed air travel, with a flight to Skardu hailed as &#8220;the most beautiful and exciting flight&#8221; with breathtaking views of the world&#8217;s highest mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Destinations_2023_Hunza_and_Skardu_in_Gilgit-Baltistan\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winter Destinations 2023 <\/strong><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hunza and Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost is Gilgit Baltistan, the favorite place to visit in Pakistan in any season. The Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan covers an area of \u200b\u200b72,400 square kilometers and is where the three most potent mountain ranges meet, the Himalayas, Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush. Shaded by snow-capped peaks, the scenic valleys of Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu have attracted tourists for decades. Hunza Valley offers unique landscapes, from mountains to historic buildings to unique culture and heritage, including the 1,000-year-old Altit Fort and the 700-year-old Baltit Fort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16823\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16823\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16823\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Pakistan-2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2022 By Gulf News\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Pakistan-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Pakistan-2-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous crystal clear Attabad Lake is also located near Hunza. British mountaineer Eric Shipton describes the Hunza Valley as &#8220;the ultimate expression of mountain magnificence,&#8221; with the famous Mount Rakaposhi being the valley&#8217;s star attraction. According to tourists, the area enjoys beautiful views of Pakistan&#8217;s highest peak and unforgettable sunrises. Some of Gilgit-Baltistan&#8217;s winter sports attractions include Khungrab Ice Marathon, Deosai Ski Crossing, Naltar and Astor Skiing, and Hunza Ice Hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_to_Visit_in_Gilgit_Baltistan\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2017\/05\/31\/top-places-in-gilgit-baltistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Top Places to Visit in Gilgit Baltistan:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Attabad Lake Hunza Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Shangrila Lake Skardu Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Nagar Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Khaplu Fort\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Shigar Desert<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Gupis Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Astore Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Deosai National Park<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hussaini Bridge ad much mor<\/strong><\/span><\/em>e<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Destinations_2023_Swat_Valley_Murree_Galiyat_and_Kumrat_in_KPK\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winter Destinations 2023: <\/strong><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Swat Valley, Murree Galiyat, and Kumrat in KPK<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is known for its diverse natural beauty and magnificent valleys, including the Swat, Kagan, and Kumrat valleys. The Swart Valley is also famous in eastern Switzerland for its green pine trees, snow-capped peaks, and sparkling lakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16822\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16822\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16822\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Denmark-2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2022 By Gulf News\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Denmark-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Denmark-2-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remote Kumrat Valley is known as the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2022\/02\/02\/best-pakistan-winter-destinations-2022-by-gulf-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hidden Gem of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a>&#8221; for its fantastic valley setting, forested mountains, and waterfalls. Another area worth visiting in KP is the Galiyat district which includes Nathiagali, Donga Gali, Changla Gali, and Ayubia. The Ice Festival&#8217;s exciting adventures are a significant attraction for tourists from the diaspora.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_to_Visit_in_KPK\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2021\/12\/31\/tourist-sites-of-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top Places to Visit in KPK<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mahdond Lake\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Lulusar Lake<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>White Palace (Marghazar)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Kumrat Valley\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Bhurban<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Patriata<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Naran Kaghan Valley\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Shandor pass and much more<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Destinations_Neelum_Valley_in_Azad_Kashmir\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winter Destinations: Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 144-kilometer arc-shaped Neelum Valley is located in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The valley features lush green terrain, mountains, sparkling freshwater streams, and lush forests. Known as the &#8220;blue gem&#8221; as a summer tourist destination, Neelum Valley is now emerging as a new winter destination as the local government encourages tourists to visit the valley through its vibrant festivals and sporting events.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16820\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16820\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16820\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bahamas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2022 By Gulf News\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bahamas-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bahamas-1-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_to_Visit_in_AJK\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2018\/03\/20\/best-tourist-destinations-in-azad-kashmir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top Places to Visit in AJK<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Dhani Noseri Waterfall.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pir Chinasi<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Kutton Jagran Valley.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Keran Valley.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Upper Neelum.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Ratti Gali Lake.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sharda Neelum Valley.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Kel\/Arrang Kel.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Destinations_2023_Quetta_and_Ziarat_in_Balochistan\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winter Destinations 2023: <\/strong><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Quetta and Ziarat in Balochistan<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balochistan is a beautiful geological and topographic wonderland with golden deserts, spectacular mountains, and excellent coastal areas, including Gwadar Beach and Stora Island. Moreover, the Nushki and Kharan deserts are among the most enchanting in the region because of their vast size. Wadi Ziarat is the most famous tourist destination and home to the second-largest juniper forest in the world. The valley stays cool in summer and is covered in snow in winter. Hana Lake is another excellent place to visit near the snow-covered city of Quetta in winter. Hingol National Park in Balochistan is known for its unique rock formations and diverse fauna.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16819\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16819\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16819\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mexico-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2022 By Gulf News\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mexico-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mexico-1-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_to_Visit_In_Balochistan\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2020\/02\/11\/place-to-visit-in-quetta-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top Places to Visit In Balochistan\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Quaid Residency\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Quetta Fort<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hanna Lake\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Spin Karez\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Gawadar\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Astola island<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Destinations_2023_Forts_deserts_and_Beaches_in_Sindh\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winter Destinations 2023: <\/strong><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forts, deserts, and Beaches in Sindh<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who don&#8217;t like snow-capped valleys, central Pakistan has sandy deserts, vast landscapes, green fields, sparkling beaches, and the Arabian Sea to the south. Sindh is home to the ancient city of Monhen jo Daro, a well-preserved relic of the Indus Valley civilization, numerous ruins, and forts, as well as stunning beaches and the commercial center of Karachi. Winter is the best time to explore Sindh\u2019s interior culture, with summer temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius. The Ranikot, Umerkot, and Kot Diji forts offer breathtaking views of Sindh, reminiscent of ancient times when Pakistan was the cradle of civilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16817\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16817\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16817\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Salvador-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2022 By Gulf News\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Salvador-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Salvador-1-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_to_Visit_in_Sindh\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2018\/01\/06\/5-places-of-sindh-to-visit-during-winter-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top Places to<\/strong> Visit<strong> in Sindh<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Mohatta Palace<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Quaid\u2019s Tomb<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ranikot Fort<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Gorakh Hill Station<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Kot Diji fort<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Karoonjhar Mountain<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Keenjhar Lake<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Destinations_2023_Archaeological_cultural_and_heritage_sites_in_Punjab\"><\/span><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winter Destinations 2023: <\/strong><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Archaeological, cultural, and heritage sites in Punjab<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab has many heritage and cultural sites, rich agricultural land, and an extensive network of rivers, canals, shrines, forts, and gardens dating back to the Mughal era. It is a melting pot of religion and culture, with Sufi shrines, Sikh Buddhist monasteries, Gurdwaras, and Hindu temples all over the province. The rich culture of the walled city of Lahore, the holy sites of Multan, the magnificent palaces of Bahawalpur, and the Drava Fort in the Jolistan Desert are some of the most attractive tourist destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16818\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16818\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16818\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Maldives-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2022 By Gulf News\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Maldives-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Maldives-1-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Pakistan Winter Destinations 2023 By Gulf News<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Places_To_Visit_In_Punjab\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/2020\/08\/24\/50-places-of-lahore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top Places To Visit In Punjab<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Badshahi Mosque<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Qila Rohtas<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Minar e Pakistan<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Wazir Khan Mosque<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Shah Rukh e Alam Mosuleum\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Derawar Fort<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Khewra Mine<\/strong><\/span><\/em>s<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the wake of the Murree tragedy, police urged tourists to be fully prepared, stock up on extra fuel, rechargeable batteries, trailers, and snow chains, take extra care when taking selfies, and check the weather before traveling. Meanwhile, tourists are urging authorities to improve food and accommodation standards, rein in local tourism and ensure sustainable tourism through waste disposal fines, proper waste management, and recycling facilities. Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/pakistantourntravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pakistan Tour Package<\/a> now.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulf News\u00a0recently revealed its top picks for winter destinations in Pakistan. Undoubtedly, Pakistan is one of the major tourist destinations that is a favorite of\u00a0foreigners despite the horrifying pandemic. \u00a0Picturesque northern Pakistan has long been a favorite year-round destination for climbers worldwide, but the country is now looking to establish itself as a winter destination. 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