How many of you have marked Pakistan in your to travel list this year. The aroma of the spices, and the hospitality is awaiting you in the beautiful landscape of Pakistan. In the last decade Pakistan has been depicted as a terror state with a lot anarchy and terrorism. Our own western media has been showing it all the time as a terrorizing backward state. The reality is altogether different on ground for those foreigners who have visited Pakistan. For them Pakistan is most misunderstood country and that too because of media’s hypocrisy that has been instilled in the minds of people.
Security
The most important aspect is the security situation in the country and it is worth mentioning here that the situation has been altogether changed from what the media shows. It’s a completely peaceful state with loving and caring people who love to have visitors and guests from around the world in their country. Don’t fall for what you see on TV, rather go for the reviews of other travellers and bloggers like the Polish Blogger Eva Zu Beck who has fallen in love with Pakistan after visiting it. Migraintology the famous YouTube food channel is in love with Pakistan’s food.
Food
You’ve got to admit, Pakistanis have got one of the best cuisines in the world. From steaming spicy meat to sizzling curries and oven fresh naans, the Pakistanis love their food and make all those who travel there fall in love with it too. The beauty of Pakistan is that their food is divided as per regions so you would find different types of cuisines within the same country. Don’t miss out on their famous food items like Nihari (a cooked beef stew), Haleem (mashed beef cooked in a stew), Sajji (barbecued whole chicken) , fresh naans that make your salivary glands water etc. This one trip to Pakistan is going to change your view of your own food.
Terrain
From the largest mountains of the world in the North, to the barren deserts in the south that continue till you reach the sea, Pakistan has got it all. With such a diverse terrain you could possibly imagine, Pakistan has got a lot to offer to its visitors. If you are up for some hiking or lovely time in the mountains then this is the best destination for you. It is home to the three largest mountain ranges of the world, the Hindukush, Karakoram and the Himalayas. If you want some road trip in beautiful green plains then the plains of Punjab await you or if you would like some adventures along the coastline then the Arabian sea in the south will offer you sights and options which you won’t forget. The Northern areas of Pakistan are the most special areas and have got some best sights to offer the travellers and visitors. The stunning places like Skardu, Gilgit , Attabad Lake will leave your jaws open in awe at the awesomeness and beauty of nature in those places.
Hospitality
Treating guest as a special VIP is part of the Pakistani culture. So you will find that every Pakistani will be open to you and will open their hearts and homes for you. You will always find that peculiar smile on their faces when you visit them and all of them are always ready to take a happy selfie with the foreigners. There are Pakistanis who consider it as a bad thing to take payment from guests so you would find many Pakistanis who would refuse to take any payments from you. You would be offered such love and care that you will forget other things for a while. The warmth of love and care brings many things together and this warmth that you’ll experience in your trip of Pakistan will always stay with you.
Culture
The Pakistani culture is so diverse and rich in traditions that everyone who visits Pakistan falls in love with it. From the rich dresses of ladies to the smartly turned out Shalwar Kameez of the gents you will be offered many wonderful touches of their rich culture which welcome and absorbs guests in itself. Pakistan has altogether 4 provinces with each province offering a separate and unique opportunities of entertainment to its visitors.
Entertainment
There are so many new sources of Entertainment in this country that offer a refreshing and new experience to the travellers. Having a lunch in the lush green fields of Punjab or walking along the green beaches of Arabian Sea to cave exploration in the barren province of Balochistan you would forget the entertainments like Bungee Jumping etc.
Conclusion
Pakistan is a most misunderstood state when it comes to travelling and visiting. Mostly because of the recent decade’s anarchy that has been spread in the region. All the tourists who have travelled Pakistan narrate an altogether different story and tell us totally opposite from the Media and what it has to say. Travelling to Pakistan is the main hype now on travel sites and food blogs because of their overwhelming love and taste that they offer to the tourists. Entertainment sites like food blogs , travel sites are slowly tilting towards showing Pakistan’s positive image. Even on gaming sites like New UK Casino you’d find many slot games on the Subcontinental theme. So don’t miss it out and do add Pakistan to your must travel list.
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