1. Islamabad

Since its foundation in the 1960s, Islamabad has attracted people from all over Pakistan, making it one of the most cosmopolitan and well planned cities of Pakistan.

Faisal Mosque sits at the foot of the Margalla Hills and is a striking sight resembling a spaceship. The Pakistan Monument resembles a blooming flower, with each petal representing the country’s provinces and is Illuminated at night.

The city is surrounded by hills and the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas are close by, offering plenty of great hiking with the Mughal village of Saidpur a popular destination. Hike to the top of Daman-e-Koh for great views of the city.

2. Karachi

Karachi is the most popular city of in Pakistan. It is also called the Gateway to Pakistan. The city is home to several of Pakistan’s most important museums as well as cultural institutions.

3. Lahore

Lahore is the historic cultural center of the Punjab province of Pakistan. The city is full of beautiful architectures from back during the colonial time, with interesting museums for you to get yourself acquainted with the country's past. Exploration of historical sites includes the Badshahi mosque, Wazir Khan mosque, Lahore Fort, Minar e Pakistan and the surrounding areas.

4. Attari Gate

Every afternoon Indian and Pakistani border guards meet at the border post between Attari and Wagah to engage in a 30-minute display of military showmanship. It's a colourful theatrical display watched in an almost carnival mood.

5. Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat, locally known as Diamer, is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres above sea level. Located in the Diamer District of Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region, Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas.

6. Hunza Valley

Hunza is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Hunza is situated in the extreme northern part of Pakistan, bordering with the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang region of China. The Hunza valley is situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters.

7. Khewra Salt Mine

The Khewra Salt Mine is located in the Salt Range, Potowar pleateau, which rises from the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is Pakistan's largest, the world's 2nd largest.

8. Saif-ul-Maluk Lake

Saiful Muluk is a mountainous lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley, near the town of Naran in the Saiful Muluk National Park. The lake is a source of the Kunhar river. At an elevation of 3,224 m above sea level, the lake is located above the tree line, and is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.

9. Derawar Fort

Derawar Fort is more than 1 kilometer in circumference and 30 meters high, featuring 40 stunning bastions rising out of the vast expanse of empty desert. It’s very difficult to reach in its remote location, and it's a full-day journey to the site of the fort. To go inside, one needs special permisssion from the Amir of Bahawalpur, so visitors need to plan ahead to get the full experience.

10. Mohenjo-daro

Mohenjo-daro meaning 'Mound of the Dead Men' is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh. Built around 2500 BC, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, and one of the world's earliest major cities, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt.

11. Khyber Pass

The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the northwest of Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan. It connects the town of Landi Kotal to the Valley of Peshawar at Jamrud by traversing part of the Spin Ghar mountains.