A few of my ' favourite things' to do in Pakistan / India

[third eye]

Given the new regime of easy visas etc I have often wondered that I were given a chance to visit Pakistan ( & I could afford it) , what all would I like to do / see.

I have listed some below , these are in random order.

1. Visit places I have heard my family members speak of where they lived at different times - Quetta, Nowshera, DI Khan, DG khan, Kohat , Bannu. Have pictures of old houses in the cantt. Wonder if those houses still remain.

2 . Places where some relatives ( post marriage) came from - Gujar Khan.

3. Khyber / Bolan Pass - the history of the sub continent was impacted by what came through or did not come through these passes.

4. Lahore fort, town, Nankana Sahab & other Sikh & Hindu shrines. Also Multan - the city of shrines.

5. Eat - every conceivable type of Chicken / mutton dish that's on offer. Not to mention breads.

6. Travel in Pak trains - anywhere to anywhere.

7. Watch Pak theater - plays .

8. Spend as much time possible / permissible in old libraries.

9 . Shop for onyx and the endless list I would be naturally be given.

10. Meet people - just sit in coffee houses or similar places and talk - get to know them.

The wish list could understandably be endless .. if only I can.

Wonder what others would like to do in India / Pakistan.

 

[Spring Onion]

everything is fine on your list except train travel .

 

[third eye]

everything is fine on your list except train travel .

Train travel gives the ' feel 'of the land.

My views ..

 

[kumarkumar1867]

Add Shaktipeeth Hingola Mata Mandir near Karachi, Kaghan Valley ,Silk route, IVC sites & Taxilla to your list that will make my list of favourites.

 

[Baby Leone]

u wana do so many things...:o?

r u trying to get resident visa cz all the things are not possible in visit visa....

 

[third eye]

u wana do so many things...:o?

r u trying to get resident visa cz all the things are not possible in visit visa....

Have you ever made a wish list ?

One will be lucky to achieve 30 % of what one wants.

No harm in wishing...

 

[third eye]

Now that I am wishing.. I'd like to add to my list.

11. Live in a village in Punjab / Sind for a day or two to see & compare our rural lives.

 

[Spring Onion]

Train travel gives the ' feel 'of the land.

My views ..

i said so because our railways systen is in shambles.

 

[third eye]

i said so because our railways systen is in shambles.

What does it matter ?

Indian Railways are not exactly like the Orient Express.

 

[T90TankGuy]

me i would love to visit Pakistan to eat the food , and see its historic places.

 

[Spring Onion]

What does it matter ?

Indian Railways are not exactly like the Orient Express.

well its like you have metro and we have donkycart .

 

[neehar]

i always wanted to see the indus sites..the cradle for civilization in indian sub continent

 

[third eye]

well its like you have metro and we have donkycart .

I dont know..

When you go to a friends house its not because he has persian rugs in the house. Its because you want to meet him.

Material things do not matter. We both are on the same plane.

 

[untitled]

i always wanted to see the indus sites..the cradle for civilization in indian sub continent

Moenjodaro

 

[russellpeters]

Beautiful.