Adventure Sports you MUST try on your Pakistan Tour

[Dawood Ibrahim]

Adventure Sports you MUST try on your Pakistan Tour
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December 8, 2016
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Every university student plans an annual Pakistan tour as soon as they step foot into final year – It’s like a prerequisite for graduation. The best thing about going on a tour across Pakistan is that you get to explore amazing places, have thrilling adventures and shape memories that’ll last for a lifetime, all on an affordable budget.

Comparatively, Pakistan may not be the largest nation in the world. But yet its geographical and cultural diversity makes it so rich that you find yourself in a puzzle when trying to restrict your ‘must-see’ list to only the highlights.

To accommodate your needs, we’ve narrowed down the most thrilling sports and activities that take place in Pakistan that you absolutely must explore!

1. Hike and Trek over the Mountain Ranges in the Northern Areas

The mountainous landscape in the northern side of the country is stunningly beautiful to say the least, and provides the perfect terrain for adventure sports including trekking, hiking and mountain climbing.

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With numerous peaks soaring the sky there are multiple routes you can take on your trekking trip. Exciting ones include:

• Trekking over the second highest peak in the world, K2
• Hiking up to the Naltar lakes in the Naltar Valley
• Trekking over the largest glaciers in the world – Baltoro,Biafo, Batura and Hispar.

The panoramic views and the adrenaline rush make the whole experience surreal. Hiking and trekking will give you the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the area, and the physical challenges the journey will pose will make you value each breath- Making you feel alive in the truest sense.

1. Horseback Riding in the Deosai Plains

The northern areas of Pakistan are a visual delight. The whole regions basks in indescribable scenic beauty from the majestic mountains, flowing streams, gushing waterfalls and rising hills. On your trip you’ll find it difficult to absorb the picturesque views the region is blessed with.

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A unique way to explore them is on a horse safari. That’s right! Ride across the gorgeous Deosai plains on a horse. You can also go horse riding in the Shigar Valley, Kaghan Valley or the Shandur Pass.

1. Rock Climbing

We’ve all seen those documentaries on Nat Geo of heroic people fearlessly climbing mountains and enjoying the victorious view from atop – Ever wonder what that would feel like? If you live in Pakistan, then you have the perfect opportunity to find out. Don’t be afraid to unleash your inner adventurist and test your boundaries.

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The Karakoram range has numerous mountains suited for both beginner mountaineers along with experienced ones. In Pakistan, you are permitted to climb any peak that is less than 6,500m without seeking permission.

Although scary at first, rock climbing will be an incredible experience to try out. Just be sure to take things slow if you’re a beginner and follow all safety precautions.

1. Skiing in Swat Valley

Despite the brutally hot weather the country faces all year round, you can go skiing in Pakistan! That’s just how diverse the climate of this country is; where on one end we have arid deserts and on the other, snow covered peaks!

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Malam Jabba in Swat Valley is the perfect place for your skiing expedition. There are well maintained chairlifts, snow machines, proper gear and equipment along with perfect weather in the winters for skiing.

1. Snorkelling and Scuba Diving at Churna Island

Like I said, Pakistan has everything! If you’ve already explored the Northern side of the country then head over to the outskirts of Karachi. Churna Island has all types of facilities for different water sports. You can go snorkelling, scuba diving and cliff diving in the deep blue water of the Arabian Sea. It’s an amazingly unique experience!

Picture Source: http://www.kwsc.pk/churna-island-snorkeling/

If you want your holiday to be exciting then you have to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Pakistan has the perfect landscape to accommodate adventure tourism, and with increasingly improved facilities tourists are guaranteed to have a thrilling experience in a secure environment!



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[SherDil]

As far as Hiking is concerned, I am a hiking the Margallas on regular basis. also hiked several mountains in Swat and In Shogran.