‘Twas the night before Eid, and it was the evening before the day of the festival that we decided to take a walk around the surrounding countryside.
Pakistan
25 must-see places around the world
From the gardens of France to the laneways of Melbourne, from Deira, Dubai to Shinjuku, Tokyo, here are 25 must-see places and experiences from my travels!
With AZ Backpack ME: Pakistan’s Bhong Mosque
It’s surrounded by myth and legend but why have artisans devoted themselves to a lifetime of perfecting the otherwise unremarkable Bhong Mosque?
With Backpack Me: Travel bloggers’ favourite travel books!
Ashray and Zara from Backpack Me have scoured the blogosphere to bring us the best travel books which have inspired the best travel writers – and UrbanDuniya was invited to the party!
With Kiss From The World: Falling in love with Mushkpuri
The 2800m peak of Mushkpuri in the hills above Islamabad affords views across Punjab, Kashmir, KPK and on a clear day, to Nanga Parbat near Gilgit-Baltistan.
With AZ Backpack ME: Beautiful Badshahi Mosque
It’s Lahore’s icon; the sublime Badshahi Mosque. Drenched in history, and stunningly detailed, the mammoth building is both a focal point for the city and its prime tourist drawcard.
With Kiss from the World: Rohtas Fort, Pakistan
An expansive stone fort crowning a hilltop in the rugged Potohar Plateau, and a story dating back to the 16th century; Rohtas Fort is one of Pakistan’s tourism gems.
With eTramping: Lahore for under $25 a day!
Those of us who live in Lahore know how easy it is to experience our beautiful city on a tight budget – in this guest post with eTramping.com, we’ll show you how it’s done!
Like sand through the hourglass: Rahim Yar Khan
This quietly important Pakistani city is a great jumping off point for some beautiful tourist sites.