Moenjodaro is the
province of Sindh, Pakistan and archeology trace back it exitence 5000
years ago. It provides an earliest instance of exemplary form of town
planning and community organization and found to be as one of the oldest cities known today.
It is said to be the pilgrimage of ancient ruins. The splendor of
Indus Valley civilization spread over a thousand mile from the high peak
snowy mountains of Kashmir to the glittering sand dunes facing the
Arabian Sea. One of the oldest known civilization that flourished in the
Indus river Basin embraced within its fold almost the entire country
now known as Pakistan.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Thar Desert : One amongst the largest deserts in the World in Pakistan
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Thar is a arid
region in the north western part of Indian subcontinent, it lies mostly
in Indian state of Rajasthan but it covers eastern Sindh province and
the southeastern portion of Pakistan’s Punjab province. It is amongst
one of the largest deserts in the world rich multifaceted culture,
heritage, traditions, folk tales, dances and music. The poetic
expression of Kafi written by Sufi poets of Sindh resonates in the cold
nights as the Thari musicians start singing them on sorrowing rhythmic
beats. In the night the granules of the sand lit up like stars as the
moonlight walks on them.
Haleji Lake : Asia’s largest Bird Sanctuary in Pakistan
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Pakistan is a land
of serene beauty , a country with diverse wild life , fresh water lakes,
a 1046 km coast lines. Some of the most unique species of birds are
found in northern Pakistan with awe-inspiring natural wonders like Lake
Saiful Maluk, Lake Shandur, Dudipatsar Lake, kutwal lake, Zalzal lake
and many more. But Haleji has it’s own significance as it is Asia’s
largest waterfowl reserve. During winter thousands of birds of different
species fly down to Haleji from Siberian colder areas
Khewra Mines : Second Largest Salt Mine in the World in Pakistan
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Khewra Salt Mine
located in Khewra, Jehlum Punjab, Pakistan is the second largest Salt
Mine in the world and is considered to be the oldest in the
subcontinent. It was said that discovery of Salt mines were not done by
Alexander or his army but by their horses as they started licking the
stones when they stopped here for rest. Thousand of visitors each year
visit Khewra Salt mines and get fascinated by the nature’s miracle in
the heart of mountains.
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World’s Largest Deep Sea Port : Gwader
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“Gwa” means Air and
“Dar” means door, and the word Gawadar means ” The door of the wind” is
the world’s largest deep sea port lies in southwestern Pakistani
province of Balochistan. The design and construction of the port is
carried out in collaboration with China and it has just started it’s
operation.It’s going to emerge as a world’s biggest skyline due to it’s
capacity and infrastructure of handling bulk carriers. It has been
declared as a Duty Free Port and Free Economic Zone by the Pakistani
government that has increased the commercial worth manifolds. It has an
immense geostrategic importance as it is the entrance to the Persian
Gulf and is considered to be a substitute of Dubai Port.
Pakistan - Karakoram Highway : Eighth Wonder of the World
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Karakoram Highway
runs through the northern areas connecting Pakistan with China’s
Xingjiang province is often described as ” Eighth Wonder of the World”
due to the marvel of civil engineering as it has taken 15 years to
complete by the Pakistan Army Engineers in collaboration with China.
It’s been labeled as “ World’s highest paved international Road” under world’s toughest terrain.
Pakistan : The Roof Top of the World
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Pakistan the land of grand mountain ranges, a land that holds 4 out of 14 most highest peaks in the world. K2 the second highest mountain in the world with all it’s grandeur symbolizing the pride and strength of the people of Pakistan.
What it would feel like to play a sport that is wild, challenging and manly at the top of the world surrounded by the drumbeats and the music of the reed instrument. Yes Shandur Polo tournament is played every year at World’s highest Polo ground at Shandur, Northern Pakistan.