Pakistan is a special interest destination. Its main attractions include adventure tourism in the Northern Areas, cultural and archaeological tourism as found at Taxila, Moenjodaro, Harappa and Swat and early Muslim and Mughal heritage of Multan, Lahore, Thatta and Peshawar. From the mighty Karakorams in the North to the vast alluvial delta of the Indus river in the South, Pakistan remains a land of high adventure and nature. Trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, wild boar hunting, mountain and desert jeep, Camel and Yak safaris, trout fishing and bird watching, are a few activities which entice the adventure and nature lovers to Pakistan.
Despite the problems of Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism, Pakistan remains a beautiful country to visit. Principal tourists attractions include Mohenjodaro and Harappa, the ancient city belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization, the Chaukundi Graveyards, famed for their impressive tombs and mausoleums covered in intricate designs. The Khunjerab Pass located in Khunjerab National Park has exotic wildlife on view, along with the Nathiagali forests and Takht-i-Bahi ruins. The Karakoram Highway is a legendary and historic roadway through the mountains.
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