One extremely interesting building that often gets bypassed by tourists in Lahore is called Kamran’s Baradari. The main reason this building is so fascinating is because it’s extremely old. How old? Well records suggest it was built around 1540 by Emperor Humayun’s brother Kamran Mirza. That makes it one of the oldest major buildings in the entire history of the Mughal Empire.
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Anyone visiting Pakistan must stop in the city of Lahore. Located in the Punjab province, Lahore is one of the most culturally significant cities in the South Asian nation. Everyone who is fortunate enough to fly into Lahore will undoubtedly want to visit the iconic Badshahi Mosque first. This huge mosque is one of the most important examples of Mughal architecture and remains an important symbol of Pakistan.
Creating beauty and preserving cultural heritage are goals for any assiduous urban planner, and few capitals around the globe can kill two birds with one stone, juxtaposing the old and the new with spectacular neck-craning wonders. Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad however has some legitimate swagger to boast about. Stunning pyramidal mosques share the green cityscape, dotted with relaxing and family-friendly parks, rustic ruins, and avant-garde markets for the youthful hip crowd. Its no wonder that Pakistan’s pride gets on the podium for being the 2nd most beautiful city in the world, an often overlooked prestige that many people are oblivious to. Read More
If you plan on traveling to Pakistan anytime soon, one of the many dining options available to you will be a traditional Persian dish called Biryani. It may sound exotic, but chances are you’ve had a variation of this dish in other parts of the world, whether it’s Nasi kebuli in Indonesia, or dum pukht in Burma. The dish itself is not very elaborate, but it’s the combination of all the different ingredients, as well as the cultural add-ons that make it unique.
There are only three main components – spice, rice, and meat – and dates back to the founding of the Persian empire nearly 4,000 years ago. The word “biryani” actually stems from the word “biryan” or “beriyan” which means to fry or to roast. Read More
Are you looking for a new destination for your next vacation? Somewhere where you can nature at its finest and appreciate a culture that is different than your own? Neelum Valley in Kashmir, Pakistan is an excellent idea for those who want to enjoy the beauty of Pakistan and get to know more about the culture and traditions.
Neelum Valley is often called the paradise of Kashmir and with good reason: it has some of the most beautiful destinations that are reminiscent of some of the most visited places in Italy or Switzerland. The difference being that here, you will also be able to partake of the rich Pakistani culture and learn more about the history of this fascinating location. Read More
