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| Terraced
River Valley: Terraced fields line the Shyok
River Valley in northern Pakistan. The pristine, glacially
fed waters of the Shyok and many other mountain streams
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Arabian
Sea Coastline of Pakistan: The coastline
of Pakistan extends more than 1,000 km (600 mi) along
the Arabian Sea and forms most of the country’s
southern boundary. The coast remains undeveloped
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Hindu
Kush Mountains: The Hindu Kush mountain system
in central Asia extends for 1,000 km (600 mi) in parts
of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. With about
two dozen peaks surpassing 7,000 m (23,000 ft), the
range reaches its highest point in Pakistan’s
highlands, where the peak known as Tirich Mir rises
7,690 m (25,230 ft) above sea level.
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Khyber
Pass:
Located at 1072 m (3517 ft) in the Safed Koh, Khyber
Pass is the most important pass connecting Pakistan and
Afghanistan. Invaders historically used the pass to reach
Afghanistan and India. The pass, which is controlled
by Pakistan, continues to have both strategic as well
as commercial significance, with a market center located
at the highest point.
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Sunni Muslim: A Sunni
Muslim prays outside the entrance of his home in Quetta,
in northwestern Pakistan. About 97 percent of the people
in the country are Muslims, of which about 80 percent
are Sunni Muslims.
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Faisal Mosque: A
planned city, Islamabad replaced Karachi as Pakistan’s
capital in 1967. The city contains many examples of modern
architecture, including Faisal Mosque, designed by Turkish
architect Vedat Dalokay.
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Tomb
of Emperor Jahangir:
Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century,
the tomb of the Emperor Jahangir is intricately decorated
with a variety of patterns and colors. Seen here is the
outer wall and one of the four minarets that surround
the garden in which the emperor's tomb is located.
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Mohenjo-Daro: The
ruins of the ancient city Mohenjo-Daro are found in the
province of Sind, southern Pakistan. Dating to 2500 bc,
the ruins are an important source of information about
the Indus Valley civilization, which was one of the world’s
first great civilizations.
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| Badshahi Mosque:
The Badshahi Mosque, attached to the royal fort
in Lahore is one of the superb masterpieces of Mughal architecture
in Lahore, Pakistan. Built in 1673-74 by Aurangazeb, the
Badshahi Mosque poses as a contrast to the Pearl Mosque in
Red Fort, New Delhi, India. Built n red sandstone, the Badshahi
Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world.
The Badshahi Mosque is built on a raised platform and is
approached by steps. The structure of the Badshahi Mosque
resembles the Friday Mosque built by Shah Jehan in New Delhi,
however the former is a grander sight. The prayer hall of
the Badshahi Mosque has a central dome made out of white
marble that is a pretty contrast to the red sandstone. The
four minarets are topped with white marble cupolas. With
a large courtyard in the center, the Badshahi Mosque is similar
to any other Friday Mosque in the region. The art work on
the walls of the Badshahi Mosque are similar to that of the
Taj Mahal, Agra, India, once again a masterpiece of Mughal
architecture.
Lahore Karachi brings you complete information on Badshahi
Mosque and other Lahore Tourist Attractions. Lahore Karachi
offers online tour packages or hotel bookings for hotels
in Pakistan. To get more information or to book a tour package
or hotel rooms, fill up the form given below.
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| Quaid-e-Azam
Mausoleum: Karachi is the place of Mohammad Ali
Jinnah's birth as well as the place that has his tomb. The
Quaid-e-Azam
Mausoleum houses the remnants of the father of the nation,
Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
The Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum is a structure made in white
marble, with curved arches and copper grills. The monument
is placed on a raised platform. Inside the mausoleum, there
is a four-tiered crystal chandelier. The memorial slab framed
with silver railings, draws people from far and wide who
come to pay their respects and watch the impressive changing
of the guards ceremony that takes place thrice everyday.
Today the Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive
landmark of Karachi . Nearby are the graves of the Quaid-e-Millat,
Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and
the Quaid's sister, Mohatarma Faitma Jinnah.
Lahore Karachi brings you complete information on Quaid-e-Azam
Mausoleum and other Karachi Tourist Attractions. Lahore Karachi
offers online tour packages or hotel bookings for hotels
in Pakistan. To get more information or to book a tour package
or hotel rooms, fill up the form given below.
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