VIEWING THE NATURE in asia
DINESH VORA
DINESH VORA
[1] Astola Island
[near Pasni Baluchistan 40 km from shore].
Astola is the largest offshore island and the only
significant offshore island in the northern Arabian Sea.
[near Pasni Baluchistan 40 km from shore].
Astola is the largest offshore island and the only
significant offshore island in the northern Arabian Sea.
[2] Arror Rock
[near Rohri in Sindh]
The shape of rock was caused by unknown natural forces.
There is also a Shrine on the top
[near Rohri in Sindh]
The shape of rock was caused by unknown natural forces.
There is also a Shrine on the top
[3] TUNNEL AND BRIDGE
This is an amazing view of a tunnel and bridge over a river on the railway track from "Rohri to Quetta".
This track passes through 20 tunnels and over 368 bridges.
It's the longest Railway gradient of world, and most scenic Railway ride of Asia.
This track passes through 20 tunnels and over 368 bridges.
It's the longest Railway gradient of world, and most scenic Railway ride of Asia.
[4] Marala Headworks
Sialkot
Mountains of Jammu & Kashmir in the background.
Sialkot
Mountains of Jammu & Kashmir in the background.
[5] Attabad Lake
also known as Hunza Lake is a lake in the Hunza Valley
of northern Pakistan.
The beautiful lake was formed due to a massive landslide at Attabad village in Gilgit-Baltistan, 9 miles (14 km) upstream (east)
also known as Hunza Lake is a lake in the Hunza Valley
of northern Pakistan.
The beautiful lake was formed due to a massive landslide at Attabad village in Gilgit-Baltistan, 9 miles (14 km) upstream (east)
of Karimabad that occurred on January 4, 2010.
[6] WALL OF SINDH
RESEMBLING THE Great Wall of China
It's Wall of Sindh in Ranikot (3 hrs drive from Karachi).
It's the part of one of the Largest Fort in World, Fort of Ranikot.
RESEMBLING THE Great Wall of China
It's Wall of Sindh in Ranikot (3 hrs drive from Karachi).
It's the part of one of the Largest Fort in World, Fort of Ranikot.
[7] Kalam Valley.
It is a valley along the upper reaches of
the Swat River in Swat
Kalam Valley is known for its waterfalls, lakes and lush green hills, and is a 270 km drive from Islamabad.
It is a valley along the upper reaches of
the Swat River in Swat
Kalam Valley is known for its waterfalls, lakes and lush green hills, and is a 270 km drive from Islamabad.
[8] Kachura Lake.
The Kachura Lakes are two lakes in the Skardu District
of Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Pakistan. The lakes,
at 2,500 metres (8,200 ft)
The Kachura Lakes are two lakes in the Skardu District
of Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Pakistan. The lakes,
at 2,500 metres (8,200 ft)
in elevation, are Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake.
[8] This is a 'Mud Volcano'.
In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes, all of them in Baluchistan province;
there are about 10 locations
In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes, all of them in Baluchistan province;
there are about 10 locations
having clusters of mud volcanoes. In this region, the heights of mud volcanoes range between 800 to 1,550 feet
(243.8 to 472.4 m). The most famous is Chandaragup.
[9] The Great Trango Tower, 6,286 m (20,608 ft).
The east face of the Great Trango Tower features the world's greatest nearly vertical drop.
[aka Tallest vertical mountain of world]
Located in Gilgit-Baltistan Region.
This is one of the most difficult mountains to climb.
The east face of the Great Trango Tower features the world's greatest nearly vertical drop.
[aka Tallest vertical mountain of world]
Located in Gilgit-Baltistan Region.
This is one of the most difficult mountains to climb.
[10] Laila Peak,
Hushe, Karakoram Range
It has a distinctive spear-like shape. One of the most beautiful & scenic snow covered mountain of the world.
The Laila peak has been climbed only twice
Hushe, Karakoram Range
It has a distinctive spear-like shape. One of the most beautiful & scenic snow covered mountain of the world.
The Laila peak has been climbed only twice
[11] This is Biafo Glacier
which is a 63 km long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains
meets the 49 km long Hispar Glacier
meets the 49 km long Hispar Glacier
at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 feet) at Hispar La (Pass)
to create the world's longest glacial system outside
the polar regions.
to create the world's longest glacial system outside
the polar regions.
[12] Makran
The present day Makran derived its name from Maka, a satrap of Achaemenid Empire. Maka was an important early eastern satrapy of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
The present day Makran derived its name from Maka, a satrap of Achaemenid Empire. Maka was an important early eastern satrapy of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
[13] K2.
It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]
It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]
[14] Concordia Base Camp
This is the view from Concordia towards the valley of the Baltoro Glacier at dawn. On the left [Paiju peaks], middle ,[Trango towers] & on the right [Grand Cathedra]
This is the view from Concordia towards the valley of the Baltoro Glacier at dawn. On the left [Paiju peaks], middle ,[Trango towers] & on the right [Grand Cathedra]
[15] The epic Lake Saiful Muluk
It is located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley
near Naran, Pakistan.
It is located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley
near Naran, Pakistan.
The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake
[16] Village Halmet,
Neelum Valley
Neelum Valley is definitely another hidden pearl. No other valley in Kashmir can compare this valley and even
Neelum Valley
Neelum Valley is definitely another hidden pearl. No other valley in Kashmir can compare this valley and even
most of the People know little about it, gets very few visitors
[17] Lansdowne Bridge of Rohri
A marvel of nineteenth century engineering, the 'longest "rigid" girder bridge in the world' at that time, was begun in 1887.
A marvel of nineteenth century engineering, the 'longest "rigid" girder bridge in the world' at that time, was begun in 1887.
Designed by Sir Alexander Meadows Rendel, the girder work weighing a massive 3,300 tons was erected by F.E. Robertson, and Hecquet.
[18] Hingol National Park of Baluchistan
It got Mysterious Mud mountains, beautiful
blue water Hingol river,
It got Mysterious Mud mountains, beautiful
blue water Hingol river,
desert and deep blue Arabian sea. [3.5 hrs drive from Karachi on Makran coastal highway]
[19] Cold Desert of Skardu
white sand or icy land?
white sand or icy land?
This is one of the most beautiful tourists attraction of
Northern areas. There are huge sand plains in Skardu.
[20] Passu Peaks, Hunza
Mysterious mountains stand like a wall
between Hunza river and valley.
Mysterious mountains stand like a wall
between Hunza river and valley.
[21] Uli Biaho Tower
It is a peak near Trango Towers and Baltoro Glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It consists of two main peaks,
It is a peak near Trango Towers and Baltoro Glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It consists of two main peaks,
Uli Biaho Tower (listed by Roskelley as 19,957 feet, and by Kopold as 6109 m (20,058 feet)); and
Uli Biaho Peak (Kopold: 6417 m), which as of 2006 was unclimbed.
[22] Rakaposhi MOUNTAIN
Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani [Mother of Mist]. It is situated in the Nagar valley.
Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani [Mother of Mist]. It is situated in the Nagar valley.
[23] Nanga Parbat.
It is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and
among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation
of 8,126 meters (26,660 ft).
It is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and
among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation
of 8,126 meters (26,660 ft).
It is also an immense, dramatic peak that rises
far above its surrounding terrain.
far above its surrounding terrain.
[24] Karamber Lake.
Karambar Pass marks the boundary between the Chitral and Ishkoman Districts of Pakistan.
The Karmabar Lake is almost 3 km long
Karambar Pass marks the boundary between the Chitral and Ishkoman Districts of Pakistan.
The Karmabar Lake is almost 3 km long
approx and it is 4300 meters above sea level.
The flowers of autumns are
worth seeing on this lake.
The flowers of autumns are
worth seeing on this lake.
[25] Deosaid plains, Skardu
[26] Bara Pani, Deosai
[27] Dudiptsar Lake
or Dudipat Lake is a lake encircled by snow clad peaks
in Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park.
or Dudipat Lake is a lake encircled by snow clad peaks
in Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park.
The lake lies in the extreme north of the Kaghan Valley
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