Beautiful Hill Stations in Pakistan
Hilly areas is normally composed of number of hills of different heights. Weather and temperature normally varies with the height of mountains and hills, as well as the landscape and structure of the hilly area. Some of the hilly areas having more height receive snowfall in winter too.
Hilly areas which received snowfall in winter are normally known as hill station. Weather is also pleasant in the summer season. These are the most frequent visiting places by the tourists.
In Pakistan, there are number of famous hill stations like Murree, Swat, Naran, etc. There are number of foreigner visiting these hill stations every year.
It is an inclusive collections of beautiful pictures of Hill Stations in different areas of Pakistan.
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Gilgit
Hill StationsGilgit is a splendid place for tourists, situated at the altitude of 4800 feet in the southwest of Karakorum Range in the Gilgit-Baltistan Province near the confluence of the Gilgit River and Hunza River. It is the capital of the Gilgit-Baltistan province, which is an administrative territory of Pakistan.
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Gojal Upper Hunza
Hill StationsGojal is the largest city in Baltistan next to Hunza, having a border with China and Afghanistan. It connects with China through the Khunjerab Pass and with Afghanistan through the Chapursan Valley. Gojal, also known as Upper Hunza, is the highest mountains area in the Karakoram and Pamir mountain ranges, at an average elevation of 4,000 meters.
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Gorikot
Hill StationsGorikot is the capital and the largest valley of the Astore District. It is a gateway to Nanga Parbat Tarisheng Base camp and to Deosai Plain that link Astore to Skardu. It has lush green plains with beautiful scenic views in the high mountains in attractive colors. Roads from Gorikot are mostly suitable for Jeep but other vehicles can also be used but with some care. It is also famous for fruits and vegetable fields.Gorikot also provides accommodation facilities to stay the night there to start the further journey toward Deosai or Nanga Parbat.
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Gulmit
Hill StationsGulmit, a historical town, is located in mountains, peaks, and glaciers in Gojal Upper Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan at the distance of 140 km from Gilgit on Karakoram Highway on the bank of the Hunza River.
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Gupis Yasin
Hill StationsGupis Yasin is located in the west of Gilgit-Baltistan in the high mountains of the Hindu Kush Range at a distance of 187 KM from the Gilgit main city. It is given the status of district in 2019 and separated from Ghizer district including Gupis, Yasin, and Phander Tehsil.
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Hattian Bala
Hill StationsHattian Bala was part of the Baramula district before the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Then it was part of the Muzaffarabad district. In July 2009, it had got status of district. It is located at the distance of 40 km from Muzaffarabad on the bank of the Jhelum River. It is also part of Jhelum valley that is collection of valleys and mountain ranges around the Jhelum River in Azad Kashmir.
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Hunza
Hill StationsHunza, a mountainous valley in Gilgit Baltistan, is situated at a distance of 98 km from Gilgit city. There are several high peaks above 20,000 feet in Hunza Valley and provides a splendid view of many high mountains such Rakaposhi (25,551 ft), Bojahagur Duanasir II (24,045 ft), Ghenta Sar (19, 980 ft), and Hunza Peak (20, 571 ft).
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Ishkoman
Hill StationsIshkoman valley is located in Ghizer district, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, at a distance of 140 km from Gilgit City. It will be accessed on the right of Gahkuch along the Karamber River on Karambar River Valley Road. It is a high mountain valley surrounding by snow-capped peaks at an altitude from 7,000 to 12,000 feet in the Hindukush and Karakorum Range. The highest peak near Ishkoman is Shiniki peak, which can be visible from Ishkoman valley.
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Jaglot Town
Hill StationsJaglot is important town as it is the gateway of Gilgit as well as Skardu. There is a bridge over the Gilgit River which connects it with Skardu on the Skardu Road along the Indus River, whereas on the Karakoram Highway Gilgit and other districts of Gilgit-Baltistan are accessed.
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Kaghan
Hill StationsKaghan Valley, a scenic wonderland, is at height of beauty among many beautiful valleys in Hazara in the Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan. It is one hundred and sixty kilometers long valley in the Lower Himalayan mountain range, having an elevation of 2,134 feet to 13,690 feet at Babusar Pass.
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Kalam Valley
Hill StationsKalam, a cool and pleasant hill station in Hindu Kush Range, is located at the distance of 350 km from Islamabad via Mardan and Malakand on the bank of the Swat River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a lush green valley with a thick pine forest, meadows, and waterfalls. The best season to visit Kalam is in the months of April to August. Tourists can enjoy very beautiful and charming views of the Swat River in Kalam.
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Karimabad
Hill StationsKarimabad, also known as Baltit, is the capital of Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, located at the distance of 100 km from Gilgit main city on the west bank of the Hunza River. It is the best tourist spot in Pakistan especially Baltiti Fort and Karimabad village are the main attraction of this area. Karimabad town, located on the west bank of the Hunza River, the landscape of Karimabad is made up of huge steep sloping terraces.
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Kaschanatar
Hill StationsKaschanatar is located near LOC, next to Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, at a distance of 117 km from Islamabad at an altitude of 390 meters. The Himalayan ranges in this valley are low-lying foothills so local residents make the forms by carving for irrigating crops such as wheat and corn. The Chanar stream flows in the center of the valley and is the main source of water for irrigation and other usages. This valley has historical importance, as the area was remained in use by Mughal Emperors 200 years ago.
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Kel
Hill StationsKel is the most attractive and charming location for tourists at the altitude of 6,879 feet at a distance of 155 km from Muzaffarabad in Neelum Valley. It is the base camp to start your journey toward Taobat, Shounter Valley, Chitta Katha Lake, and Arang Kel.
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Keran
Hill StationsOn the bank of Neelum River and just on the LOC, there is a beautiful valley called Keran at the altitude of 5,000 feet. There is a splendid view of the Neelum River at this point and one can enjoy fishing there too. Upper Keran is more beautiful small village at the top, and you can have a clear view of mountain ranges in the Indian held Kashmir there.
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Kumrat Valley
Hill StationsKumrat valley is located at the distance of 302 km from Peshawar in the Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is accessible through Dir Road via National Highway N-45. It is an attractive place for tourists with full of picturesque places to visit.
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Lalazar
Hill StationsLalazar is a beautiful lush green meadow with colorful wildflowers within a pine forest, it is situated at the distance of 21 km from Naran at an elevation of 10,499 feet. It is accessible through the jeep and the trek has wonderful scenes as the River Kunhas is flowing on side of the trek. It is also a lovely spot for camping in the Kaghan Valley and a good place to observe wildlife there too.
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Leepa Valley
Hill StationsThe Valley is located at a distance of 105 km on metaled road from Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is an attractive place for tourists, situated on mountains covered with pine trees. It can be accessed from Muzaffarabad to Reshian which is at an altitude of 10500 feet at sea level and then a jeep must be hired to cover the remaining 38 km, descends into the valley at an altitude of 5500 feet at sea level. Tourist visits this valley to enjoy its splendid beauty. The overall valley is divided into Reshian, Leepa, Chananian, and Reshian Dao Khan.
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Makuli Meadows
Hill StationsMakuli Meadows is another beautiful and lush green meadows among the snow-capped mountains. From the main Yasin Road, turn right along the Qorqolti Bar Nala near Shahman town after crossing Shuhda-e-Yasin tomb. Beginning part of the road is good for vehicle, then two hours trek is used to access the Makuli meadows. Most parts of the trek are full of lush green fields and fruit gardens. One can enjoy the magical sounds of Qorqolti Bar Nala along enjoying the fresh fruits from fruits on the trek.
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Malam Jabba
Hill StationsMalam Jabba is a very charming hill station in the Hindukush Range at the distance of 40km from Saidu Sharif in Swat Valley. It is the only ski resort in Pakistan. It is equipped with various facilities including ice-skating, roller, chair lift, skiing platforms, cable car, snowboarding, etc.
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Mansehra
Hill StationsMansehra is located at the distance of 221 km from Peshawar on Karakoram Highwary N-35. It is very important location as a gateway to Gilgit-Baltistan through Karakoram Highway or through Babusar Pass in the Kaghan Valley. It has very pleasant weather due to surrounding valleys such as Kaghan and Kashmir.
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Miandam
Hill StationsMiandam is a lush green hill station located in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in the Hindukush Range at an elevation of 5,900 feet. It is located at a distance of 56 km from Saidu Sharif, Swat. The main road along the Swat River, branches off toward the east side at Fatehpur, and goes into gorgeous hillsides, and reaches the famous hill station of Miandam. It is a very picturesque tourist point. It is a lush green town full of fruit orchards, terraced fields, waterfalls, etc. It is also a base camp for Dadsar baba top, which is a lovely site for hikers.
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Minimarg
Hill StationsMinimarg is a very attractive village in the Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir, located on the right bank of the Kishenganga River, also called Neelum River, at an altitude of 2,845 meter. It is located at the distance of 536 km from Islamabad and accessible via Mansehra - Naran - Jalkhan, Chilas, then through the Karakoram Highway, turn left after passing Raikot Bridge on the Astore Valley Road, this road leads toward Minimarg after crossing the Azad Kashmir Border. Access through Neelum Vally is short but more difficult, only trekking and jeep tracks are available to access it.
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Murree
Hill StationsMurree, an ideal and modern hill station, is situated on the Pir Panjal Range in Punjab at an altitude of 7,516 feet above sea level. It is located at a distance of 72 km from Rawalpindi through Islamabad-Murree Expressway - N75 and can be accessed easily from Rawalpindi and Muzzafarabad. It is the most famous and modern hill station in Pakistan.
Visiting Locations in Murree