Hilly Areas in Pakistan
Hilly areas in Pakistan is normally composed of number of famous and World's highest mountain peaks. These mountainous valleys are part of famous mountain ranges such as Karakorum, Himalayas, and Hindukush ranges. Due to varying height above the sea level, the weather and temperature normally varies in these mountain and hilly areas. The landscape and structure of the hilly area depicts variety of beautiful and panoramic views that would never be forgotten from your memory. Some of these hilly areas also receive snowfall in winter season which attract number of visitors from all over the World.
Hilly areas which received snowfall in winter are normally known as hill station and there are several famous hill stations in Pakistan. Weather conditions of these hill stations are normally pleasant in the summer season. The mountains with snow around the hill station make it more attractive for tourists These hill stations are the most frequent visiting places specially for family tours.
Here, you explore different Hilly Areas in Pakistan with complete travel guides, location maps, and an inclusive collections of photo galleries of these Hilly Areas.
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Sub Categories: Glaciers | Hill Stations | Mountain Passes | Mountain Peaks | Mountainous valleys
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Shakarparian Hills
Shakarparian Hills is a beautiful and charming place in Islamabad at a distance of 5km from Zero Point Islamabad in the Potohar Range. There is a hill in the park, which is the main attraction of the park. From that hill, one can have a bird\'s eye view of both cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It is the best location for a day relaxing with family or friends.
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Shandur Top
Shandur Top, flat plateau, is located in Ghizer district, Gilgit Baltistan, at an altitude of 12,200 feet at the distance of 212km from Gilgit via Shandur-Gilgit Road, or at the distance of 150km from Chitral via chital-Mastuj Road. It is surrounded by high altitude snow-capped mountains covered with snow all over the year. It is a major connection point between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.
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Sharda Valley
Sharda is a small hill station in the Neelum Valley and located at a distance of 136 km from Muzaffarabad at an altitude of 1,981 meters. It is one of the most beautiful valleys and is famous for its charming scenic attraction. Sharda Valley is located on the foot of two peaks, Sharda and Nardi. There are historical ruins of Hindu temples dedicated to the goddess Sharda. It remains a center point for Hinduism and Buddhism in the ninth century.
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Shigar
Shigar is a district on the banks of the Shigar River near Skardu in Gilgit Baltistan at a distance of 239 km from Gilgit city via Skardu. There number of beautiful valleys and adventurous treks, which attract a number of visitors from all over the world. It is the gateway to the mighty mountain range of the Karakoram, in which K2, the second highest peak in the world, is the most important.
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Shimla Peak
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Shimshal
Shimshal is a largest village located in Hunza district in Gilgit-Baltistan on Pakistan China Border. It is the highest settlement in the Hunza district at the altitude of 10,170 feet above the sea level, and located at 210 KM from Gilgit City. Shimshal valley is scattered around the Shimshal River that is a tributary of the Hunza River.
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Shogran
Shogran is located in the Kaghan Valley in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province and is one of the famous visiting spots in the valley. This hill station is situated in the midst of green pine trees at a height of 7,749 feet above sea level, at the distance of 34 km from Balakot, and 90 km from Abbottabad.
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Shukargah
Shukargah is one of the beautiful valleys in Gizer near Chatorkhand in Ishkoman Valley. Along the Hayool Gol, there broader and deeper valley with lush green meadows and streams. There is also a number of beautiful and attractive lakes in this area.
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Siri Paye Shogran
Siri Paye meadows is located at the altitude of 7,749 feet above the sea level on the steep slopes in the Kaghan Valley. It is a lush green and fantastic beautiful location on the foot of Makra Peak and Musa Ka Mussala. It is located at the distance of 7 KM from Shogran.
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Skardu
Skardu is the main hub for tourism, trekking, and expedition in the Gilgit-Baltistan. The mountainous terrain of the region with four of the world's 14 Eight-thousander peaks, attracts people around the world having an interest in trekking, mountaineering, etc.
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Soon Valley
The Soon Valley is one of the beautiful valleys in the Punjab Province in the Salt Range and can be accessed through Khushab-Mianwali road via the Khushab district at a distance of 288 km from Lahore. It can also be accessed via Kaller Kahar on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway M2.
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South Waziristan Agency
South Waziristan Agency is the area under the control of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, FATA, and is located at the distance of 380 km from Peshawar and accessible via Indus Highway. It is located between the Tochi River and the Gomal River. Its landscape is mostly covered with rugged and barren hills and ridges mostly under Preghal mountain range.
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Swat
The lush-green and bow-shaped valley of Swat is famous tourist place due to its shining waterfalls, singing Swat River and its tributaries, and fruit-laden orchards, and gardens with a stack of colorful flowers. Swat is an ideal for holiday-makers loving for relaxation after their busy lives to explore various swat valley tourist places. It is located in the range of Hindukush Range at an altitude of 976 meters above sea level.
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Tangir
Tangir district is located along the Tangir River at a distance of 409 KM from Islamabad and 260 KM from Gilgit city. It was created in the Diamer district in 2019. It includes all of the valleys along the Darel River. The Tangir River is a tributary of the Indus River.
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Taobat
Taobat is located 39km from Kel and a lush green village in Neelum valley at the confluence of the Neelum River and Chhatri Nar. It is the last tourist resort in Azad Kashmir, at this point the Kishenganga River becomes the Neelum River.
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Thandiani
Thandiani, a hill station in the Galyat area, is located at the distance of 16 km from Abbottabad in the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 9,000 feet. Due to the snow-covered Pir Panjal Range in Azad Kashmir, the weather remains pleasant and cool in Thandiani throughout the year.
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Toli Pir
Toli Pir is a vast hilltop area situated at a distance of 30km from Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 8,800 feet above sea level. It is the highest mountain top in this region so you get a bird's eye view of Bagh and Poonch Rivers from Toli Pir.
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Ultar Sur Peak
Ultar Sur is located on the southeastern part of Batura Muztagh range of Karakoram. Hunza Peak and Ladyfinger Peak are located on southwest ridge of the Ultar Sar massif. It is located at the distance of 10 km from Karimabad.
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Yasin Valley
Yasin Valley, Babaye-e-Yasen, is a valley in Hindu Kush Range at an average altitude of 26,00 meters, in Gupis-Yasin district, Baltistan, at the distance of 128 km from Gilgit main city and accessible through Chitral Road from Gilgit along the Gilgit River. From Gupis town, turn right on Yasin Valley Road along the Yasin River to access it.
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Zankota Hills
Kandow village is a beautiful village in Karak district on the foot of Zankota Hills. Thre are beautiful views of landscape yellowish grey mountains with touches of green plants. On the top of hill, one can get a bird eye view of Kandow village.
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Ziarat
Ziarat is located in Balochistan at the distance of 130 km from Quetta. It is a beautiful hill station in Balochistan surrounding by mountains that receive heavy snowfall in winter, which makes it more attractive and charming. Khalifat Hill is the highest peak at an elevation of 11,400 feet in the Ziarat district. The importance of this city is due to Quid-e-Azam Residency. Quid-e-Azam, founder of Pakistan.
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