Beauty of Northern Areas of Pakistan .

BEAUTY OF NORTHERN AREAS PAKISTAN  :

Northern Areas of Pakistan

Northern Areas of Pakistan is blessed with the greatest Volume of high mountains concentration of lofty peaks on earth. With in a small area there are like 100 mountain peaks above 7000 meters, five of which tower above 8000 meters:K-2 (8611 m), Nanga Parbat ( 8125 m ) Gasherbrum 1 (8068 m), Broad Peak (8047 m) Gasherbrum 1 ( 8035 m), and the longest glaciers out side polls on earth, where the mighty Himalaya, Karakorum, Pamir and Hindukush all meet. Northern Area of Pakistan is famous for great locations. Pakistan Northern Areas are enchanting for mountaineers...

LADY FINGER PEAK (6000 M )

 Ladyfinger Peak, is a distinctive rock spire in the Batura Muztagh, the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range in Pakistan. It lies on the southwest ridge of the Ultar Sar massif, the most southeasterly of the major groups of the Batura Muztagh. The whole massif rises precipitously above the Hunza Valley to the southeast. Bublimotin, while having little prominence above the saddle with nearby Hunza Peak, is particularly notable for being a sharp, relatively snowless rock spire among snow peaks. This, combined with its height above the valley, makes it quite eye-catching..

JALKHAD ,KHAGAN VALLEY :

Kaghan Valley is an alpine-climate valley in Mansehra District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. Landslides caused by the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake closed the Kaghan Valley road and cut off the valley from the outside. The road now has been rebuilt for tourist . Jalkhad,khagan valley is the one of the bst and beautiful valley of khagan ......

KARAKORAM HIGHWAY :

The Karakoram Highway (often abbreviated to KKH and sometimes transliterated as Karakorum) runs between Western China and Pakistan (through disputed Kashmir ). It is one of the very few routes that cross the Himalayas and the most westerly of them. Following the KKH is considered to be one of the classic journeys of the travel world, it is also the highest international road in the World. KaraKoram mountain range, at 36|"51"00"N75" 25"40"E an elevation of 4,714 metres (15,466 ft)...It is the one of the Best and Beautiful Highway in Pakistan ...

  

PAK-CHINA BODER OR KHUNJRAB BORDER : (Sust)

The Length of Pak China Border... length of the border between Pakistan and China is 585 kilometers or 363.5 miles, and it is the shortest border among all other borders of Pakistan. Its in Gilgit Baltistan at the point of Khujerab pass .. khunjrab pass is the only modern day border crossing between China and Pakistan...This city occupies a strategic position, traversed by all passenger and freight traffic through the Pakistani-Chinese border. In Soest acts lightweight custom scheme, so Chinese products clearance is done here and then are delivered by list of cities of Pakistan .... World’s Highest Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is also Near khunjrab border... Height of khunjrab Border is about 15,397 feet above sea-level ...The venue of recently world’s highest ATM is on the route of China-Pakistan .....

WORLD HIGHEST ATM MACHINE IN KHUNJRAB ( PAKISTAN)

The National Bank of Pakistan has installed a cash machine at Khunjerab Pass at a height of 15,397 Feet, making it the World’s highest ATM.

Attabad Lake (Gojal Hunza), Gilgit Baltistan

Attabad Lake is a very young lake that was formed in Jan 2010 when a huge landslide in Attabad village area fell down into river Hunza and blocked it, forming a 23 km long lake behind it. Later, a portion of landslide was breached to reduce the water accumulation. Even now, the lake is around 13 km long.
Attabad Lake basically follows the alignment of Hunza River and goes up to the Ghulkin village of Gojal Valley. It is 250 to 350 feet deep at various places. The water of Attabad Lake is of emerald blue colour, usually. In winters, a portion of the lake freezes but it is not safe to walk on the frozen lake as the ice is not very thick usually.
The old Karakoram Highway had drowned into the lake along with two villages. In 2016, construction of a new road, involving 4 tunnels, was completed that restored the link of Gojal valley with the rest of Pakistan. Before this, for almost 5 years, people of Gojal Valley transported everything on boats / ferries..

Muzaffarabad ( Azad Kashmir )

Muzaffarabad is the capital of Azad Kashmir Pakistan . It is located on the banks of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. The district is bounded by North-West Frontier Province in the west, by the Kupwara and Baramulla districts of on the Indian side of the Line of Control in the east, and the Neelum District of Azad Kashmir in the north. The population of the district, according to the 1998 Census, was 725,000, and according to a 1999 projection, the population had risen to almost 741,000 .

Muzaffarabad Fort :

There are two historical forts on opposite sides of the Neelum River. Red Fort and Black Fort The construction of the Red Fort was finally completed in 1646 by Sultan Muzaffar Khan, the founder of Muzaffarabad. After the Mughals took over Kashmir, the fort lost its importance. The Mughals were more interested in Kabul, Bukhara, and Badakshan. During the period of Durrani rule, however, the fort once again assumed its importance. Maharaja Gulab Singh and Rambir Singh, the Dogra rulers, reconstructed and extended the fort for their political and military operations. Towards the middle of 1947, the Dogra forces left, leaving the fort abandoned. The architecture of the fort shows that great experts in design and structure participated in its construction. It is surrounded on three sides by the Neelum River formerly known as the Kishenganga River. The northern part of the fort had terraces with steps leading to the bank of the river. The eastern side was very well protected from the hazards of flood waters, but some parts on the north side have suffered damage. There used to be an inn at the entrance to the fort, but only traces of that structure remain now.

Muzaffarabad Fort

Red Fort is also known as the Muzaffarabad Fort was built by the Chak rulers of Kashmir. The current locality us called Center Plate...Locally, it is known as the "Rutta Qila" or just "qila"

SHARDA NEELUM VALLEY (KASHMIR)

The valley is situated in the north-east of Muzaffarabad , running parallel to Kaghan Valley. The two valleys are only separated by snow-covered peaks, some over 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) above sea level.Sharda is the one of the beautiful place in Neelum Valley It is a piece of heaven on earth. A place of worth watch , the place of beautiful landscape ...It is One of the beautiful spots of the World located on the banks of the Neelum river at an altitude of 1,981 meters (6,499 ft), about 136 kilometers (85 mi) from Muzaffarabad.The most Historical places of Sharda is SHARADA PEETH and JANAWAI TOWN...The ruins of the famous temple and Hindu pilgrimage site Sharada Peeth , dedicated to the goddess Sharada who represents learning, is situated in this town. Other historical sites in the town include the Sharda fort, and Kishan Ghaati. Sharda and Nardi are two mountain peaks overlooking Sharda in the valley. It was a Buddhist and Hindu place of learning for centuries.

SHARADA PEETH ( SHARDA)

Sharada Peeth is an abandoned Hindu temple located in the village of Sharda, along the Neelam River in Azad Kashmir. It is situated near the militarily-sensitive Line of Control which divides Pakistani administered Kashmir from Indian administered Kashmir.

ARANG KEL ( NEELUM VALLEY )

Arang Kel is a lush green village, hill station and tourist spot in Neelum Valley ,Azad Kashmir Pakistan. It is located on the hill top above Kel at the altitude of 8,379 feet (2,554 m) feet. It is located at a plateau after an hour hiking from Kel city . Hiking is not easy but its a must visit place in Kel ....

RATTI - GALI LAKE ( NEELUM VALLEY )

The Ratti Gali Lake is an alpine glacial lake which is located in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 12130ft. The lake is fed by the surrounding glacier waters of the mountains.The lake got its name from the dark red flowers that are spread over the surrounding the mountains. The red flowers enchant the passersby with their beauty, especially the serene view of the surface when it shimmers under the late afternoon sun.The lake is also locally known as Dowarian Lake because of the nearby village which has the same name. Ratti Galli lake is a true wonder of nature as it is surrounded by the green pasture covered mountains and fed by the water from the surrounding glaciers. The flora and fauna found at the Ratti Gali Lake are renowned throughout the world for their unsurpassed beauty. Hawks and otters can be easily seen in the area when one treks around the place. As the lake is located in the Neelum Valley which is home to a number of waterfalls

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Beauty of underwater world – Beautiful coral reefs and undersea creature

Underwater World Beauty :

Undersea world enriches with abundant natural treasures and beautiful colorful ocean animal, fishes and marine lives that we may never have seen. It is revealed the amazing nature of underwater such as colorful coral reefs, and other beautiful marine life.

Sharks Alive

A moving walkway in a 80-metre (260 ft) shark tunnel under the 2,500,000 - litre (660,000 US gal) oceanarium takes visitors past several viewing windows, with fish swimming all around the walkway. The exhibit includes three separate habitats: coral reef, cave and open ocean. Its residents include rays, moray eels, grey nurse sharks, sandbar whalers, whitetip reef sharks, and zebra sharks.

Seal Island

There are about seven seals at UnderWater World, one New-zeland fur seals two Australian fur seals and four Australian sea lions which make up part of the Seal Island Exhibit.

Crawly Creatures

This exhibit is an interactive journey from land to deep sea. It features the world’s largest marine, land and migratory crab species. Species of crabs in the exhibit include giant Japanese spider crabs, robber crabs (also known as coconut crabs) and Christmas Island red and blue crabs.

Other exhibits

UnderWater World is also home to a fresh water Crocodile..

LANGKAWI WHOLE MARINE LIFE ASSEMBLED

The list of Southeast Asia’s largest marine life collections is incomplete without mentioning Underwater World Langkawi. It s also known as one of the most visited tourist spot in Langkawi. Located at an area of 6 acres, it houses thousands of marine and fresh water species from across the globe. Malaysia’s largest aquarium has astounding varieties of penguins, ray fish, sharks, seals, coral animals, and hundreds of other species. Read on as this guide will prepare you for your trip to Underwater World Langkawi.

UnderWater World Sea Life Aquarium at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast , Queen Island, Australiais a Marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary. Underwater World is an institutional member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association. The attraction is a Sea life Centre owned by Merlin Entertainments, and is globally referred to as Sea Life Mooloolaba by the firm.

Underwater Hotel in SINGAPORE

UNDERWATER WORLD (13 May 1991 – 26 June 2016) also known as Underwater World Singapore Pte Ltd, was an oceanarium located on the offshore Singaporean island of Sentosa. Opened in 1991, it had more than 2,500 marine animals of 250 species from different regions of the world. The oceanarium was mostly underground and it was owned by the Haw Par Corporation. The Underwater World's ticket included admission to the Dolphin Lagoon at Palawan Beach.
Underwater World was also involved in several environmental and educational projects, such as the Living in the Ocean Programme, Ocean Ambassador Programme and the Coral Club.

BEAUTY OF UNDERWATER WORLD (WHALE)

Most whales are quite active in the water. They jump high, or breach, out of the water and land back in the water. They also thrust their tails out of the water and slap the water's surface, which is believed to be a warning of danger nearby. Whales also communicate with each other using lyrical sounds. These sounds are extremely loud depending on the species and can be heard for many miles.
Because of their environment (and unlike many animals) and because they need to breathe air by coming to the water's surface, whales are conscious breathers, meaning they decide when to breathe. All mammals sleep, including whales, but they cannot afford to fall into an unconscious state for too long, since they need to be conscious to break the surface in order to breathe

CORALS , REEFS

Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems.people also pose the greatest threat to coral reefs. Overfishing and destructive fishing, pollution, warming, changing ocean chemistry, and invasive species are all taking a huge toll. In some places, reefs have been entirely destroyed, and in many places reefs today are a pale shadow of what they once were.

Beautiful and daring houses of the World....

  

Daring Houses Of WORLD                      

Daring Houses in the World. Upon first glance, this easily appears to be a superhero or evil villain’s’ We think this “Lake House”, designed by architect Mark Dziewulski is daring because it is build onto a cliff and it’s south side is completely covered in glass. As pictured here, you can see stunning windows that reach all the way from the top to the bottom of the home, and we can’t imagine how much money is spent on Windex here. All of the exposed rooms make it look like a real life doll house. The eight thousand six hundred and ninety four square foot five story home is nestled right into the nature of Incline Village in Crystal Bay, Nevada. Homeowners and guests can enjoy gorgeous views of Nevada’s Lake Tahoe from literally every room in the house. Well, except the bathroom. As of 2014,the house was still unowned, but available for a measly forty three million dollars. Sheesh.

Tivoli Garden copenhageners

The Tivoli Gardens has amused and enchanted Copenhageners and people from all over the world since its first season in 1843. Like a small fairy tale village, you'll find it right in the heart of Copenhagen. And we assure you that Tivoli's got something for everyone, regardless age.

Dracula's Castle

It is Situated near Bran in Romania, Dracula’s Castle is considered one of the most luxurious castles around the world. It is commonly known as the home of the character Dracula and it became a museum in the 1980s. It is a beautiful house that has 57 rooms and around 17 bedrooms with antique furn

Beautiful Apartments in London

It is the apartment that is 6000 pounds per square feet and it has shocked many real estate agents in London. The apartment is situated in Hyde Park and it is definitely the most expensive apartment in the world.

   OAK ALLEY PLANTATION

This stunning Greek Revival on the Mississippi River was built in 1837 and is a true relic of the Old South. Originally a sugar cane plantation, it’s famous for its Creole-inspired interiors and the 800-foot-long corridor of live oaks dating to the 1700s. Today, you can tour the property and even spend the night in a (mercifully air-conditioned) cottage on the 25-acre grounds.

FALLING WATER: MILL RUN, PENNSYLVANIA

This iconic house built over a 30-foot waterfall is a total architectural marvel, thanks to cantilevered floors and T-shaped beams integrated into a monolithic slab of reinforced concrete.

     

ERNEST HEMINGWAY HOUSE: KEY WEST

It sure feels like this place was plucked off a historic street in Cuba or Puerto Rico, but Hemingway’s former pad sits in breezy Key West. Today, it’s a museum and home have six toes), some of whom are direct descendants of Hemingway’s own famous feline, Snow fall

O2 HAUS: PORTLAND, OREGON

This critically acclaimed net-zero passive house, completed in 2013, is truly revolutionary. It’s powered entirely by solar panels. Hardwood floors are made from reclaimed shipping crates. Drought-resistant native plants line the patio. And the kitchen comes equipped with an induction stove

             

Such Facts About Earth That will shock you

Such Facts About Earth :

1. Plate Tectonics Keep the Planet Comfortable.

2. Earth is Almost a Sphere.

3. Earth is Mostly Iron, Oxygen and Silicon.

4. 70% of the EARTH'S SURFACE is Cover in water.

5. The Earth’s Atmosphere Extends to a Distance of 10,000 km.

6. The Earth’s Molten Iron Core Creates a Magnetic Field.

7. Earth Doesn’t Take 24 Hours to Rotate on its Axis.

8. A year on Earth isn’t 365 days.

9. Earth has 1 Moon and 2 Co-Orbital Satellites.

10. Earth is the Only Planet Known to Have Life.

Human Population of the Earth:

6,660,000,000 (6.66 billion) as of April 2008

World Population Growth:

1.14% - 2006 estimate (this means at the current rate of growth, the earth's population will double in 61.4 year)

Countries of the World: 195

Earth's Circumference at the Equator: 24,901.55 miles (40,075.16 km)

Earth's Circumference Between the North and South Poles: 24,859.82 miles (40,008 km)

Earth's Diameter at the Equator: 7,926.28 miles (12,756.1 km)

Earth's Diameter at the Poles: 7,899.80 miles (12,713.5 km)

Average Distance from the Earth to the Sun: 93,020,000 miles (149,669,180 km)

Average Distance from the Earth to the Moon: 238,857 miles (384,403.1 km)

Highest Elevation on Earth - Mt. Everest, Asia: 29,035 feet (8850 m)

Tallest Mountain on Earth from Base to Peak - Mauna Kea, Hawaii: 33,480 feet (rising to 13,796 feet above sea level) (10204 m; 4205 m)

Point Farthest From the Center of the Earth - The peak of the volcano Chimborazo in Ecuador at 20,561 feet (6267 m) is farthest from the center of the earth due to its location near the equator and the oblateness of the Earth.

Lowest Elevation on Land - Dead Sea: 1369 feet below sea level (417.27 m)

Deepest Point in the Ocean - Challenger Deep, Mariana Trench, Western Pacific Ocean: 35,840 feet (10924 m)

Highest Temperature Recorded: 135.8°F - Al Aziziyah, Libya, September 13, 1922 (57.7°C)

Lowest Temperature Recorded: -128.5°F - Vostok, Antarctica, July 21, 1983 (-89.2°C)

Water vs. Land: 70.8% Water, 29.2% Land

Age of the Earth: 4.5 to 4.6 billion years

Atmosphere Content: 77% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and traces of argon, carbon dioxide and water

Rotation on Axis: 23 hours and 56 minutes and 04.09053 seconds. But, it takes an additional four minutes for the earth to revolve to the same position as the day before relative to the sun (i.e. 24 hours).

Revolution around Sun: 365.2425 days

Chemical Composition of the Earth: 34.6% Iron, 29.5% Oxygen, 15.2% Silicon, 12.7% Magnesium, 2.4% Nickel, 1.9% Sulfur, and 0.05% Titanium

10 Most Beautifull and Dangerous waterfalls in world

Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful gifts from nature. There are several hundreds of small and big waterfalls around the world, varies by height and force of fall. Here is the list of top 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

1: DETIFOS WATERFALL

´The Beast’ in comparison to ‘The Beauty’ of Goðafoss, this monstrous behemoth of a waterfall is guaranteed to steal your breath away. Set within stark, rocky surrounds with bone-shatteringly sheer drops on either side, there couldn´t be a more fitting backdrop for such untethered natural power. It’s a truly unmissable jewel in the Diamond Circle’s crown, .ettifoss definitely blew us away with its sheer size and power. Perhaps a waterfall so wild and fierce was befitting of an area that just screamed natural and raw as it flowed on the glacial river

Nearby Waterfalls

If you’ve time to take a wander, it’s about 4km upstream to see Dettifoss’ little sister, Selfoss. Two kilometres in the other direction, there is a turning point off the road if you’d like to reach their other sibling, Hafragilsfoss. The closest approach is from the western side, but beware – this is a particularly adventurous route, expect to scramble down ropes and steep inclines.

                                

  2 : Devil_s-pool-victoria-falls

As the name suggests this is the island from which David Livingstone first witnessed the Falls in November 1855. Livingstone Island was opened in 1992 to provide exclusive and unique picnics on the edge of the Victoria Falls. It is a protected area, that is only allowed a maximum of 16 people on at any one time. The utmost care is taken to protect and preserve the natural habitat of the area. Tongabezi have an exclusive operators licence to conduct the Livingstone Island and Devils swimming pool tours.The Devils swimming Pool is available for an even shorter period as the water level has to be really low to allow for safe swimming.Although variable every year this is normally from late August to early January.

 3 : Maldive Water fall

"Maldives"  waterfalls is very popular for its cave like appearance which makes for a beautiful tropical garden oasis for pool landscape. This pool rock waterfalls makes a stunning attraction for pool parties as it is for a relaxing swim. Beautiful waterfalls rock is excellent for pools with limited space or maybe you would like to create and design your own water garden paradise by incorporating our other decorative edge rocks and accent rocks. This backyard pool feature and waterfalls rock comes with a 1.5 inch water outlet fitting that can be hooked up to your existing pool pump.

These decorative waterfall rocks are made from a light weight, and extremely strong synthetic material that looks completely natural and realistic. Also,  Pool water features are compatible with both *chlorinated and salt water pools. The Maldives waterfall is to be an excellent addition to your outdoor or indoor pool decor, and will surely be the centerpiece of all your backyard get-togethers.

 4 :Nigara-falls

The Niagara River flows over Nigara Falls at this location, creating a natural spectacle which attracts millions of tourists annually.

This area, which stretches along the Niagara Parkway and tourist promenade, is particularly concentrated at the brink of the falls. Apart from the river's natural attractions, it includes observation towers, high-rise hotels, souvenir shops, casinos and theatres, mostly with colourful neon billboards and advertisements, and sufficient parking to accommodate visitors. Further to the north or south, golf courses are operated alongside historic sites from the War of 1812

5 : Nigara-Waterfall-Rodnet-Campbell-Flickr

Flicker of Nigara Fall is very dangerous to visitors Because the danger from hitting the rocks and having the barrel break apart. If that happens, you have no protection and will likely either drown or be battered to death in the currents and on the rocks. Then there is the danger of getting caught behind the curtain of water and running out of air before you can be rescued. Imagine the force of 600,000 gallons of Water per second (2,271,247 liters per second) crashing on top of you, not to mention the rocks you're bouncing around on under all of that water.

6 : Markibinte fall

Mountains peaks and moisture make Markibinite treasure trove of waterfalls. From towering cascades tucked in the back of valleys to streams pouring over cliffs into the sea . The best islands for chasing Markibinite waterfalls are the Big Island, . There are several easily accessible and stunningly beautiful waterfalls across the islands. Some, however, can only be reached by long hikes or air tours.

7: STEVANA HILL WATERFALL

You’ll come first to Black Rock Falls, which impresses with a loud and zesty 30-foot drop. About a tenth of a mile past the far end of the loop are the smaller Upper Falls and Basin Falls, the latter of which is an idyllic spot for a picnic.

8: SWISS WATERFALL

Switzerland is known for its watches, chocolate and banks, but in the traveling community it is the natural beauty of the country that gets the most attention. For centuries, this little haven of mountains and valleys has been a refuge from the worries of day to day life for many people. Since the 19th century at least, the well off citizens of Europe have come to Switzerland to get their fill of fresh mountain air and exercise. Roaming in the vast outdoors has been the activity of choice for many visitors to Switzerland, simply because even the laziest traveler would find it hard to resist the temptation of these incredible natural attractions. For your dose of Swiss natural wonders, don’t forget to visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Switzerland.

                             

9 :Victoria-falls-in-Zimbabve

The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Located on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Falls is the widest falling sheet of water on Earth, with up to 600 million litres rushing over the 110 metre high edge every minute. The impact of the tumbling water creates a permanent cloud of mist that can be seen for miles around. A multitude of birds, insects and small animals thrive in the wet lush rainforest vegetation. The Victoria Falls forms part of two national parks, offering remarkable Big Five game viewing opportunities, a multitude of activities for both the leisure seeker and adrenalin junkie, and accommodation options to suit all tastes and pockets

10 :RINBOW WATERFALL LANDSCAPE

A rainbow produced by mist from this 80-foot high waterfall is visible on sunny afternoons. During extended winter cold spells, an impressive ice formation builds around the falls.

Between trailhead and falls, Rainbow Falls Trail gains about 1,500' in elevation. The 5.4 mile roundtrip hike is considered moderate in difficulty. The Rainbow Falls Trail continues for approximately 4 miles beyond the falls to the summit of Mount Le Conte.