The best places to go with your friends in the summer vacations

So, Ramazan and Eid are over and everyone’s exams are well out of the way. This is the perfect time to grab your friends, pack your bags, and go on a nice trip. After all, you’ll be back to studying and missing your holidays just a month or two later. Here’s a list of places you can check out this summer. Remember to do your research thoroughly as you can find really good package tours with group discounts for most of these areas, complete with food and accommodation.

Hunza Valley

When you go to Hunza, there are a few places you must see. The topmost among these are Karimabad, Rakaposhi Mountain, the Altit and Baltit Forts, and Khunjerab Pass. In many cases, you will find tours that will take you to all these places and many more along the way. The beautiful scenery, amazing treks, and extremely hospitable people of this area will make you want to return again and again. It is one place you must visit in Pakistan.

Azad Kashmir

For all trekking enthusiasts, Azad Kashmir is a great place to go to. Here, you can camp as well as stay in scenic guesthouses. The breathtaking views here are worth experiencing and a week or so in the area will be one of the best times of your life. Here, you must visit Kel and Arang Kel, the Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Banjosa Lake, Jhelum Valley, Toli Pir, and Pir Chanasi. The pure and serene environment here will make you forget your problems and completely refresh you for the next term.

Swat

Swat is a summer vacation destination not to be missed. It has a wide variety of options for you and your friends to enjoy. The Malam Jabba ski resort is a gorgeous place and offers beautiful scenery and marvellous recreational facilities. However, if you really want to ski, come here in the winter. Kalam, Ushu, and Dir are also in Swat, and are worth visiting. However, before heading out, make all your bookings and confirm that the routes are open for safe travel.

Murree and Galiyat

This is the safest and nearest option, and is always open for tourism! Make your home base in Islamabad and make day trips to hill stations like Murree, Nathia Gali, Ghora Gali, etc. All of these places are only a few hours away by road and have wonderful weather and all kinds of facilities.

Naran and Kaghan

This picturesque region is a haven for hiking and nature. You can stay in a rest-house and trek all over the place and enjoy delicious food in the city. It is located in the Kaghan Valley and you can travel to gorgeous places like Shogran, Lulusar Lake, Lake Saif-ul-Mulook, and other scenic streams and waterfalls.

So, here’s a list of places you can visit this summer, so plan accordingly, get your group together and have the time of your lives!