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| Kite Flying at Basant |
Pakistan is known for its festivals, ancient architectures and its diverse colors. What fascinates tourists the most is the unique style of food that Pakistan has and all the celebrations that take place. One of the biggest events that take place in Pakistan is Basant. The day of Basant marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. It is known as the festival of flying kites and is celebrated in the entire country. The festival starts at midnight when the entire sky is lit with bright lights and kites of all different colours, sizes and styles. Everyone participates in various fun activities while kite flying remains the main attraction. Basant is not only a kite flying event, but also a cultural festival of traditional food, dresses, dance and music. Male tourists can be expected to be decorated with yellow scarves while the women are given decorated “Gajras” which are traditional bangles made of flowers. Yellow is the main colour in this event as it illustrates the blossoming spring flowers in the fields of Pakistan.
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| Festival of Basant |
Kite flying is a spectacular sight to witness. The sky fills with bright colours and music is heard throughout the country. Tourists experience the various flavours of the culturally rich country of Pakistan. Music, performances, kites, shopping bazaars and to top it all off, the delicious food of Pakistan all combine to make this a memorable event of your life! If you are looking for a place to stay during the festival of Basant, the city in Pakistan that experiences the most excitement and fun is Lahore. Lahore is a tourist attraction in itself! A few hotels located in the heart of Lahore are the 5-star Avari Hotel, the luxurious Ambassador Hotel and the most renowned, Pearl Continental Hotel. All accommodations are located a short distance from all main tourist attractions and offer the best quality in terms of living conditions. If you are looking for a place to eat some delicious and traditional Pakistani food, the best rated restaurants in Lahore are Marco Polo, Mirchi and Tabaq.
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| Shah Faisal Mosque |
If you are fascinated by history and architectural buildings, you would love to see the Shah Faisal Masjid. It is located in Islamabad which is the capital city of Pakistan. It is among one of the largest mosques in the world. It is known for both its enormous size and its architecture which covers an area of over 5000 square meters! The mosque can accompany over 300 thousand people and was designed by a Turkish architect by the name of Vedat Dalokay. It is a huge focal point of Islamabad and is a famous and well recognized icon of the city.
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| Pakistan National Monument |
Tourists would love to see the beautiful architectural features of the mosque. While you are in Islamabad, you might also want to visit the Margalla Hills which offer a stunning view of the scenery. Other scenic landscapes in Islamabad include the Rawal Lake and the Shakarpariyan Hills which are also home to the Pakistan National Monument. If you are looking for a place to stay overnight while you explore the astonishing city of Islamabad, you can stay at the Islamabad Serena Hotel which is rated at 5 stars! Looking for a bite to eat? Indulge in the delicious, mouth-watering food served at Golden Dragon Restaurant.
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| Taxila Ruins |
Another famous tourist attraction in Pakistan is the Taxila Ruins. Just a short drive from Islamabad, this is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world! There are 18 locations in the area which are world heritage sites, but only 5% have been excavated. The Taxila Ruins is the region from where Buddhism travelled to the Far East and Persians, Greeks and Hindus all subsequently left their mark. At the Taxila Ruins, you can watch the sun set from the remains of a Buddhist monastery or wander through the streets of an excavated Persian city knowing that there are two older ones buried below.
Pakistan is a culturally rich place, filled with colours, festivals and traditions. There are many different places to visit that allows tourists to experience all the excitement and adventure that Pakistan has to offer. So why not make your next vacation, in this culturally diverse country?
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