19 most beautiful mosques of Pakistan
These beautiful mosques of Pakistan are a symbol of religion, history, heritage and culture all rolled into one. If there is one thing we Pakistanis, and our spiritual forefathers, the Mughals, loved, that is splurging on mosques – and the trend continues. The beautiful mosques of Pakistan are getting grander, more exquisite, and with the…
Nandna Fort and Vishnu Hindu temple Salt Range Pakistan
There is a 1500 years old Nandna Fort and Vishnu temple, at Baghanwala, Pind Dadan khan Pakistan. The word Nandna means ‘Lord Vishnu’s garden’, in Sanskrit. Nandna Fort and temple always had a beautiful fruit garden at its foothill. This is because of the perennial stream of fresh water that originates from the foothills of…
Trip to Mangla Dam, Ramkot Fort in Mirpur, Pakistan
Mangla Dam reservoir itself and ruins of Ramkot Fort that are inside it are both located in the Mirpur district of Azad Kashmir. The word Mangla is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word Mangala, meaning ‘auspicious’. Gigantic Mangla Dam and Ramkot Fort are at a 297 Kms distance from Lahore, along the GT road. The…
Tranquility of Mughal Wah Gardens in Wah Cantt Taxila
The Wah Gardens, made by the Mughals near present-day Wah Cantt, are still as royal and tranquil as they were three centuries ago. The heritage Wah Cantt mosques and Gardens (old town) are at an hour’s drive from Islamabad. Wah Cantt lies on the way to the place. We reached Wah Gardens and Wah Cantt…