Best Winter Sports Destinations in Pakistan
Pakistan's geographical diversity and natural beauty have made it famous worldwide.
It has beautiful valleys, high mountains and snowy weather, which provide great scenery and opportunities for sports enthusiasts in winter. Especially when the mountains and valleys are covered in snow during the snowy season, the following places offer a paradise for sports enthusiasts and tourists.
Sports that are played in winter season in Pakistan are:
1. Snowmobiling
2. Ice skating
3. Snowboarding
4. Skiing
5. Tracking
The venues where these games are played are as follows:
1. Naltar valley located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Naltar Valley is famous for its beauty and snow sports.
This valley is considered as one of the best places for skiing and the National Skiing Championship is also held here.
Features:
Being of natural beauty, the view of snow capped mountains and beautiful lakes in this valley is very attractive.
Having an international level skiing resort, all new snow sports facilities are found in Naltar valley.
There is a system of trekking, snowmobiling and hiking.
Accommodation in Naltar:
There are good quality guesthouses to stay in this valley, but they are limited in number.
How to reach Naltar:
Naltar jeeps ply from Gilgit city, one can reach Naltar after traveling for two hours.
2. Another place is Malam Jabba which is located in Swat Valley.
The most beautiful and famous skiing resort of Pakistan is Malam Jabba.
Thousands of tourists and sports enthusiasts visit this place every year especially in the winter season, people also visit there in the summer season.
Features:
The snow covered mountains and the green trees there are showing a very beautiful scene. There are modern skiing facilities. There is also hiking, zip lining and snow sports.
Accommodation in Malam Jabba:
There are different types of hotels and resorts where people stay and eat.
How to reach Malam Jabba:
From Peshawar to Malam Jabba is a 5 hour drive, from Swat city to Malam Jabba is a one and a half hour drive. It can be easily reached by car.
3. Shogran and Sri Paya are located in Mansehra.
The place is also famous for its beauty and snow
It is because of providing opportunities for sports to be played.
Features:
Here, the snow-covered hills and pastures add to the fun and enjoyment of tourists. Apart from this, snowmobiling, trekking and snowshoeing are fun in their own right.
Directions:
Total journey from Mansehra city to Shogran is two hours, this journey is done in jeep or other hired vehicle.
4. The fourth place is Murree and Gilead.
These are two nearby places, which are considered popular tourist spots. During the winter season, these places dress up in snow and make their beauty attractive.
Features:
This place is also perfect for games such as snowball fight, snowman making and playing and trekking on snow trails. There are beautiful hotels, which are quality hotels for tourists to stay and eat.
Directions:
Murree is located at a distance of 1.5 hours from Islamabad city. One can easily reach here by own car or rental car.
5. The fifth place is Skardu which is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
This place is famous for its beauty and serenity in winter season.
Features:
Winter cultural events are held here as a local festival
Trekking, snow sports, hiking and photography are the tourist activities here.
Directions:
Tourists go to Skardu from Gilgit city by car or by flight.
6. The sixth place is Hunza valley which is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
This valley offers great beauty in winter season, winter sports are played here.
Features:
Snow trekking and photography are also done here.
The Ultat and Baltat Fort sites found here add to the charm and appeal of Hunza.
How to reach:
Gilgit city to Hunza is about 5 hours by car.
7. The seventh place is Kalam which is located in Swat.
There is Hussain lake and mountains. There are also snow sports facilities in winter.
Features:
Here, the snow-capped mountains and valleys attract tourism. Also snow sports, hiking
Making snowmen is also fun.
Directions:
Kalam is some distance from Swat city.
Result:
If these places are visited during winter season, this experience will be one of the best moments of life to enjoy and see the beautiful natural places.
