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In the course of summer, people prefer visiting the northern areas of Pakistan since these regions have been witnessed to be comparatively less hot during the summers in addition to being unexplainably scenic in terms of beauty! These geographical portions encompass Neelum Valley, Kalash Valley, Hunza Valley and Swat Valley.
The maximum temperature during summer at swat valley varies in between 15 and 17 degrees of centigrade; the high altitude at Swat reflects that the tourist would enjoy the long summer days and often the extended twilight! This wonderfully mountain laden chunk of Pakistan boasts of additional 4 hours of sunlight in comparison to the mainland!
The Swat Ski Resort at Malam Jabba extends one of the outstanding sites in terms of Snowboarding and Skiing within Pakistan as well as in the rest of the Asian Continent. The extremely worth-looking points comprise Shingrai Waterfall; Saidgai Lake; Miandam; Mankial Village; Malam Jabba Mahodand Lake; Kandol Lake, Kalam and beyond and above numerous mind blowing locations.
The Wadi-e-Kalaash is situated at the stunning altitude of 1650 m high up the seal level within the district of Chithraal in the province of Khyber-Pakhthunkha. It encompasses the spectacular and small sized valleys of Birir, Bumborate and Rumboor which are housed inside the grand and mighty Hindukush Mountains, interspersed with scented oak trees and the splendid florae.
The climate in connection with the Kalash Valley poses similarity with the non-tropical regions having mild summers but extremely cold winters. Throughout the summers, the temperature would be found to be ranging between 23 and 27 degrees centigrade, and 2 to 1 degrees in winters. Crops of barley, maize, red beans and wheat are especially famous among tourists.
Large populations inclusive of DEERS, LEOPARDS and EAGLES, are present in the kalash Valley, the residents love music and dance, women attired in traditional kalash dresses associated with embroidered caps, whereas the men wearing Shalwar Kameez. The inhabitants are non-muslim polytheists and leave their dead ones in open air within the coffins.
The available breads encompass capote, Khesta,Rishika and Phulki, while the Soups, being integral component of the Kalash cuisine, include Kawirogh, Chithrali Noodle Soup and Leganu. The Rondijhzu has been witnessed to be the main dish comprising roasted mutton seasoned with salt. Cheese would be discovered to be the major ingredient of the cuisine.
The Hunza Valley is the mountainous valley located within the northern region of the Gilgit-Baltistan arena of Pakistan. It is referred to as having been formed by the Hunza River, bordering Ishkoman in the northwest, Shigar at the southeast, Afghanistan’s Wakhan corridor lying at the north and Xinjiang territory with respect to the northeast.
The bewildering Rakaposhi Mountain, Towers over the Hunza valley, reaching the unbelievably amazing height of 7788 m. The traditional food over here is somewhat similar to macaroni and cheese. The Molida is prepared by mingling small pieces of Shapik (bread, local word) with the combination based on milk, butter and apricot oil, indeed resulting in the dish of Molida associated with its specific scrumptious flavour.
The most popular among the cuisine being Harissa, Chapshuro, Shopan, and the Go-lee. Harissa is superb mixture of meat, rice, wheat in addition to the green lentil. This could be construed as measuring up to Haleem as in Punjab, yet laden with its particular impact upon the taste buds!
Though the estimated temperature for the fascinating Hunza valley being 27 degrees at centigrade scale, the weather in the valley could plummet to 0 degree. Due to the road closure because of snow, the tourism season spans over the period from May through to October, this time span is construed to be the best time for the tourists from around Pakistan as well as the rest of the world.
The Hunza residents, Hunzakuts, speak Wakhi and Shina languages, the Wakhi people have their residence in the upper hunza, whereas the Shina speaking Hunzakuts inside the southern area.
Naraan is regarded as highly famous tourist destination in summers by reason of its remarkable pleasant weather in association with the peak season. It has as well been highly reputed since it provides the gateway to the hugely popular Gilgit hunza through the babusar pass.
The enthralling tourist spot of Ansoo lake in Naraan, has been referred to as the tear-shaped lake that is situated within the Naraan valley inside Mansehra district, at the heart-throbbing altitude of 14000m which is the part of the province of Khyber Pakhtun-khwa.
The lake could be reached through a couple of famous routes: lake Saif ul Malook and village Mahandri. The Ansoo lake would be witnessed to be situated in close proximity to the Malika Parbat which is reputed to be the highest mountain in the area of Naraan and Kaghaan.
The Naraan valley boasts of numerous hotels and restaurants, the greatly popular cuisine encircle chicken& mutton karhai, mutton & chicken biryani, chicken roast, mutton and chicken handi and beyond and above all the mouth-watering trout fish!
The Naraan inhabitants are referred to as highly hospitable and generous by their very disposition. The major products of Naraan are the artistically carved Walnuts and the other indisputably appealing product is the Namdas, the woollen felt rugs on top of the woollen shawls. Namdas is a category of mattress manufactured by wool felting, instead of weaving
The normal temperature at Naraan rarely exceeds 15 degrees in centigrade, thus rendering Naraan one of the most visited hotspots within summers inside Pakistan.
The district of Neelum is referred to as the northernmost among the 10 districts that are located in the Pakistani administered territory of Azaad Kashmir. The Neelum valley would be discovered inside the 200 Km arched region of Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, taking its course parallel to the Kaghaan Valley.
The Neelum Valley would be found to be interspersed with panoramic views in conjunction with both the banks of River Neelum as well as the enchanting streams. The major places to visit over here encompass Athmuqaam, Keran & Upper Neelum, Sharda, Kel, Chita Khata Lake over and above the Shounter Valley.
The temperature generally remains around 27 degrees centigrade, the women normally wear Jabba Kashmiri Dress and the men would be seen in the traditional Shalwaar Kameez. The uniquely renowned Chappal Kabaab, Fresh Roti and the worth mentioning Efficient Service at Neelum Valley, accords the very reputation that this place is accorded as well-deserved.
The official language being Urdu while the Pahari-Pothwari, along with its multiple dialects, is spoken as well.
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