*  Karakoram Highway – part of the historic Silk Road, it's the main artery running north to China. 



    * Hunza Valley – one of the more stunning and popular parts of the high mountain areas, some liken it to paradise on Earth 



    * Mountain peaks and glaciers – Pakistan's Northern Areas are home to some of the highest mountains in the world, including K2, Rakaposhi and Nanga Parbat, and offer incredible trekking opportunities 



    * Swat Valley – this old hippie destination from the 70's is hardly the scene it used to be, but offers nice scenery nonetheless. Check the security situation before heading here now, however 



    * Kalasha Valleys – witness the decline of a truly unique culture in Chitral District 



    * Deserts – Pakistan is home to the Thar desert in Sindh and the Cholistan desert in the Punjab, which it shares with neighboring India 



    * Archaelogical treasures – the country's rich history has left many things to explore; Taxila, Moenjodaro and Harappa are some of the more famous