What is Hill Station?
Hill station is a town located at a higher height and elevation than its surrounding area. The term is mostly used for places on hills in colonies, which the colonizers used as summer retreats.
Pakistan top hill station
Pakistan is a fantastic country that is loaded with a lot of beautiful places to visit. It is full of lofty mountains, incredible seaside views, wonderful coastal beauty, lush green land, and grassland can all be found here. Most importantly it is a house of a lot of beautiful and awesome hill stations. Luckily, Pakistan is full of beautiful hill stations.
“Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”
David McCullough Jr.
There are many vocational spots in Pakistan. Pakistan is no less than other international countries by means of vacation spots. The beautiful scenery, views, and landscapes will refresh your soul and body and also make you happy. if you are looking to visit a beautiful and charming place on your vacation, then Pakistan is the best and most affordable vocational spot to spend your holidays.
As well, the weather in Pakistan is getting good after the summer season SO, so it is a good time to visit beautiful places by road trip. This clear weather surely invites vacations.
If you want a break from your hectic routine then plan to visit the hill stations of PAKISTAN which refresh your soul and body. And you surely feel happy and healthy.
The most popular hill stations in Pakistan
Here are the top 15 hill stations in Pakistan that you should visit at once in your lifetime. Let's discuss these amazing hill station, their location, their beauty, and the reason why they are famous.
We should discuss on following hill stations:
.Gilgit
. Skardu
. Hunza
. Murree
. Malam Jabba
. Thandiani
. Kalam
. Shogran
. Ayubia
. Patriata
. Fort Munro
. Neelum Valley
.Gorakh Hill
.Ziarat
.Abbottabad
Gilgit
Gilgit is not only the capital of the Gilgit District in the astonishing Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, but it is also one most amazing and stunning hill stations in Pakistan. It is surrounded by magisterial snow-capped mountains, gossamery lakes, and charming green meadows. Gilgit is a beautiful piece of heaven on Earth.
The hill station of Gilgit attracts a lot of non-foreign and foreign tourists every year. These beautiful hill stations increase tourism in Pakistan. This is due to its social position as one of the most developed areas of Pakistan. The best hotels in Gilgit provide all the facilities that you had expected in large towns. Gilgit is an established area in the entire reign, it has its own small airport that allows visitors from all around the world to visit over the country.
Location :
The stunning and amazing hill station of Gilgit is located about 5000 feet above sea level and is present at the junction of the rivers Gilgit and Hunza.
Elevation: 1,500 m
Best time to visit
If you are planning to visit Gilgit hill station, the best time to visit is during the summer month between May and November, therefore, the area is fairly attainable. The month of July and august can be extremely charmed full.
Skardu
Skardu is one of Pakistan’s most popular hill stations. Skardu is the capital city of the Skardu District. It is present in the beautiful Gilgit-Baltistan area. It also holds some of the country’s most delightful lakes such as :
.Upper Kachura lake
.Lower kachura lake
.Satpara lake
.Skardu fort
.Shigar fort
. Deosai national park
.Manthokha waterfall
These are all within a short distance from Skardu hill station.
Location:
The beautiful and charming valley is located at the intersection of the Indus and Shigar river at the loftiness of 8,200 feet above sea level. However, if you do not visit this place you indubitably have at least pictures and videos of this charming and view seeker place an attractive destination for tourists.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit this beautiful valley is in the mid of June and October. Therefore, the hill station of Skardu gets less crowded in the month of July and August because it is a time of vacation for students many peoples spend their vacations in this hill station.
Hunza:
We can discuss Skardu and Gilgit hill stations, Now we talk about Hunza which is a gorgeous, attractive, and charming hill station in Gilgit Baltistan. Hunza is like a fairytale place for children and this hill station is very attractive to international and domestic tourists. this place reminds us of the magnificent winters that describe in the story tales of children.
Location:
Hunza is located at an altitude of 8,000 feet above the sea. Hunza is encircled by attractive snow-trapped mountains, lush green meadows, fruit-loaded gardens, and a beautiful and clear blue river that increases the value of the valley.
The following lakes are present in Hunza:
. Attabad lake
.Altit fort
. Batit fort
.Passu cones
.Eagle’s Nest
.Rakaposhi viewpoint
.Ultra glacier
These places are a great source of attraction for tourists.
When tourists travel to Gilgit Baltistan, many people like to stay for 2 to 3 days in Hunza to enjoy the beauty of Hunza. In Hunza all the facilities are available, residents of Hunza are very kind, loving, and cooperative and most important the attractive natural beauty makes Hunza one of the best places to visit in Pakistan for an affordable vacation.
Best time to visit:
Hunza's awesome cherry blossom season starts in the mid of march and lasts until the end of April. The month of June and August is regarded as the busiest tourist month. This month a large crowd of tourists visits Hunza. You can make a plan to visit Hunza until October.
Murree:
Murree is called as Queen of Hill Stations. It is arguably the busiest place in the country. It is also the most popular tourist station. Murree is the common and popular point that comes into the mind of tourists when they plan to went on the hill station tour. It is full of old-century big colonial buildings, many pine trees, and thick oaks forest and as well it is full of apple and apricot gardens.
Location:
Murree is located near Islamabad at a distance of 7,000 feet and this attractive hill station is a great source of enjoyment for twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The people of ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, and other nearby cities plan to spend their weekend in hill station Murree.
Due to its high status, Murree has become a popular and ideal spot for tourists in Punjab. Most importantly, a large number of popular restaurants, cafes, fast food cafés, and many markets are present in Murree which is a great source of view seekers for tourists. The best hotels in Muree provide all the facilities and requirements to the tourists.
Moreover, Muree is a popular and well-known hill station that visitors visit for a whole year. It is a great and awesome spot to spend summer vacations due to its charming weather, natural beauty, and lofty mountains.
On the other hand, in winters Muree becomes a wonderful, charming, and fairytale land for the visitor due to its cold weather and snowfall. When snowfall starts everything is capped with a thick layer of snow. Snowfall increases the beauty of Murree and viewers like to visit Murree during the snowfall season.
Malam Jabba is the best and most well-known place for tourists and adventure seekers because of its chair lifts, zipline, king platform, ice-skating area, and hiking routes. Malam jubbah has a beautiful and charming view of the Hindu Kash Mountains and an attractive valley. It is also considered Pakistan's best spot for adventure and to see snowfall.
Location
The charming and attractive hill station of Malam Jabba is situated about 50 kilometers from Saidu Sharif in Swat District and it is also considered a well-known spot for ski in Pakistan. When you travel from Mingora, the distance between two locations is coveted in an hour or less than an hour, the traveling time depends upon the weather.
Malam Jabba is very popular among domestic and international tourists. A great crowd of tourists visits Malam Jabba every year. In Malam Jabba, tourists get affordable and comfortable facilities that are possessory for life. For some years few hotels and guests houses present in it.
Elevation: 2,804 m
Best time to visit:
This iconic Pakistan hill station is open all year.
Thandiani
Thandiani is one of Pakistan's most attractive hill stations, nestled in the foothills of the great Himalaya. As we know the word Thandiani means very chilly and cold. The word Thandiani describes that the hill station is quite chill. Thandiani is not a more developed hill station than others that would discuss in our list. Thandiani hill station lack guest home, hotels, and many other facilities but due to its weather and charming location make this hill station is a worth-seeing nevertheless destination for the visitor.
Location :
Malam Jabba is located in the mountain range of the beautiful Himalayas. Thandiani is considered the most beautiful and popular hill station in PAKISTAN. It is situated around about 9,000 feet above sea level. Thandiani is also a part of the charming Galyat area present in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Therefore, if you went to visit Abbottabad or live nearby then you easily plan a day trip to the stunning mountains of Thandiani. It is approximately 37 kilometers from the city.
Elevation: 2,750 m
Best time to visit :
The best time to visit Thandiani is between the month of May and September.
Kalam:
In Kalam many popular hill regions are present. It is considered the home of Pakistan's most beautiful and popular hilly areas. It is located approximately 99 kilometers from Mingora. In Kalam, there are many charming and stunning places and spots to visit. Kalam is a large hill station that contains many small hilly areas or spots. The popular site in Kalam to visit is Sawat valley. Kalam is considered as a treasure box of charming lakes, lofty mountains, beautiful scenes, forests, lush green meadows, and many other natural beauty models and wonders.
The most attractive and popular lake in Kalam is Saifullah lake. Saifullah lake is also called Saiful maluk lake. it is a small clear water body. it is very popular for its fresh seafood. that little water today is beautiful because it is surrounded by forest and lush green meadows. These facilities and beauty is natural awe and this natural beauty make Kalam the most charming and attractive place for tourist all domestic and international tourists want to visit this place due to its natural beauty.
Kalam provides a range of resorts and other lodging options for both short and long visits, 365 days a year. There are motels, lodges, inns, B&Bs, and other lodging options in Kalam Valley, in addition to hotels.
Elevation: 2,001 m
Best time to visit :
The best time to visit Kalam is in the months of June-August and November-December. In summer a large number of tourists visit Kalam because of summer vacation all thanks to vacationing families and Pakistan travelers who visit Kalam which also increases tourism in Pakistan.
Shogran
Shogran is the best hill station in Kaghan. It is situated on a grassy hilltop. It is located at a distance of 34 kilometers (21 mi) away from Balakot. Other places to visit from Shogran include Siri Lake, Paye Lake, Musa ka Musala Peak, and Makra Peak. In clear weather, you can also see those peaks from Shogran. The Kaghan Road is usually shrouded in thick clouds, which attracts the majority of tourists traveling through.
There are a variety of lodging options here, but the best one is the Forest Rest House. It's a warm and inviting space with tasteful wood furniture and décor. The forest-themed rest home is ideal for families and groups of friends traveling together.
If you have children, you should take them to Shogran's tiny zoo. It is home to a variety of animals and birds, and the children will adore it. Malkani woodland is the spot to go if you want to get a closer look at nature. The dense forest is a paradise, with its unusual array of plants and wildlife.