Urooj Niazi 
pakistan’s winter hill stations snowy escapes await
The hill stations in Pakistan are turned into a winter wonderland in December- February and provide the travelers with snow-white peaks, pine aromas, and magnificent mountain views. These elevated retreats are the ideal respite to plains where the weather is colder and the scenery is enchanted with the cover of fresh snow. All destinations have their own distinct experiences with natural beauty and adventure opportunities in their offer, starting with the well-known Murree and ending with the isolated valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan. The winter hill stations in Pakistan serve all types of travelers, both family family-friendly resorts or off-road wilderness, and are bound to offer the visitor a memorable experience in beautiful Himalayan and Karakoram landscapes.
Top Northern Destinations
Hunza Valley is the jewel of Pakistan, and Frozen Attabad Lake and snow-covered Passu Cones are the elements forming postcard sceneries at an altitude of 2,438 meters. The rugged mountain beauty with frozen Satpara Lake and the accessibility to the winter plains of Deosai make Skardu the best destination for adventurers who want to enjoy solitude. Naltar Valley is a destination for skiing lovers, and it has an annual ski festival, and there are alpine forests in the valley which can easily be accessed by land by Gilgit.
Popular Punjab Hill Stations
The funky streets, the use of colonial environment, and snowfall throughout the year at 2,300 meters make Murree to be the most popular winter resort in Pakistan as the Queen of Hills. The location of Bhurban is close to forests and offers the comfort of a resort to any family that would want to have a relaxing outing. Patriata provides exhilarating cable car experience through snow-covered pine forests along with adventure and marvelous air views.
Hidden Gems
Thandiani is the place where cold mornings are photographer friendly and serene solitude of 2,750 meters of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are served. Ziarat, in Balochistan, has old juniper forests and historic places that can be used to experience unique southern mountain experience. The desert camping under stars on the Gorakh hill in Sindh is offered at 1,734 meters and is ideal to any place that wants to experience unconventional winter adventure with backpackers.
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