25 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Pakistan - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Pakistan

Moenjodaro, Pakistan

Mohenjo-Daro

This lost city belongs to one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

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Karachi, Pakistan

Chaukhandi Tombs

Reputedly haunted sandstone necropolis with exquisite stone carvings.

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Khewra, Pakistan

Khewra Salt Mines

The world's second largest salt mine, said to have been discovered by Alexander the Great's horse.

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Thatta, Pakistan

Makli Hill

One of the largest necropolises in the world is home to a stunning array of historic Middle Eastern tombs.

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Lahore, Pakistan

Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

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Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore Fort Elephant Path

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

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Lasbela District, Pakistan

Hingol National Park

Lunar landscape, a mud volcano and bizarre rock formations.

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Derawar, Pakistan

Derawar Fort

Massive fortress bastions in the desert of Cholistan.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Pakistan

Doodh Soda

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Doodh Soda

Soda mixed with milk creates this frosty, creamy drink.

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Shahi Tukda

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Shahi Tukda

This sugar-soaked South Asian sweet isn’t your basic bread pudding.

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Mustard Oil

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Mustard Oil

Essential to South Asian cuisine, the flavoring is illegal in some countries.

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Warq

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Warq

This edible silver garnish has long added bling to South Asian cuisine.

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Stories
About Pakistan

Pakistani and Indian Sikh devotees gather around a priest reading from the Sikh holy book to celebrate the birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev, in Nankana Sahib.

In Pakistan, an Inclusive Sikh Festival Highlights History Before Division

Each year, thousands visit the city of Nankana Sahib to commemorate Sikhism’s founder.

by Sabrina Toppa

November 24, 2017

A "sea devil" from Icones animalium (1553).

Where to Find the World's Best Hometown Monsters

Here are 25 places to see yetis, sea monsters, Sasquatch, and other cryptids.

by Molly McBride Jacobson

February 24, 2017