(Minahil dahri, Karachi)
When it comes to vacations, we are either heading to Dubai (the most common holiday spot for Asians), or UK and USA, in case you have a bigger vacation budget to spend. But, how many of us think of travelling to Pakistan? Well, I am quite sure that there are many travelling lovers who would give anything to travel northern parts of Pakistan but then what percentage of total population do they represent? We all know the answer. The purpose of my post is to add Pakistan to your favorite holiday spot, when you end up reading my post. Here are the reasons why you should plan a visit to Pakistan? 1. Mouth Watering Food With a rich heritage and desi culture, Pakistan offers the most delicious and mouthwatering food. Its cuisines are one of the best in South Asia. You will get variety of food options for a flexible budget. You can get 5 star hotel cuisine and tasty street food depending on your taste and budget. Among the most famous dishes in Pakistan we have Biryani, BBQ(that includes a range of spicy and delicious mutton and chicken items), Pajjay k Paye, Lamb Rosh, Mix Chat, Paani Puri, Gajar ka Halwa and the list goes on. Pakistani Cuisines takes its history from a blend of cultures and this makes its more appealing. 2. Culture of Festivals! Pakistanis celebrate festivals like no other nation. We probably have festival for every occasion around the year. Color and joy describe Pakistani nation. People find pleasure in celebrating and preparing for their festivals and spending quality time with their family and friends. A perfect blend of color, heritage, emotions and fun; Pakistani festivals are known for their richness and celebrations. To state few of them, we have: Basant, Mela Chiraghan, Art festivals and religious festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Shab-e-Barat and many more.