Pakistan is ranked number one on Condé Nast Traveller's list of 20 best holiday destinations for 2020. Lonely Planet called Pakistan 'tourism's next big thing and Forbes ranked Pakistan as one of the '10 Coolest Places to go in 2019.'
The British Backpacker Society (BBS) declared Pakistan as the world's third best potential adventure destination for 2020. The year before, the BBS declared that 'Pakistan tops the list of world's best travel destinations', describing it as 'one of the friendliest countries on earth.' A land of splendour, the landscape stretches remarkably from the high mountain ranges in the north to the plains and deserts of central Pakistan, and the Arabian Sea in the south. In addition to the natural beauty in the four provinces of Pakistan, the people are very hospitable and generous toward foreign tourists.
Pakistan's mountain ranges include the famous Himalayas, Karakoram and the Hindukush. There are several high peaks in Pakistan, with the tallest being K2 (at 8,611 metres), the second highest in the world. The country is blessed with five out of the 14 highest mountain peaks of the world. From April to September, domestic and international mountaineers throng the area.
Question 1: According to travel publications, what accolades has Pakistan received as a tourist destination?
Answer: Pakistan has been ranked number one on Condé Nast Traveller's list of 20 best holiday destinations for 2020, called 'tourism's next big thing' by Lonely Planet, and listed as one of the '10 Coolest Places to go in 2019' by Forbes.
Question 2: How does the British Backpacker Society view Pakistan as a travel destination?
Answer: The British Backpacker Society (BBS) declared Pakistan as the world's third-best potential adventure destination for 2020 and previously stated that Pakistan tops the list of world's best travel destinations, describing it as 'one of the friendliest countries on earth.'
Question 3: What geographical features make Pakistan a diverse destination?
Answer: Pakistan's landscape stretches from high mountain ranges in the north to the plains and deserts of central Pakistan and the Arabian Sea in the south.
Question 4: What are some notable mountain ranges in Pakistan mentioned in the paragraph?
Answer: The paragraph mentions the famous Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindukush mountain ranges in Pakistan.
Question 5: What is the significance of K2 in Pakistan?
Answer: K2, at 8,611 meters, is the tallest peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world. Pakistan is blessed with five out of the 14 highest mountain peaks globally.
Question 6: During which months do mountaineers visit Pakistan, according to the paragraph?
Answer: Domestic and international mountaineers throng the area from April to September.