9 of Pakistan's most breathtaking natural wonders
9 of Pakistan's most breathtaking natural wonders From magical Himalayan valleys to lunar landscapes of bubbling mud volcanoes, Wanderlust's 2020 Hot List destination Pakistan offers a diversity of extraordinary natural beauty without the crowds... 1. Baltoro Glacier Baltoro Glacier from the air (Creative Commons/Guilhem Vellut) 63km of ice, carving it’s way through the Karakoram Mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Baltoro is one of the longest glaciers in the world. Its wide trough carves through steep mountains, with smaller glacier valleys creeping to the side along the way. Not surprisingly, it is a popular trekking destination, a jumping off point to mountaineering destinations like K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum peaks at its head. Its meltwater nurtures the lush valleys of Northern Pakistan. To see it for yourself, approach the glacier from the Balti town of Skardu. 2. Neelum Valley Kel in the Neelum Valley (Shutterstock) An emerald gr...