Pakistan's forehead touches the foot of heaven...

Three of the earth's mighty mountain systems - the Hindukush, the Himalayas and the Karakoram adorn Pakistan's forehead; while 40 of the world's 50 highest mountains and five of the 14 highest peaks, including 8,611 meter world's second highest K-2 or Mt. Godwin Austin, are located in Pakistan.

With an assemblage of 35 giant peaks over 7,315 meters, Pakistan's northern region is regarded as the climbers' paradise. Pakistan has more glaciers than any other land outside the poles.

The abundance of glaciers, large lakes and green valleys combine at places to produce holiday resorts, including Gilgit, Hunza and Yasin in the west and the valleys of Chitral, Dir, Kaghan and Swatin the east, where glistering silver rivulets meander through the valleys, profusely dotting them with scenic spots, thick forests of pine and junipers and a vast variety of fauna and flora and earning the reputation of being the most enchanting tourist resorts on the earth.

from an article by Alauddin Masood

I am still looking forward to an excursion to the Northern Areas; the land of breath-taking views and overwhelming natural beauty...