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9 spectacular shots of mountains in Pakistan that will give you wanderlust

Interactive DeskUpdated Mar 21, 2016 04:23pm

Pakistan is home to some of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains. From the towering Nanga Parbat to the majestic Rakaposhi, Pakistan's striking landscape is a sight to behold.

Take a look at our top picks from the many fantastic photos submitted to us on #DawnWeeklyProject.

1. The mesmerising “Ladyfinger Peak” is our favorite among all the mountains in Pakistan.

2. The magnificent Rakaposhi peak, which watches over the Karakoram Highway.

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3. The great smoky mountains in all their glory in Skardu.

4. The jagged peaks of the Karakoram mountain range.

5. The formidable Nanga Parbat is one of the world's highest precipes.

6. Located in KP, Tirich Mir is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range.

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7. The beguiling serenity of the mountains in Naran.

8. A bewitching shot of the majestic Mighty Mountains.

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9. The sun-dappled Passu Cones is the most photographed peak in Hunza

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In our newly introduced project, we give photographers on Instagram a chance to have their pictures featured not only on our Instagram account but also on our website. Want to participate in our #DawnWeeklyProject Then follow @dawndotcom and stay tuned!

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Zain
Jan 04, 2016 01:05pm
simply amazing and eye catching.
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Kamran Rasool
Jan 04, 2016 01:05pm
Great places, one must visit to see this natural beauty.
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Einstein Babar
Jan 04, 2016 01:07pm
I was planning to go to some other country this spring, but after seeing Pakistani photos, I changed my plan.
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lalu pasrassad
Jan 04, 2016 01:14pm
@Einstein Babar stay safe !
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M.Saeed
Jan 04, 2016 01:20pm
Beautiful mountains from the roof of the world but, need to remember they are formed by the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. Underneath of their continued rise, also lies the horror of frequent and often gigantic earth quakes. Therefore, in thier majestic beauty, we must also marvel the nature that creates such wonders to remind people of the ultimate power of the Creator.
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Anousherwan
Jan 04, 2016 01:20pm
Breathtaking Pictures.
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Mohd.
Jan 04, 2016 01:30pm
simply ...no words to explain such a beauty...
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YoDilawar Nagary
Jan 04, 2016 01:38pm
Mount Rakaposhi aka "Mother of Mist" has no match!
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jay from india
Jan 04, 2016 01:44pm
just amazing place and captures, wish one day India and Pakistan live in peace and mountain lovers like me can visit those place ..
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probono Publico
Jan 04, 2016 04:39pm
My beloved country, motherland , the magnificent.
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FAS
Jan 04, 2016 06:37pm
WOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! Nothing like it....
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karu
Jan 04, 2016 07:22pm
Beauty if a country is secular I am the first one to visit
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waqar
Jan 04, 2016 07:47pm
Wow...beautiful.
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Iqbal Yousaf
Jan 04, 2016 08:21pm
This is what makes me proud of.
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rs
Jan 04, 2016 08:30pm
Wonderful photos
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arshad patel
Jan 04, 2016 09:46pm
God Bless PAKISTAN !
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afsar
Jan 04, 2016 11:13pm
These amazing photos will, for sure, attract thousands of foreigners to visit our contry. This is the type of marketing that the clever and advanced countries did.
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Saeed Masood
Jan 04, 2016 11:31pm
Simply stunning beauty ..God has given Pakistan unlimited beauty...I hope we realize this and turn ourselves into beautiful and loving people...Ameen Inshahallah...
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Morad786
Jan 05, 2016 12:12am
Beauty!
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Hamaad
Jan 05, 2016 12:32am
If the creation is so beautiful, then how beautiful would be the creator?
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Bilal Khan
Jan 05, 2016 01:08am
That's what stops me from going to Mars. Beautiful!
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Aamir
Jan 05, 2016 02:05am
Over saturated and unreal images....beautiful mountains ruined by instagram processing
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amjid khan
Jan 05, 2016 02:31am
Been there and seen them, dream about seeing them in UK
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An Indian friend
Jan 05, 2016 02:49am
Wow! Beautiful! As an Indian, I wish, before I go to my grave, I can visit Pakistan and see and experience these wonders, first hand. I love Pakistan as much as I love India. God bless you all.
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faisal
Jan 05, 2016 03:41am
Mashalla Haven on Earth
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ahmed
Jan 05, 2016 03:58am
Most of these places are inapproachable -- especially, if you are driving. Pakistani govt. needs to develop roadways...
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Rana Zabiulla
Jan 05, 2016 05:26am
MashALLAH pakistan zinda baad.
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Kpk
Jan 05, 2016 06:33am
@lalu pasrassad he is not going to pathankot
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Kpk
Jan 05, 2016 06:35am
@M.Saeed oh come on baby just enjoy the moment dont think that far we are not dicsussing evolution and creation.
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Humanoids
Jan 05, 2016 06:52am
These pics should me posted as full resolution so people can download them and gift or send them to their friends and educate and popularize these areas of Pakistan through desktop, cell phone or ipad displays.....
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Shakil Durrani
Jan 05, 2016 06:56am
I have seen all these mountains and peaks from close; frankly these photographs do not do justice their magnificence. Shakil
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Iqbal Masud Dar
Jan 05, 2016 06:59am
Pakistan has so many wonders and your efforts are praise worthy,
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M. Ahmed
Jan 05, 2016 10:06am
Alhamdo Lillah, most beautiful
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N K Ali
Jan 05, 2016 10:08am
Simply smashing to the eyes and imagination! But for me.......only in summer. Salams
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mhs
Jan 05, 2016 10:44am
I just wish I could take my family to see all the beauty in Pakistan But security concerns makes me spend my money in other European countries, what a shame I do love my country of origin but I have a religious responsibility to protect my children too
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Zk
Jan 05, 2016 11:43am
Amazing....truly amazing. Thanks for sharing the photos.
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Umar Farooq
Jan 05, 2016 12:25pm
Amazing beauty......
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Khwarezmi
Jan 05, 2016 12:49pm
Tourism starts at home and then go global. Local governments should built a couple of mid-range resorts go after the financial strong people of Lahore, Karachi, Faislabad, Peshawar and Islamabad.
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Azam Mirza
Jan 05, 2016 01:29pm
Building roads is what ruins these majestic sites - you have people with more money than sense ambling their way up here with no respect or due consideration for the locals or the environment. I visited these areas 25 years ago and could see then what mass tourism would do - you need to place a plan to protect such riches. The peoples of these areas are great !
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ali
Jan 05, 2016 01:56pm
i must say DAWN.COM is doing amazing service for tourism in Pakistan. this is how people in Pakistan and around the world will get to know Pakistan and her beautiful and peaceful tourist destinations. it not only portray positive soft power but also attract local and international tourists as well.
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