Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort (Qila Rohtas) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1541 by Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan emperor who briefly ousted the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Located near Jhelum, Punjab, the fort sits on a rocky promontory overlooking the Kahan River and covers 70 hectares with 4 km of walls and 68 towers. It was never conquered by military force. The fort was built to suppress the Potohar Gakhar tribes loyal to the Mughals. Its Shishi Gate is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. UNESCO listed it in 1997.
Margalla Hills National Park
Margalla Hills National Park is a protected natural reserve covering 17,386 hectares at the northern edge of Islamabad, forming part of the outer Himalayan range. The park features 5 major hiking trails (Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, Trail 6, and Pir Sohawa road), diverse wildlife including Himalayan Leopard, Rhesus Macaque, Wild Boar, and over 250 bird species. The Pir Sohawa ridge at 1,494 metres offers panoramic views of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Damane-Koh and Trail 3 are the most popular spots. The park has also old Roman/Mughal route stones.
Ziarat, Balochistan
Ziarat is a small hill resort in Balochistan at 2,449 metres, famous for having the world's second largest juniper forest β some trees are estimated to be 5,000 years old. The valley experiences heavy snowfall in winter and mild summers (15β20Β°C) making it a rare cool destination in otherwise hot Balochistan. The Ziarat Residency β a Quetta-stone bungalow where Pakistan's founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent his final days in 1948 β is a national monument. The juniper-covered mountains, fresh spring water, and serene atmosphere make Ziarat a hidden gem.