Pakistan

Lonely PlanetSep 24

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Asia in Fall

Autumnal Asian adventures include hikes through stunning fall foliage, magical festivals, watery excursions and more.

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HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepaltrek post-monsoon for clear skies and mild weather
Hungry Ghosts festivalFestivalPenang, Malaysiaappease spirits with prayer, food, and spectacle in September
Golden Eagle FestivalAttractionÖlgii, Mongoliaannual gathering in western Mongolia showcasing Kazakh eagle-hunting
DaisetsuzanSightHokkaido, Japannational park with earliest fall colors in Japan
Ha Giang LoopTrailHanoi, Vietnamfamed motorbike route through dramatic landscapes
Hexi CorridorTrailLanzhou, Chinatrain journey across Gansu province, part of the Silk Road
Malabar coastNeighborhoodKozhikode, Indiaexplore northern coast where Vasco de Gama landed
Edakkal CavesSightWayanad, Indiacaves with Neolithic Age petroglyphs
Mt ManasluViewpointGorkha, Nepalchallenging circular trek with Larkya La Pass
Nanga ParbatSightGilgit, Pakistan8126m-high mountain, visible from Hunza Valley
Khunjerab PassSightGilgit, PakistanIt is a high-altitude mountain pass lying at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level in the Karakoram.
XinjiangNeighborhoodUrumqi, Chinaprovince in China, accessible from Khunjerab Pass
Four Rivers TrailTrailIncheon, South Korea633km bike route from Incheon to Busan
Andong Mask FestivalFestivalAndong, South Koreaincredible festival held in Andong
Mt AsahidakeTrailHokkaido, JapanHokkaido's highest peak for earliest fall colors
Kurodake RopewaySightHokkaido, Japanoffers easy access to fall colors in Daisetsuzan
Sōunkyō OnsenSightHokkaido, Japanhot pool for soaking in fall colors
Everest Base CampRestaurantLukla, Nepal
Annapurna Base CampTrailPokhara, Nepal
Hunza ValleyNeighborhoodGilgit, Pakistan
Passu ConesViewpointPassu, Pakistan

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OutsideSep 23

I Spent 3 Days Watching the World’s Best Kayakers Face Danger. Here’s What It Taught Me About Living.

Extreme whitewater may look like a reckless gamble, but on Idaho’s stoutest rapids, elite paddlers find a sacred language of focus, survival, and profound connection. Our associate editor soaked it all in at the North Fork Championship, kayaking’s gnarliest race.

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North Fork ChampionshipFestivalBanks, United StatesPremier whitewater competition held annually in Idaho.
North Fork of the Payette RiverSightBanks, United StatesGlobal destination for kayakers, features massive waves.
Jacob's LadderSightBanks, United StatesFamously rowdy rapid on the North Fork of Payette River.
Nouria NewmanPlaceBanks, United StatesOne of the world's best kayakers, Red Bull Athlete.
Quaker BoofSightBanks, United StatesRiver's most harrowing rapid, a crux move in races.
Golf CourseSightBanks, United StatesHighly technical rapid below Jacob's Ladder.
James ByrdPlaceBanks, United StatesNFC founder and organizer.
Payette RiverSightBanks, United StatesRiver where Leigh works as a raft guide.
Tad DennisPlaceBanks, United StatesProfessional kayaker and kayak designer, 2026 NFC champion.
James WebsterPlaceBanks, United StatesOrganizer known as J-Web.
Rob LesserPlaceBanks, United StatesLegendary paddler, 'grandfather of the North Fork'.
Stikine RiverSightSmithers, CanadaRiver in British Columbia.
AlsekSightHaines, United StatesRiver in Alaska.
BralduSightSkardu, PakistanRiver in Pakistan.
Highway 55PlaceBanks, United StatesRuns along the North Fork of the Payette River.

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Atlas ObscuraJul 1

Tomb of Dai Anga in Lahore, Pakistan

Tucked away behind the bustling Grand Trunk Road and modern railway lines in Lahore lies the Tomb of Dai Anga, a brilliant but frequently overlooked piece of Mughal heritage. Built in 1671, this mausoleum belongs to Zeb-un-Nisa, popularly known as Dai Anga, who was the wet nurse of Emperor Shah Jahan and a woman of significant wealth and influence in the royal court. Architectural enthusiasts w…

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Grand Trunk RoadPlaceFor at least 2,500 years it has linked Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent.
Tomb of Dai AngaSightMausoleum built in 1671 for Zeb-un-Nisa, wet nurse of Emperor Shah Jahan
Zeb-un-NisaPlace
Emperor Shah JahanPlace

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OutsideApr 22

I Climbed One of the World’s Deadliest Mountains Without Oxygen. It Almost Broke Me.

Ever wondered what it feels like to ascend an 8,000-meter peak without supplemental oxygen? Mountaineer Stefi Trouget takes us inside her recent attempt on Annapurna.

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Mount EverestSightSagarmatha National Park, NepalIt lies in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas and marks part of the China–Nepal border at its summit.
K2SightSkardu, PakistanIt lies in the Karakoram range, partially in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and partially…
Nanga ParbatSightChilas, PakistanLying immediately southeast of the northernmost bend of the Indus River in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of…
ManasluSightGorkha, NepalIt is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal.
Broad PeakSightGaskell, PakistanIt is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
DhaulagiriSightMyagdi, NepalDhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.
MakaluSightSagarmatha National Park, NepalIt is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Mount Everest, on the China–Nepal border.

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A stay in Pakistan's remote Ishkoman Valley, where humans still consult fairies

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Asia in Fall

I Spent 3 Days Watching the World’s Best Kayakers Face Danger. Here’s What It Taught Me About Living.

Tomb of Dai Anga in Lahore, Pakistan

I Climbed One of the World’s Deadliest Mountains Without Oxygen. It Almost Broke Me.