Jovago launches holiday packages in Pakistan

To celebrate the World Tourism Day(#WorldTourismDay), Pakistan’s leading online hotel booking company Jovago.pk, has announced the launch of its first holiday packages in Pakistan. The packages consist of hotel stays, meals, transport, spa services depending on the particular hotels and a dedicated travel guide where applicable.

This initiative will focus on popular destinations such as Naran, Kaghan and AJK in Pakistan, leisure and romantically oriented destinations. According to Paul Midy, Jovago’s CEO, “the move is part of the company’s initiative to promote domestic tourism in these countries, as we approach the peak season”. He added that “this will therefore be quite ideal for families, couples, group of friends and even corporate groups vacationing in the months of August to December”.

Last minute plans will also be well catered for due to the flexibility offered by the packages; for instance, by either directly calling Jovago Pakistan’s Customer Service or by filling in a simple query form, the team will be able to organize for transport and/or accommodation at the same time, easing the hassle of travel and most importantly giving customers a memorable vacation experience.

According to Tina Wang, Managing Director of Jovago.pk “Having just recently come back from the Northern areas of Pakistan, I can fully appreciate having tailored options available even as I make last minute plans. Jovago wants to make travel easier for everyone, whether it’s for business or leisure and we hope that our new travel packages can further help promote domestic tourism in Pakistan by making it a no-brainer to enjoy the beauty of Pakistan with safe transport, variety of accommodations and breathtaking destinations all in one memorable experience.”

While these are the first packages by Jovago launched in Pakistan, the plan is to offer packages in many other Asian countries. The company that now boasts the largest inventory of hotels in Pakistan plans to run the promotion on a yearly basis; while regularly updating the packages on the respective Jovago country websites.

Five craziest places to visit in Karachi

Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan. Being the metropolitan hub, it has various towns that cater to different industries, such as Baldia town- home to garment factories, Korangi- home to factories and construction sites. Similarly, there are areas that cater to the tourism and provide the best attractions in the city. Listed below are some of the craziest places a person has to visit in Karachi (different from the common tourist spots) – whether a tourist or a resident of Karachi.

1. Lyari Town:

Crazy? Definitely. Considered to be one of the most dangerous and politically unstable areas of Karachi, Lyari is still one of the beautiful places in Karachi. Visitors from outside Pakistan, when visiting Lyari make us realize that it is not as dangerous as we deem it to be. Although no positive image is presented, recently the boxer Amir Khan visited Lyari and claimed it to be one of the must places to visit in Karachi.

2. Do Darya:

What can be better than sitting near the sea, having the traditional Nan and karhai and BBQ with the water hitting rocks below you, the smell of sea and food and the view all makes the place the BEST place to visit in Karachi. With restaurants like Kolachi, kababjees, Sajjad and many more, you have unlimited choice of where you want to dine. Do Darya is a must place to visit.

3. Port Grand:

Built along the waterfront of the 19^th century native jetty bridge, Port Grand is one of the best recreational places in Karachi. With a food street at your disposal and a shopping mall where you can shop, Port Grand is the stop where all the major events are celebrated on a grand scale. From concerts and celebrations on the 14^th august, to the Defense day celebrations to the new year’s and Christmas, Port Grand is all lit up and ready to provide you with the best possible place to spend your time, with family or friends.

4. French Beach:

Located halfway between Hawkes Bay and Paradise Point, French Beach also known as Haji Ismiil Goth is mostly and frequently visited by the elites of Karachi. An ideal place for hangouts and spending the day by the clear beach, French place is one of the must visit places of Karachi.

5.  Devils point:

Located in the phase 8 extension of the defense housing society, Devils’ point is informally known as the race track in Karachi where every Sunday people come to either participate in their modified cars or to witness the races. Although a dangerous activity, the thrill of being at the devil’s point makes it a must place to visit.

Jovago highlights astonishingly beautiful places in Pakistan which are ideal for shooting a movie

Undoubtedly, Pakistan is one of the very few nations blessed with absolutely jaw dropping landscapes that are accessible to people during all four seasons of the year. Although, unlike the past, the domestic tourism has immensely increased within Pakistan, there is still so much of potential in the travel and tourism industry of Pakistan which can be tapped using the right measures.

Just like the tourism industry, the film industry in Pakistan is also showing signs of a promising future This opens up a huge room for collaboration between these two industries, both supplementing and complementing each other to deliver excellent output. One of the ways how these two industries can work together, is by conducting movie shoots at the astonishingly beautiful places within Pakistan; that are still relatively unknown to the common masses.

Jovago Pakistan, highlights popular travel destinations within Pakistan that can serve as excellent places to conduct a film shoot.

1. Babusar Lake

It is located at the most northern part of the most beautiful Naran Valley. It is a very famous tourist spot as is almost always filled with travel enthusiasts who can’t just stop awing at the serenity of this amazing loveable place.

Once reached, you can also visit the following places:

Lulusar Lake

Lalazar Plateau

Dodiputsar Lake

Kunhar River

Nanga Parbat

2. Muzzafarabad

This capital city of Azad Kashmir is known for its absolutely beautiful mountain cliffs and various other tourist attractions. In addition, the place is also very well known for its unique culture and hospitality of its residents.

3. Murree

Murree is one of the beautiful travel locations that is relatively more urbanized compared to other adjoining popular tourist locations. It is also very popular for its wildlife in addition to its beautiful scenic views.

4. Skardu

Located near the very famous Gilgit is a town called Skardu which has a lot of influx of tourists from all around the country.

The following tourist locations are easily accessible through Skardu:

K2

Hushe

Askole

Tibet

Trango

Jovago provides a complete list of exciting places within Pakistan to travel with your Kids

Unlike the solo travel, the expectation to have a perfect and a hassle-free travel increases even more when you are making plans to travel with your family. Pakistan is blessed with many beautiful and culturally rich tourist spots that make perfect destinations to visit with kids, especially during their school vacations. It is always a good idea, to expose the little ones to the places within our country which beautifully depicts its rich culture, heritage and history.

Jovago Pakistan provides a complete list of places that can be ideal travel locations if planning to go on a voyage with your kids.

1. Shalimar Garden, Lahore

The city of gardens, Lahore is known for its historic monuments and beautiful gardens. Shalimar is one of the most historic gardens that this country posses. It was made during the Mughal Era by Emperor Shah Jahan who is recognized for his love for nature and architecture during his reign.

2. Lahore Fort

Also widely known as the Shahi Qila, this fort is located in the northwest part of Lahore. It is one of the most monumental and historical places that this country has to offer. The fort building reflects a series of monuments from the time of Emperor Akbar to Aurangzeb.

3. Baltit Fort

This fort is affiliated with the rich history of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. In order to preserve the history of this ancient fort, Aga Khan Trust for Culture renovated this place making it a very attractive tourist spot for all the travelers.

4. Badshahi Mosque

Beautifully decorated with Islamic calligraphy, Badshahi Mosque is one of the biggest mosques of the world which was built during the Mughal Era. It has a very rich history and is still one of the most attractive tourist spots of the country.

5. Shandur Top

Shandur Top is known for being the highest polo ground of the world. Every year, a very famous Shandur Polo festival takes place here. People from all over the country attends this event as it takes place in July which is mostly the time of summer vacations making it one of the peak travelling seasons.

List of Challenges that every travel lover faces

If you are a travel enthusiast, challenges attached to it won’t surprise you much. You might now be over the stage where you view challenges as the inhibitor to your travel goals, rather you might just regard it as a thrill to your voyage. It’s often said, challenges once recognized are half solved! Hence, if you aspire to explore the world, you must first set right travel expectations and recognize that the journey might not be a bed of roses at all times.

Jovago Pakistan, offers a list of challenges that you should be mindful of when preparing  for any travel.

1. Be prepared to shed off your savings!

Shedding off money, sometimes becomes the saddest part of your travel story. However, like the saying goes, there is always a cost attached to everything. Start saving for your travel right from now so that you don’t have to dismiss any of your travel plans due to the lack of funds.

2. Be prepared to answer a dozen of questions from your friends and family

Why do you want to travel? How will you arrange money for your travel? Where will you stay? These are just some of the most repetitive yet annoying questions that you might have to answer to your loved ones as soon as you disclose your travel plans to them.

Tip: Don’t overreact to these questions. Give your explanations and move ahead to execute your plans.

3. Be prepared to tolerate an annoying travel partner

The possibility of getting stuck with an annoying travelmate during your 12 hour long flight is quite fat! Make sure that you have your playlist ready to shut yourself from any irritating and intolerable interactions with the person sitting beside you.

4. Be prepared to deal with cultural shocks

Be mindful of the fact that you may not get to see the like colored and like minded people in the place that you wish to travel. They might ask you strange questions that might not make sense to you or may seem absolute nonsensical. Maintain your calm and politely try to explain the differences. After all, there is no better way to expose oneself to a different culture than to experience it one yourself.

Jovago provides a couple of ideas to celebrate World Tourism Day this year

This September 27^th, people from around the world will join hands to celebrate diversity of beautiful landscapes and cultures globally. If you are a travel enthusiast, or if you believe in the magic of travelling, then it is a perfect day to make your contribution to take this world a step ahead in promoting sustainable tourism.

If there are no events taking place in your vicinity regarding the celebration of this day and you are wondering how you can celebrate, sweat not for Jovago Pakistan provides you a couple of very fulfilling and doable ideas to make this day a memorable one.

1. Go on a voyage

It goes without saying, there can be no better way to feel the spirit of the tourism day without going on a travel yourself. Visit the picturesque valleys of your beautiful country and reflect on how much mother nature has to offer to all the voyage enthusiasts. Try and visit the relatively unknown and undiscovered tourist places to feel the thrill of visiting the unexplored. In case you are troubled with the thoughts of arranging for your accommodations, check out Jovago.pkthat provides hotels and guest houses in more than 160 cities of the country and at even the remotest of all locations.

2. Make a travel resolution

Planning for a travel is almost as important as heading for a travel! Many times, most of us are unable to realize our travel plans because we are unable to plan for it in the first place. Take a notebook and a pen and list down all the places that you wish to travel to. It is only once you know where to travel can you make it a possibility.        

3. Donate to make someone’s travel dreams a reality

Imagine the feeling of waking up one day to know that your travel dreams are no longer just an aspiration but a reality! Be the one to sponsor someone’s travel. After all, the act of giving is as fulfilling as being on travel yourself.

4. Recollect all your travel memories and reconnect with your travel buddies

Nothing seems as fascinating and fun as reliving your past travel memories. Hunt all the past travel snapshots, autograph diaries and any souvenirs that you have collected during your voyage. Get in contact with your travel buddies and tell them know how much you miss those golden travel moments that you spent together.