Jovago Pakistan compiles a list of must watch movies that will make you want to travel again and again

Have you ever wondered about the reasons that trigger the urge to pack your bags and set off on a voyage? Amongst the many possible reasons which provide you with the opportunity to explore a place, movies might also stir the wanderlust within you.

Jovago Pakistan has compiled a list of must watch movies that will most probably make you a little weak at the knees to visit places you’ve never been too.

• The Great Gatsby

A spectacular adaptation of the famous literary classic, The Great Gatsby has spiked interest among travelers to explore the Gold Coast mansion situated on Long Island, New York. It is believed that the opulent, 25-room mansion served as the residing place for Jay Gatsby.

• Midnight in Paris

Based on the beautiful fusion of romance and comedy, Midnight in Paris actually makes you want to pack your bags and set on a tour de Paris. The movie portrays some of the spectacular places that the global hub of fashion and cuisine has to offer.

• Before Midnight

The third in the Before trilogy, this beautiful movie is about a couple’s perspectives on love, marriage and long-term commitment. In the movie, the couple spends their vacations on the specular Greek peninsula. Although Greece needs no introduction when it comes to best tourist locations, by watching this movie the resolution to visit the country famous for its rich history and  exotic beauty becomes only stronger.

• The Motorcycle Diaries

This movie is a biopic of the Ernesto “Che” Guevara who was an Argentinian revolutionary. With the aim to explore the South American continent, the actor along with his friend sets off on a four month, motorcycle trip comprising of 8000 km. From exploring the Argentinian capital to the Venezuelan peninsula, the movie makes you want to visit the beautiful South American continent.

Jovago Pakistan’s complete guide about Kund Malir

Being one of the few countries which are blessed with all four seasons, Pakistan portrays a spectacular picture of beauty.It is home to several mountain ranges, plateaus, deserts, glaciers, rivers, lakes, and various coastal areas. Among these beautiful places that the country has to offer, Ansoo Lake is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination.

If you are planning to visit this place any time soon, refer to the complete travel guide prepared by Jovago Pakistan which will greatly help you to smoothen your travel!

Location

Considered one of the highest lakes in the Himalayas because of its altitude, approximately 14000 feet above sea level, Ansoo Lake is in the heart of Kaghan Valley of District Mansehra. It is situated near Malika e Parbat( Queen of Mountains) which is the highest mountain in the Kaghan Valley.

How to reach this place?

There are two routes through which one can reach this lake.

Route 1: By taking the short yet steeper trek from Lake Saif ul Mulook, one can reach this spot in a 9-hour trek. Due to the steep nature, this trek is covered through mountain climbing. It is recommended that you spend the night at Lake Saif ul Mulook and then set off early in the morning.

Route 2: By trekking through the village of Mahandri, which is situated at a distance of 40 kilometers to the south of Naran, and passing through a jeep trek that leads to Village Manoor one can reach Ansoo Lake in around three days time. Despite its long distance, this route provides the travelers with the opportunity to get allured by the natural beauty of the area.

Due to the high altitude of Ansoo Lake, it is recommended to travel to this area any time during July and August as the snowfall starts by the end of the August. Even the locals start evacuating this area due to the heavy snowfall.

It is said that one need to be lucky in order to get a glimpse of the breathtaking view that Ansoo Lake has to offer. This is because the fog or rain sometimes hinders the tourists from getting a view of the lake.

Places in Pakistan that will make you feel Patriotic on the Independence Day

Words like freedom and patriotism are associated with a country’s Independence Day.  Perhaps it would not be wrong to say that this day is the most cherished one for any country as it marks the struggles underwent by our forefathers to make this country independent. The citizens of any country try their level best to pay respects in form of parades  and air shows to their mother country and its freedom martyrs.

As part of paying homage to our mother country on its Independence Day, Jovago Pakistan has compiled a list of places that one should visit on Independence Day in order to know about Pakistan’s history.

1. Mazar e Quaid

Situated in the city of lights-Karachi and made of exquisite white marble, Mazar e Quaid is the final resting place of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is Pakistan’s largest mausoleum.  There is also a museum adjacent to the mausoleum where artifacts of historical importance are kept. Various ceremonies are held at Mazar e Quaid on significant occasions.

2. Minar e Pakistan

Located in the heart of Pakistan, this minaret is one of the most important monuments in Pakistan due to its historic significance. It is situated in Iqbal Park which is adjacent to Badshahi Masjid. The large public space around Minar e Pakistan is commonly used for political and public meetings.

3. Pakistan Monument

In the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, this beautiful monument is shaped as blooming flower petal-shaped structure to symbolize national unity. There is also an adjoining museum which holds wax monuments depicting important events that lead to Pakistan Movement.

4. Wahga Border

This is another famous place in Lahore which is situated on the Grand Trunk Road. Situated at 18 miles distance from Lahore, Wahga Border is a border between India and Pakistan. On a daily basis, the flag raising and reduction ceremony is carried out at this place. Soldiers from both the countries show their military perfection on this Indo-Pak border.

We should visit these places in order to know about the history of Pakistan. By celebrating 14th August with utmost patriotism  we can play our part in showing a positive image of Pakistan. We wish all of you a very Happy Independence Day!

Complete travel guide prepared by Jovago Pakistan for Ansoo Lake

Being one of the few countries which are blessed with all four seasons, Pakistan portrays a spectacular picture of beauty.It is home to several mountain ranges, plateaus, deserts, glaciers, rivers, lakes, and various coastal areas. Among these beautiful places that the country has to offer, Ansoo Lake is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination.

If you are planning to visit this place any time soon, refer to the complete travel guide prepared by Jovago Pakistan which will greatly help you to smoothen your travel!

Location

Considered one of the highest lakes in the Himalayas because of its altitude, approximately 14000 feet above sea level, Ansoo Lake is in the heart of Kaghan Valley of District Mansehra. It is situated near Malika e Parbat( Queen of Mountains) which is the highest mountain in the Kaghan Valley.

How to reach this place?

There are two routes through which one can reach this lake.

Route 1: By taking the short yet steeper trek from Lake Saif ul Mulook, one can reach this spot in a 9-hour trek. Due to the steep nature, this trek is covered through mountain climbing. It is recommended that you spend the night at Lake Saif ul Mulook and then set off early in the morning.

Route 2: By trekking through the village of Mahandri, which is situated at a distance of 40 kilometers to the south of Naran, and passing through a jeep trek that leads to Village Manoor one can reach Ansoo Lake in around three days time. Despite its long distance, this route provides the travelers with the opportunity to get allured by the natural beauty of the area.

Due to the high altitude of Ansoo Lake, it is recommended to travel to this area any time during July and August as the snowfall starts by the end of the August. Even the locals start evacuating this area due to the heavy snowfall.

It is said that one need to be lucky in order to get a glimpse of the breathtaking view that Ansoo Lake has to offer. This is because the fog or rain sometimes hinders the tourists from getting a view of the lake.

A Complete Guide on How to Best Capitalize on Your Travel Vacation

It is mostly heard that no time is long enough to host all our travel plans. Sadly, these days due to time compressed schedules and hustling lifestyles, very few people can enjoy the luxury of going on a voyage that has no hard time strings attached. For most others, we need to plan our vacations in a way that most of our plans can be executed in our limited travel duration.

To help you in this regard, Jovago.net has devised a plan to help you get the most out of the not-so-long vacations.

1. Set right expectations

The aim of the trip should be to help you unwind and relax and not to tire yourself with too many activities which you have planned out, which might be the case if you are going for a short duration trip. The solution to this problem will be to not set the bar of expectations too high and to always make an itinerary. One should also remember the cliché: less is more. In this way, despite the trip being slow you will get to create a more intimate travel experience.

2. Skip out on the reviews

Although one should read about the traveling experience of others to get an idea about the tourist destination, it does not in any way mean that you will also have the same experience. Experience differs from person to person. So it is better to ask a local about the place as opposed to blindly following just the reviews.

3. Don’t waste your time on all the tried and tested things

Vacations are a time when you get out of your comfort zone and explore new things and places. These may include trying a new activity such as eating spicy food, rock climbing or going out and meeting new people. The activities do not have to be dangerous but it should make you come out of your cocoon.

Three Easy Ways to Get the Best Hotel Booking Deals

When planning to explore a new place, questions and concerns regarding accommodation and budget is hard to ignore. Unless you have a house or an apartment in the place that you plan to visit, you will have to go through the gruesome process to find a perfect stay for your vacation abroad. To make this process systematic and hassle free,Jovago Pakistan has compiled a list of methods through which you can get hold of the best hotel booking deals:

Direct Booking

The conventional method of direct booking has been quite popular among tourists in earlier days. For instance, you might have known someone who strolls around different hotels in the visiting vicinity and then books a hotel. Hotels used to award loyalty points to those who booked directly with them. However, with the emergence of e-commerce in the hotel industry, these hotels have also started offering a best-rate guarantee for stays booked on their websites, mobile apps and through their call centers. Hotels have also started offering free internet access to its clients. Also, major hotel chains have introduced rate discounts exclusively for their members.

Online Travelling Agencies

Websites such as Jovago.net, which is Pakistan’s best hotel booking website, offers a list of hotels from which customers can choose from a variety of different brands, hotel types and price points. These hotel websites also have their blogs which have relevant writeups related to food, hotels, traveling tips, lifestyle, technology and various cultural guides. The hotel industry has been revolutionized by these e-commerce businesses which have enabled small, not so popular hotels and guest houses to come onboard and offer affordable deals to their customers. These agencies provide a wide range of hotels and guest houses from which you can narrow down your choices on the basis of price, location etc.

Hybrid Approach

As both direct booking and online travelling agencies have their pros and cons, the best way to benefit from these is by adopting a hybrid approach.Through this, you may make your booking via online agencies based on the options available on their websites and then directly contact the hotels for the booking, to get the best of both worlds.

Genius Tactics for Hiding Valuables While Traveling

Amidst the excitement and the yearning to explore the new place, one tends to forget about keeping their possessions safe. Safety of one’s luggage is one of the key aspects of traveling. These days, many tourist spots are brimming with adroit pickpockets therefore, to ensure maximum safety of your valuable possessions during travel, read through the following tactics compiled by Jovago Pakistan that can greatly help you in keeping your stuff safe while on voyage.

1. Zipper within the waist belt

You must be wondering how one can hide valuables in a belt? Well, there are belts which come

with inner zipper closure compartments that are a perfect hiding spot for your cash and spare keys. By using these belts, the need to wear those easy to see fanny packs is eradicated.

2. Stash Cards in your smartphone case

This tactic is a very smart way to keep all your cards safe in one place. Through this technique, you would not even need to spend money on purchasing anything as you can just hide your important cards in your mobile phone’s case. This will not only help you to keep your cards safe but will also keep your smartphone protected at all times.

3. Flip flops with slot

If you are into the conventional way of hiding money in shoes, then instead of stashing money in your socks you should get some flip flops which are quite popular these days. These are usually available in various colors and they come with a built-in section which is big enough to conceal your money and cards.  While purchasing some of these flops, you get a free card-sized travel tool that includes a metal wrench, saw, ruler, bottle opener and sun compass. However, beware of the places where you are not allowed to wear these slippers.