By Fatima Rehman, Hawwa Fazal, Ahmed Shuja, Muzhira Amin, Sarwat Ahmed and Shiza Farhan
Destination wedding on mind but no idea where to start? We've located nine best destinations in Pakistan which can make your wedding memorable.
The bandwagon started right after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, United Kingdom. May it be Bollywood stars like Anushka Sharma and Virat Kholi, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh or businessmen like Ambanis getting married, destination weddings are surely the new talk of the town.
It's time to add Pakistan in the list because of the breath-taking destinations it withholds. Here is a list of venues that not only guarantee an aesthetic view but also promise to make your dream wedding come true.
1. Hiran Minar
If you plan to revive all Mughal traditions for your wedding, Hiran Minar standing amid of a lake with its red-brown bricks is the perfect destination for you. It is located near Shiekhupura, a few kilometers away from Hafizabad Road, at a height of 100 feet built in the memory of an antelope by emperor Jehangir decades ago. The octagonal pavilion, which previously served as a royal retreat, could be the perfect spot for pre-wedding events like mayoon or mehndi.
2. Khanpur Dam
All Islamabadis out there, here’s a way to out blast your wedding in a night outdoor setting. Very few know that the Khanpur Dam is located about 40kms from Islamabad, on the Haro River near Pothohar Pleateau in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). If you’re a fan of scenery, Khanpur is truly ‘THE’ destination for your wedding.
3. Khaplu Palace:
Looking for a royal place between the mountains? Khaplu Palace in Gilgit Baltistan was built years ago for that dreamy wedding you always fantasized of. Khaplu Palace is accessible from Islamabad through a 55 min flight, and then a 2-hour drive. Albeit a difficult journey, the beauty of the destination makes up for all the backaches. Imagine getting a photo shoot of yourself alongside your beau in the mountains – an image straight out of dreams.
4. Rohtas Fort
Individuals dreaming of having a destination wedding, the Rohtas Fort in Jhelum is the ideal location for you. The architecture of the fort is a fusion of Afghani and Indian art, that will compliment the customs you intend to follow and leaving the guests awestruck. As the couple would enter through the Fort’s monumental gateways and step down the broad stairway, it would be nothing less than a fantasy with a desi touch.
5. The Swat White Palace
How about exchanging your vows inside a palace made of white marble? The Swat White Palace in Marghazar was the palace of the first king of Swat, Miangul Abdul Wadud. An interesting fact, the white marbles of this structure were brought from a marble quarry in India, the same place from which Taj Mahal’s marbles came from.
6. Badshahi Mosque
In Pakistan, weddings are not just a celebration of the union of two individuals, but also the connection between two extended families. A breathtaking view, mind-blowing lights, and beautiful architecture makes Taj Mahal the perfect place to tie the sacred knot at. Additionally, it isn’t even heavy on your pockets, the Nikaah service at the mosque costs PKR 25,000. As for food for the guests, it’s Lahore, you get food everywhere!
7. Noor Mahal
One of the most majestic palaces in the country, Noor Mahal or otherwise called as the Haweli of Bahawalpur is a well-preserved memory of the Nawabs that once ruled in the region. The palace offers state-of-the-art facilities and wedding amenities, making your wedding an unforgettable experience, just the way you always dreamt it to be.
8. Banjosa Lake
Green lush alpine trees sprouting towards the sky, a still lake and mountains covered with ice, we bet you can’t find a place more surreal for your wedding. Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake and a tourist resort in Kashmir. Wedding in the land of unimaginable beauty is nothing less than a dream come true.
9. The Faiz Mahal
The Faiz Mahal in Khairpur, Sindh locally called the ‘Lakhi Bangla’ screams of royal grace. The intricate carvings on the walls are beautiful and would require zero decor from your end.
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