3 Hidden Destinations in Asia

Pakistan

Destinations

Derawar Fort

Pakistan · Punjab

Forty colossal bastions rise dramatically from the endless expanse of the Cholistan Desert, guarding a fort almost completely unknown to the outside world.

This massive, perfectly symmetrical square fort, built of dark red brick, stands as a forgotten sentinel in one of the world's harshest dese...

Chandragup Mud Volcano

Pakistan · Balochistan

Venture to a sacred volcanic peak in Pakistan's desert, where Hindu pilgrims climb not for lava, but for bubbling mud believed to cleanse sins.

Deep within Hingol National Park, Chandragup is one of the world's few active mud volcanoes, constantly spewing viscous, cool mud instead of...

Khewra Salt Mine

Pakistan · Punjab

Deep inside a mountain in Pakistan lies a hidden world carved entirely from pink salt, complete with a mosque, post office, and even miniature replicas of famous landmarks.

The Khewra Salt Mine isn't just the world's second-largest salt mine; it's a subterranean city sculpted from crystalline pink salt, showcasi...