Odysseys & Artistry Baalbek, Roman Temple, Lebanon Aasim Naseem, August 21, 2020March 21, 2024 Once the holiest place on the earth for the Roman empire (that the common person wasn’t even allowed to come closer and look at Gods and Goddess present inside), is now witnessing its broken columns, sacred chambers and the glory under the feet of the people of all religions and race, from all around the world. Continue Reading
Odysseys & Artistry Ever Lasting Art of Badshahi Masjid Lahore Pakistan Aasim Naseem, November 24, 2014March 19, 2024 A few days back, I was on a visit to the #WalledCity of #Lahore, and I stayed at the historical #Badshahi Masjid. The glory of this masterpiece again forced me to take my cam to capture a few clicks. You can find the rest of the photos on my… Continue Reading
Saunterer Soul Day 3, Walking & Talking: Rush Lake Trek, Kashmir Pakistan Aasim Naseem, January 14, 2013March 21, 2024 Tuesday, 10th July 2K12: It was my first ever night in camp; Such feeling are very different when you open your eyes and recall yourself that you are not in your bed and room, but in a sleeping bag & camp at the height of 10,200 feet, ~3100 meters; It isn’t a… Continue Reading
Saunterer Soul Day 2, Innocent Smiles: Trek to Rush Lake, Nagar Valley, Kashmir Pakistan Aasim Naseem, July 26, 2012March 21, 2024 It’s day 2, Monday 9th of July 2k12; We are on our way towards Hunza from Rawalpindi via NATCO bus service; Last night we crossed Besham and its surrounding areas; Still, we had 9 hours of travel left; 01:00h – 06:00h. The Whole night passed in failed attempts to sleep; No… Continue Reading
Odysseys & Artistry Day 1, Surprises: Trek to Rush Lake, Nagar valley, Kashmir Pakistan Aasim Naseem, July 21, 2012March 21, 2024 The highlights our Day – 1 of trek to the Rush Lake. The was full of surprises events and many things went against the plan. Somehow, we gone through all of them. Continue Reading
Saunterer Soul Trek to Rush Lake, Nagar Valley, Kashmir Pakistan Aasim Naseem, July 19, 2012March 21, 2024 Hello All; Hope things are exciting around you; Last week I had a trek to Rush Lake, near Nagar Valley Pakistan; It is a high-altitude lake located near Rush Pari Peak (5,098 m). At over 4,694 meters, Rush is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world; We had a 5-day trek and… Continue Reading
Odysseys & Artistry Katasraj Temple, Chakwal Pakistan; Aasim Naseem, June 25, 2012March 21, 2024 The Shri Katas Raj Temples is a complex of several Hindu temples connected to one another by walkways. The temple complex surrounds a pond named Katas which is regarded as sacred by Hindus. The complex is located in the Potohar Plateau region of Pakistan’s Punjab province. Continue Reading
Odysseys & Artistry Masjid Wazir Khan, Lahore Pakistan; Aasim Naseem, March 11, 2012April 29, 2024 Once attributed as a mole on the face of Lahore, this masjid is still unique; Masjid Wazir Khan is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634–1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan. It was built by Hakim Shaikh Ilm-ud-din… Continue Reading
Saunterer Soul Prince Kamran’s Baradari, Lahore Pakistan Aasim Naseem, January 18, 2012March 21, 2024 A significant architectural structure built for Kamran exists today in Lahore. It is called Kamran ki Baradari. Bara means twelve and dar means doors. Kamran ki baradari was a twelve-door building on the bank of River Ravi. Continue Reading