Pakistan Travel Guide
Pakistan stretches from the Arabian Sea to some of the world’s highest mountains. Lahore is the cultural capital, with the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort, Karachi is the largest city and commercial hub on the coast, and Islamabad is a green, planned capital at the foot of the Margalla Hills.
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Destinations in Pakistan
- Lahore travel guideLahore travel guide: the Walled City, Gulberg and DHA, the best time to visit, Allama Iqbal airport and things to do.
- Karachi travel guideKarachi travel guide: Clifton, Saddar and the Shahrah-e-Faisal corridor, the best time to visit, Jinnah International and things to do.
- Islamabad travel guideIslamabad travel guide: Faisal Mosque, the Margalla Hills, where to stay, the best time to visit, the new airport and things to do.
- Hunza travel guideHunza Valley travel guide: Karimabad, Baltit and Altit forts, Attabad Lake and the Karakoram Highway, the best months to visit and getting there.
- Skardu travel guideSkardu travel guide: Shangrila and Kachura lakes, Shigar Fort, Deosai National Park, flights from Islamabad, the best time to visit and hotels.
About travel in Pakistan
Pakistan stretches from the Arabian Sea to some of the world’s highest mountains. Lahore is the cultural capital, with the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort, Karachi is the largest city and commercial hub on the coast, and Islamabad is a green, planned capital at the foot of the Margalla Hills.
In the north, Gilgit-Baltistan is home to the Karakoram range, including K2, and valleys such as Hunza and Skardu that attract trekkers and road-trippers on the Karakoram Highway.
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR)
- Language
- Urdu and English are official; regional languages are widely spoken
- Time zone
- Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5)
Best time to visit Pakistan
October to March suits the cities of the plains, which are very hot in summer. The northern mountains are best from April to October; many high roads and passes close in winter.
Hotels and things to do in Pakistan
Pakistan travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit northern Pakistan?
April to October, when the roads to Hunza, Skardu and the high valleys are open. Autumn colours peak in October.
How do you get to Hunza and Skardu?
Fly from Islamabad to Gilgit or Skardu, weather permitting, or travel by road on the Karakoram Highway, which takes one to two days.
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