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Pakistan✨ 10 best things to do in Pakistan

Things to do in Pakistan

1. Drive the Karakoram HighwayTravel one of the world's most spectacular roads through the Hunza Valley towards the Chinese border.
2. Explore Lahore's Walled CityWander bazaars, havelis and the Lahore Fort before the Badshahi Mosque at sunset.
3. Watch the Wagah border ceremonyJoin cheering crowds for the theatrical flag-lowering ceremony on the border with India.
4. Trek to Fairy MeadowsHike to alpine meadows facing the huge north face of Nanga Parbat.
5. Visit Mohenjo-daroWalk the streets of a 4,500-year-old city of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
6. Stay in the Hunza ValleyAdmire apricot orchards, glaciers and ancient forts at Baltit and Altit.
7. Experience Sufi qawwaliListen to devotional music at a shrine on a Thursday evening.
8. See Shah Faisal MosqueVisit Islamabad's striking modern mosque at the foot of the Margalla Hills.
9. Explore TaxilaDiscover Buddhist monasteries, stupas and Gandhara sculptures near Islamabad.
10. Feast on Pakistani foodTry nihari, biryani, karahi and chapli kebabs, finished with sweet chai.

Pakistan🗺️ Where to visit in Pakistan

Where to go in Pakistan

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  LahorePunjab · Mughal heritagePakistan's cultural capital, with grand Mughal monuments, food streets and lively bazaars.
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  Hunza ValleyGilgit-Baltistan · mountainsDramatic peaks, glaciers, historic forts and friendly villages along the Karakoram Highway.
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  IslamabadCapital · modern cityA green, planned capital with the Faisal Mosque and hiking trails in the Margalla Hills.
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  SkarduGilgit-Baltistan · lakes & treksThe gateway to K2 and Baltoro treks, with nearby lakes and desert dunes.
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  Fairy MeadowsGilgit-Baltistan · alpine meadowsLush meadows with spectacular views of Nanga Parbat.
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  Mohenjo-daroSindh · ancient ruinsA UNESCO-listed Bronze Age city and one of the world's earliest urban centres.
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  KarachiSindh · coastal cityPakistan's largest city, a buzzing port with colonial buildings, beaches and great food.
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  Swat ValleyKhyber Pakhtunkhwa · valleysGreen valleys, rivers and Buddhist ruins, sometimes called the Switzerland of Pakistan.

Pakistan🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Pakistan

Best time to visit Pakistan

Pakistan's climate ranges from scorching summers on the Indus plains to cold, snowy winters in the mountains. The monsoon brings heavy rain to parts of the east in July and August.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Lahore (approximate averages).

Pakistan🎉 Festivals & events in Pakistan

• February (when permitted)
  BasantLahore's traditional spring kite festival, held only when local authorities allow it.
• July
  Shandur Polo FestivalPolo matches played on one of the world's highest polo grounds between Gilgit and Chitral teams.
• Dates vary (lunar calendar)
  Urs of Lal Shahbaz QalandarHuge crowds gather in Sehwan for music, dhamaal dancing and devotion.
• Dates vary (lunar calendar)
  Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-AdhaThe biggest religious holidays, celebrated with prayers, food and family.
• 14 August
  Independence DayGreen-and-white flags, fireworks and celebrations across the country.

Pakistan🧭 Pakistan itinerary ideas

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Pakistan🎒 Backpacking Pakistan – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $20–35 a day

• Air-conditioned intercity coach companies offer reliable, inexpensive travel between major cities.
• Northern guesthouses in Hunza and Skardu are welcoming and good value, especially outside peak domestic holidays.
• Eat at local dhabas and street stalls for delicious, very cheap meals of daal, roti and kebabs.
• Domestic flights to Gilgit and Skardu are scenic but often cancelled due to weather, so build in flexible days.
• Ride-hailing apps work well in big cities and save you from haggling with taxi drivers.

Pakistan🛡️ Safety & money in Pakistan

Emergency: 15 police · 1122 rescue & ambulance · 16 fire

Pakistan🛬 Getting to Pakistan

The main international airports are in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, with connections through the Gulf and Turkey. The Wagah–Attari border with India and the Khunjerab Pass with China are notable land crossings, subject to opening rules.

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Pakistan💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Pakistan

• K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, lies on Pakistan's border with China.
• Pakistan has five of the world's fourteen peaks above 8,000 metres.
• The Khunjerab Pass is one of the highest paved international border crossings in the world.
• Mohenjo-daro had an advanced drainage system more than four thousand years ago.
• Pakistan's national language is Urdu, but dozens of regional languages are spoken.

Pakistan❓ Pakistan travel FAQ

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