Pakistan Travel Guide 🇵🇰
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Pakistan — Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Hunza Valley, mountains, culture & road trips
🌤 Live Weather — Islamabad
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Islamabad
🌆 Major Cities Karachi · Lahore · Peshawar
💱 Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
🗣 Languages Urdu · English widely used
⏱ Time Zone GMT+5
🔌 Plug Type Type C · D — 230V
Famous for: Hunza Valley · Skardu · Karakoram Highway · Badshahi Mosque · Food & heritage cities
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-Visa for many nationalities Passport validity 6+ months Return ticket recommended- Accommodation & itinerary may be requested
- Restricted border areas require permits
- Travel insurance recommended
Visa & entry rules vary by nationality — check official updates before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–Apr Pleasant spring season
🍂 Sep–Nov Best for northern mountains
🔥 May–Jul Hot summers in plains
❄️ Dec–Feb Snow season in north
Weather varies greatly between plains, deserts & northern highlands.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 6,000–10,000 PKR / ₹1,700–₹2,800 / $20–35 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 14,000–22,000 PKR / ₹4,000–₹6,200 / $45–70 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 35,000+ PKR / ₹9,900+ / $110+ per day
Northern region tours & jeep transfers increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Hunza Valley Skardu Karakoram Highway Islamabad Lahore Karachi Fairy Meadows🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights to Gilgit & Skardu
- Long-distance buses & private cars
- Road trips popular in northern Pakistan
- Metro bus in Islamabad & Lahore
Mountain roads may close during winter or landslides.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main operators — Jazz · Zong · Telenor
- Good 4G in major cities
- Limited signal in remote valleys
- Passport required for SIM
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred in rural areas
- Cards accepted in cities & malls
- ATMs available in most urban centers
- Carry local currency in mountains
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Biryani & kebabs
- Chapli kebab (Peshawar)
- Nihari & haleem
- Karahi & BBQ
- Street snacks & sweets
Pakistani cuisine is rich, flavorful & diverse across regions.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Shandur Polo Festival
- Pakistan Day
- Eid celebrations
- Lahore cultural fairs
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Exercise awareness in remote regions
- Travel with local guides in mountains
- Follow regional advisories
- Respect cultural & religious norms
🎒 What to Pack
- Layered clothing for mountains
- Warm jacket (north)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen & cap
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot plains & deserts
- Cool northern highlands
- Heavy snowfall in winter (north)
- Variable climate across regions
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Islamabad sightseeing
- Day 2 — Travel to Hunza
- Day 3 — Hunza Valley viewpoints
- Day 4 — Attabad Lake & Passu cones
- Day 5 — Cultural markets & return
❓ FAQs
Is Pakistan good for adventure travel?
Yes — especially northern Pakistan & Karakoram routes.
Is English spoken?
Yes — widely used in cities & tourism services.
Do I need cash?
Yes — essential for rural & mountain areas.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 1122
👮 Police 15
🔥 Fire 16
🧳 Tourist Help Local Tourism Office
🎟 Tours & Activities in Pakistan
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