About Pakistan
Welcome to PakistanAbout Pakistan
- Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, with its capital Islamabad, is a Country in South Asia famous for its mountains, valleys, rivers, glaciers, and forests.
- Five of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, including the famed and deadly K2, are found in Pakistan.
- If you are into your climbing, rafting or trekking, Pakistan is the country for you.
- To travel in Pakistan is to step back into the pages of history.
- Marco Polo was one of the first European explorers to tackle The Silk Road, an ancient trade route that spanned the Orient, linking the treasuries of the Roman Empire to the Imperial Dynasties of China.
- At the trade route’s heart lies the Karakoram, a pivotal crossroad between The Indian Subcontinent, The Middle East, and Central Asia.
- It is the corridor through which advanced three great faiths – Islam to the east, Buddhism to the north, and curry to the West.
- The Karakoram Highway is a high-altitude road that connects Pakistan to China. It is the highest paved road in the world and is a vital artery of Pakistan’s economy.
- Trucks constantly ply this route and transport goods between the two Asia countries.
- The Karakoram Highway is also breathtaking! The road itself goes straight through the heart of the mountains and offers unrivaled views of them.
- You’ll see Rakaposhi, the Passu Cones, and the Khunjerab border, all without even leaving the car!
A tour on Pakistan’s KKH should be on any motorist’s bucket-list. - It’s one of the most impressive roads ever and an absolute marvel to drive on.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Urdu: پاکستان) is in South Asia and shares borders with four neighboring countries – (i) People’s Republic of China, (ii) Afghanistan, (iii) India, and (iv) Iran.
Pakistan’s tourism industry continues to attract tourists due to its unique, diverse cultures, people and landscapes. The Country’s attractions range from the ruins of civilizations, such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and Taxila, to the Himalayan hill stations, which attract those interested in winter sports. Pakistan is home to several mountain peaks over 7,000 m, which attract adventurers and mountaineers from around the world, especially K2.
Pakistan is segregated into provinces and regions: (i) Punjab, (ii) Sindh, (iii) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (v) Balochistan (vi) Azad Jamu & Kashmir (vi) Gilgit Baltistan.
Capital : Islamabad
Currency : Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Country Code: +92
Time Zone: +5 GMT
Emergency No. 1122 (emergency medical services), 15 (police), +92-16 (fire department)
Driving Side: Left
International Airports:
- Islamabad International Airport | Islamabad
- Jinnah International Airport | Karachi
- Allama Iqbal International Airport | Lahore
- Multan International Airport | Multan
- Sialkot International Airport | Sialkot
- Faisalabad International Airport | Faisalabad
Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan is bestowed with some of the greatest bounties of Nature. Tourists from all over the world have a great attraction toward this region because of its beautiful valleys, plains, peaks and heritage sites. Location of some of the highest mountains on Earth including K2. Trekking to Concordia (the confluence of the Baltoro Glacier and the Godwin-Austen Glacier) and the great Baltoro Muztagh, a sub-range of the Karakoram. Three mountain ranges meet here — the Karakoram, the Himalaya, and the Hindu Kush — and the area is a “mountain paradise” for mountaineers, trekkers, and tourists. The region has some of the world’s highest mountains, including five peaks over 8,000 meters, many over 7,000, and the largest glaciers outside the polar region. For comparison, neither Western Europe nor the lower 48 US states have anything that reaches 5,000 m, nothing anywhere in Russia or North America is over 6250, and the highest peak of the Andes is just under 7000.
Gilgit-Baltistan is large, remote, with 3 administrative divisions.
- Baltistan
- Gilgit
- Diamer
Cities
- Gilgit – the capital of the territory
- Skardu – Home to some of the World’s highest mountain peaks, glaciers, forts, museums, lakes and resorts.
- Kahplu
- Hunza – along the Karakoram Highway before entering China.
- Chilas
Other Famous Tourist Destinations :
- Deosai National Park
- Fairy Meadows – Nanga Parbat view point & Base Camp Trek
- Khunjarab National Park – part around the Khunjarab Pass where the Karakoram Highway crosses the Pakistan – China border.
- Rama Lake – offers a view of the eastern side of Nanga Parbat, 8126m high. For the adventure – loving tourist, hikers, art lovers, mountaineers, nature lovers or polo enthusiasts , this place offers everything.
- Ancient Rock Carvings – dating back to 8th century D, a huge Budha figure is carved on a rock, three kilometers from Skardu on Skardu – Sadpara Road. Pre-historic men and animal figures are carved on rocks along Kachura Lake.
- Kharmang Valley,
- Shangilla Lake
- Kachura Lake
- Sarfaranga Desert
- Siri Paya
- Shogran and many more places to explore.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir or, for short, Azad Kashmir (literally Free Kashmir), is the Pakistani-controlled portion of Kashmir, lying west of Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir.
Nice people and fertile, green and scenic mountain valleys are characteristics of Azad Kashmir, making it one of the most beautiful regions on the Subcontinent. While Kashmir as a whole is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in the world, Azad Kashmir is as well rich in natural beauty and often dubbed “Heaven on Earth” by tourists for its scenic natural beauty and stunning landscapes. Its snow-covered peaks, forests, rivers, streams, valleys, velvet green plateaus and climate varying from arctic to tropical combine to make it an excellent and popular tourist destination both for domestic and foreign tourists throughout the year.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir has 3 administrative divisions and sub divided into 10 Districts:
- Mirpur Division
- Mirpur District
- Kotli District
- Bhimber District
- Muzaffarabad Division
- Muzafarabad District
- Hattian District
- Neelam Valley District
- Poonch Division
- Poonch District
- Haveli District
- Bagh District
- Sudhanoti District
Tourist Places to See & Visit
The northern part of Azad Kashmir encompasses the lower part of the Himalayas where scenic views are in abundance which make it a very popular holiday-retreat during the summer months.
There’re many tourist spots but some most well-known are the two historical forts Red Fort (Chak Fort) and Black Fort located on the bank side of the Neelam River in Muzaffarabad. They were contracted in 16th century and holds archaeological significance. Pir Chinasi is tourist spot 30 km east of Muzaffarabad on the top of hills at the altitude of 9,500 feet (2,900 m). The mountain peak has gained large fame for its ziyarat of a famous Saint Pir and this place is visited by tourists who can get a great view of Muzaffarabad and rural areas around the hidden city.
Neelam Valley is a long river, possesses scenic beauty, great panoramic views, towering hills on both sides of the noisy river, lush green forests, enchanting streams and attractive surroundings. Another great river is the Leepa Valley which is full scenic beauty as well. It has high mountains covered with pine trees covered with snow during the winter season.
Some other great tourist attractions are extremely beautiful artificial Banjosa Lake surrounded by densely pine forest and mountains, which make its very charming and romantic. A nearby hilltop Toli Pir is very natural beautiful area.
The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the third-largest province of Pakistan by population and the smallest province by area, is divided into 35 districts and 07 divisions
- –West Frontier Province
- Dera Ismail Khan Division
- Bannu District
- Dera Ismail Khan District
- Malakand Division
- Chitral District
- Dir District
- Malakand District
- Swat District
- Peshawar Division
- Hazara District
- Kohat District
- Mardan District
- Peshawar District
- Federally Administered Tribal Areas
- Political Agencies
- Bajaur Agency
- Khyber Agency
- Kurram Agency
- Mohmand Agency
- North Waziristan Agency
- South Waziristan Agency
- Frontier Regions
- Frontier Region Bannu
- Frontier Region Dera Ismail Khan
- Frontier Region Kohat
- Frontier Region Peshawar
- Political Agencies
- Dera Ismail Khan Division
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers invitation to a spectacular landscape and cultural diversity. Peshawar is the business and administrative hub of province though other cities have their places. Some of the tourist’s hotspots include Khyber pass, old interior city, industrial estate famous for smuggled goods, Islamia College, Peshawar fort, (KisaKhawani) story teller bazaar. Its food street is famous for barbecued mutton as well as karahi meat.
The Khyber Pass leads into Afghanistan. There are very amenable people in this area, especially in the mountains in Shandoor, Kalash regions. The province has an area of 74,521 km² (28,773 sq mi) – comparable in size to South Carolina in the United States.
National Parks
KPK is home to following National Parks:
- Ayubia National Park
- Chitral Gol National Park
- Broghil Valley National Park
- Sheikh Badin National Park
- Saiful Muluk National Park
- Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park
Tourist Places
- Chitral
The Valley Of Chitral Is A Fascinating Combination Of Scenic Beauty And Cultural Diversity. The Land Of Apples, Apricots, Pears And Pomegranates, Chitral Stretches From 1,094 M To 7778 M Above Sea Level At Tirichmir Peak. With Its Collection Of Rugged Mountains, Gushing Rivers, Hot Springs And Fruit-Laden Orchards, Chitral Truly Is An Enchanting Part Of Pakistan.
- Kalaam, Swat
- Malam Jabba, Swat
10 Reasons why you should Travel Pakistan
1. You meet amazing people
The Pakistani people are, without a doubt, the most hospitable, kind and welcoming folk that you will ever encounter. From the bustling streets of Lahore to the mountain towns of Hunza, there is a chance that you will be welcomed with a huge smile and often an invitation to dinner or a free cup of chai (milk tea).The Pakistani people are, without a doubt, the most hospitable, kind and welcoming folk that you will ever encounter. From the bustling streets of Lahore to the mountain towns of Hunza, there is a chance that you will be welcomed with a huge smile and often an invitation to dinner or a free cup of chai (milk tea).
The Pakistani people are, without a doubt, the most hospitable, kind and welcoming folk that you will ever encounter. From the bustling streets of Lahore to the mountain towns of Hunza, there is a chance that you will be welcomed with a huge smile and often an invitation to dinner or a free cup of chai (milk tea).The Pakistani people are, without a doubt, the most hospitable, kind and welcoming folk that you will ever encounter. From the bustling streets of Lahore to the mountain towns of Hunza, there is a chance that you will be welcomed with a huge smile and often an invitation to dinner or a free cup of chai (milk tea).
2. Amazing Landscapes
Pakistan is famous for its mountains, valleys, rivers, glaciers, and a range of forests and beautiful lakes. Five of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, including the famed and deadly K2, are found in Pakistan. If you are into your climbing, rafting or trekking, Pakistan is the country for you.
Pakistan is the most diverse and beautiful country with plenty of unclimbed peaks just waiting to be conquered by a worthy adventurer.
Pakistan is famous for its mountains, valleys, rivers, glaciers, and a range of forests and beautiful lakes. Five of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, including the famed and deadly K2, are found in Pakistan. If you are into your climbing, rafting or trekking, Pakistan is the country for you.
Pakistan is the most diverse and beautiful country with plenty of unclimbed peaks just waiting to be conquered by a worthy adventurer.
3. Pakistan is Safe
Yes, Pakistan is as safe as it can get with especially for foreign tourists. In recent times, unfortunaltey, Pakistan had been influenced adversely by the media that feeds on fear and prejudice therefore do not let yourself be influenced. Pakistani’s contstantly promote and improve their international postive image.
4. It was part of British Raj !
Not too long ago , Pakistan was part of British Empire & part of the ruled sub continent. In 1947, after its indeendence, the Islamic State of Pakistan came into being. English is taught in almost every schoold so if you are a toursit, you will not have any probem communicating with locals in English.
5. You get to Drive on the Highest Road in the World
The Karakoram Highway is a high-altitude road that connects Pakistan to China. It is the highest paved road in the world and is a vital artery of Pakistan’s economy. Trucks constantly ply this route and transport goods between the two Asia countries.
The Karakoram Highway is also breathtaking! The road itself goes straight through the heart of the mountains and offers unrivaled views of them. You’ll see Rakaposhi, the Passu Cones, and the Khunjerab border, all without even leaving the car!
A tour on Pakistan’s KKH should be on any motorist’s bucket-list. It’s one of the most impressive roads ever and an absolute marvel to drive on.
6. Travelling to Pakistan can be cheap.
You can visit and explore Pakisan is a very reasonable budget. With an approx. $150 a week , you can easily manage food, accomodation, transport and plenty of other exciting activites along the way.
7. Fantastic Treks
Pakistan has some of the world’s best trekking, even better than Nepal. There are hundreds of truly stunning treks that you can do in Pakistan – from simple day treks to multi-week expeditions – and even the laziest of backpackers will have the chance to see some truly stunning terrain.
Our highly recommended is a hike to the legendary Fairy Meadows where you witness the incredible views of Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain.
8. Food is incredible
Pakistani food is just spectacular – rich, spicy, sweet; all that and then some. There are savory curries, grilled skewered meats, fresh fruits, biryanis, chai, sweet dishes and much, much more in Pakistan.
Whule you are here, visit our Food Streets in almost every major city that will offer you authentic Pakistani food that will be pocket firendly too.
9 . Multi Culture
Pakistan is a country which is often depicted in the media as being a place of religious intolerance. This is far from true, you can find Muslims, Christians, and Hindus living side by side in many cities.
10. The Mughal Architecture
The Mughals were one of the greatest dynasties of the Indian Subcontinent and built many famous monuments like the Taj Mahal and Red Fort in India. Lahore was the capital of the Mughal Empire for many years, which means it hosts some of the empire’s most brilliant architecture!
The Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort are two of the most impressive buildings in Asia and are great to visit. Both of these structures are beautiful and look almost like a fairytale.
There are lots more Mughal structures in Pakistan, including Rohtas Fort, Shalimar Gardens, and the Tomb of Jahangir. Visit them all during your trip.
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