Pakistan

A South Asian country that ranges from the snowy Karakoram peaks to Mughal old capitals, combining magnificent mountains with deep history and culture.

Pakistan lies in northwestern South Asia. In the north the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges meet, with peaks such as K2 and Nanga Parbat; Hunza, Skardu and Fairy Meadows are havens for trekking and scenery, and the Karakoram Highway links to China. In the south, the Indus plain has the Mughal monuments of Lahore and ancient-civilization sites such as Taxila and Mohenjo-daro. The northern mountains are best from May to October, while the plains are best in autumn and winter. Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi are the main entry gateways, and some areas call for attention to security advisories.

Destinations

• Lahore
• Islamabad
• Skardu
• Gilgit
• Hunza Valley
• Fairy Meadows
• Multan
• Bahawalpur
• Tashkurgan
• Amritsar

Itineraries

• Grand Karakoram to Lahore Overland Traverse – Fly from Islamabad to Skardu, visit Fairy Meadows and Hunza, then head south to Rohtas Fort and Lahore
• Kashgar to Hunza via Khunjerab Pass – Travel along the Karakoram Highway from Kashgar, cross the Pamirs and Khunjerab Pass, traverse Hunza, and fly out from…
• Hunza, Upper Hunza & Khunjerab Pass Tour – Fly to Gilgit to enter Hunza, stay in Karimabad and Passu, visit ancient forts and glaciers, and ascend to Khunjerab Pa…
• South Punjab Sufi Shrines & Desert Fort Tour – A winter short-line tour covering Multan's shrines, the ancient town of Uch, Bahawalpur's palaces, and the Cholistan De…
• Baltistan Plateau & Forts Tour – Fly to Skardu for a summer loop covering Deosai Plains, Khaplu Palace, Shigar Fort, and Kachura Lake
• Kashgar & Pamir Karakoram Highway – Explore Kashgar Ancient City and drive the Karakoram Highway to see Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, an…
• South Xinjiang, Pamir & Desert Highway Grand Loop – Ascend the Pamirs from Kashgar, travel through Yarkand and Hotan, cross the Desert Highway, and return to Urumqi via Ku…
• Classic Silk Road: Urumqi, Turpan & Kashgar – Visit Heavenly Lake, the ancient ruins of Turpan, Kashgar Old Town, and Tashkurgan, using a domestic flight to connect…
• Himachal Hill Stations & Amritsar Loop – Take the toy train to Shimla, and connect Manali, Dharamshala, and Dalhousie to the Golden Temple.