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The destination collection

City streets or mountain villages? Start with the places that intrigue you. Our destination notebooks bring together local character, thoughtful highlights and practical help for the journey.

Hunza Valley photograph: Sufyan777 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.

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Explore our handpicked travel spots across Pakistan
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad against a clear blue sky

Islamabad

Start with the capital’s museums, mosque and green hills, then choose your onward
Panoramic view of Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, seen from Food Street

Lahore

Give the Walled City, Mughal landmarks and food streets time to reveal themselves.
Swat River below snowy mountains in Swat Valley, Pakistan

Swat Valley

Understand Swat’s valley geography for future planning; current UK advice is against all
Mountain scenery in Kaghan and Naran Valley, Pakistan

Naran & Kaghan

Follow the Kaghan Valley at a considered pace, with seasonal lakes and flexible
Turquoise Upper Kachura Lake with trees and boats near Skardu, Pakistan

Skardu

Use Skardu as a base for Baltistan’s lakes, Shigar heritage and wider mountain
Mountain valley and terraced fields in Hunza, Pakistan

Hunza Valley

Explore Hunza’s forts and villages, then follow the valley toward Attabad and Passu.

Gherishu Village

Location and visitor access need verification; Balochistan is under UK advice against all
Snowy mountains above green meadows and Shandur Lake in Pakistan

Shandur Pass

Plan the Ghizer approach to Shandur’s high plateau with a road and season
Green slopes and mountain valley at Minimarg, Pakistan

Minimarg

A sensitive Astore border area where access and official advice must come before
Autumn view of Khaplu Valley through the carved balcony of Khaplu Palace, Gilgit-Baltistan

Khaplu

Wander through Balti villages, heritage buildings and a landscape framed by mountains.
Snow-covered mountains reflected in the clear blue water of Phander Lake, Pakistan

Phander Valley

Slow down beside blue water and wide mountain views.

Popular Destinations

Explore our handpicked travel spots across Pakistan

BEST TIME

Apr - Oct

Hunza Valley

Gilgit-Baltistan

Explore dramatic mountains, ancient fortresses, and local hospitality.

BEST TIME

May - Sep

Skardu

Gilgit-Baltistan

Gateway to the world’s highest peaks and breathtaking landscapes.

BEST TIME

May - Sep

Naran & Kaghan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Lush green valleys, rivers and waterfalls—a summer paradise.

BEST TIME

Apr - Oct

Swat Valley

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Switzerland of the East with rivers, mountains and rich history.

BEST TIME

Jun - Sep

Fairy Meadows

Gilgit-Baltistan

A dream destination at the base of Nanga Parbat.

BEST TIME

Oct - Mar

Lahore

Punjab

The heart of Pakistan’s culture, food and history.

BEST TIME

Year Round

Islamabad

Islamabad Capital Territory

A modern, green capital city at the foot of the Margalla Hills.

BEST TIME

Year Round

Karachi

Sindh

Pakistan’s vibrant coastal metropolis.

Where will you begin?

Planning your first visit? Our practical guide helps you choose a route, find the right season and travel at your own pace.

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Discover Pakistan’s Diverse Regions

Gilgit-Baltistan

14 Destinations

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

16 Destinations

Punjab

10 Destinations

Sindh

6 Destinations

Balochistan

5 Destinations

Azad Kashmir

4 Destinations