Pakistan — Travel Guide for Pakistani Travellers
From the glacier valleys of the north to Mughal-era Lahore and Karachi’s coast, Pakistan packs huge variety into one country. For most of you, the best trip of the year is closer than you think.
Visa for Pakistanis: Domestic — no visa needed.
Where to go in Pakistan
Pick a city for its planning guide and published stories, where available.
Hunza
A Shangri-La of terraced fields, glaciers and turquoise lakes.
Skardu
Gateway to the world's highest peaks and the Deosai plains.
Lahore
The cultural heart of Pakistan — food, history and old-city soul.
Islamabad
Green, calm capital and the launchpad to the northern areas.
Karachi
Sea breeze, biryani and round-the-clock hustle.
Naran
Alpine lakes, jeep tracks and the road over Babusar Top in the Kaghan Valley.
Kaghan Valley
Alpine lakes, pine meadows and a classic road trip up the Kunhar River.
Malam Jabba
Pakistan's best-known ski resort in Swat — chairlift, zipline and winter snow.
Swat
Green valleys, alpine lakes and ski slopes — the "Switzerland of Pakistan."
Fairy Meadows
Alpine meadow facing Nanga Parbat, reached by jeep and a summer-only hike.
Murree
The classic hill station about an hour from Islamabad, with Mall Road, pine forests and winter snow.
Neelum Valley
Azad Kashmir's green river valley of pine forests, alpine lakes and meadows.
Chitral
Ancient Kalash valleys, Shandur polo and the peaks of the Hindu Kush.
Shogran
A green pine plateau in the Kaghan Valley, with the Siri Paye meadows just above.
Naltar Valley
Pine forest, coloured lakes and a ski slope, a jeep ride above Gilgit.
Khunjerab Pass
The world's highest paved border crossing, where the Karakoram Highway reaches China.
Build your Pakistan trip in the right order
Start with the places that fit your time, then check entry rules and transport before committing to non-refundable bookings.
Choose a base
Compare Hunza, Skardu, Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Naran, Kaghan Valley, Malam Jabba, Swat, Fairy Meadows, Murree, Neelum Valley, Chitral, Shogran, Naltar Valley, Khunjerab Pass and open each guide for its airport, nearby places and available stories.
Check the workable route
The listed arrival airports are GIL for Hunza; KDU for Skardu; LHE for Lahore; ISB for Islamabad; KHI for Karachi; ISB for Naran; ISB for Kaghan Valley; ISB for Malam Jabba; ISB for Swat; GIL for Fairy Meadows; ISB for Murree; ISB for Neelum Valley; CJL for Chitral; ISB for Shogran; GIL for Naltar Valley; GIL for Khunjerab Pass. Search your dates to see which routes are actually operating and compare the full fare conditions.
Verify documents before paying
For domestic travel, check the identification and permit requirements that apply to your route and travelling party.
Pakistan — frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit northern Pakistan?+
April to October for the north — spring brings the cherry blossom and summer is mildest in the mountains. Cities like Lahore and Karachi are most pleasant from October to March.
Are flights to Skardu and the north reliable?+
Direct flights to Skardu are quick but weather-dependent, and many cancel in winter. If you travel in the colder months, keep a road-trip plan B so a grounded flight doesn’t end your trip.
Can I book domestic flights and hotels in Pakistan on Travel.pk?+
Open any city guide above to search current flight and hotel availability. The final total, currency and payment methods are shown before you confirm, because available payment rails can vary.
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