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 a full guide and real traveller stories.
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.
Traveller stories from Pakistan
All stories → LahoreA Karachiite's weekend of eating my way through Lahore
Two and a half days, one very full stomach. How I planned a Lahore food weekend from Karachi, where I ate, and what it cost.
Hamza Ali 6 min KarachiMy first time in Karachi as an up-country Pakistani
I grew up in Punjab and finally visited Karachi. The sea, the food, the chaos and the warmth — here is what surprised me most.
Ali Hassan 6 min HunzaOur 5-day Hunza family trip from Lahore (with two kids)
We finally took our kids to Hunza last autumn. Here is exactly how we did it from Lahore, what it cost, and the one mistake I would not repeat.
Hamza Ali 6 min IslamabadSunrise on Trail 5: my morning hikes in the Margalla Hills
I spent a few mornings hiking the Margalla Hills above Islamabad. Which trail to pick, what to expect, and why I kept going back.
Ali Raza 6 min SkarduMy Skardu flight got cancelled, so we drove — and loved it
When PIA cancelled our Skardu flight, we turned a setback into a two-day Karakoram road trip. Here is how it went and what I learned.
Hamza Ali 6 min LahoreWalking the Walled City of Lahore: history under your feet
I spent a day exploring the old Walled City of Lahore on foot, from Delhi Gate to Wazir Khan Mosque. Here is how to do it right.
Shoaib Sheikh 6 minPakistan — 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?+
Yes. Open any city guide above, search live fares from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities, and browse hotels. You pay in PKR by card, bank transfer, JazzCash, Easypaisa or your Travel.pk wallet.
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