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Some of the world's highest mountains in the Karakoram, the fairytale valleys of Hunza, ancient Lahore and legendary hospitality โ€” Pakistan is a frontier adventure.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Oct (north) ๐Ÿ’ต $65/day avg
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Capital
Islamabad
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Currency
Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
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Language
Urdu, English
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Best time
Aprโ€“Oct (north)
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Visa
eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $240
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Safety
Check advisories
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Main airport
Islamabad (ISB) / Lahore (LHE)
Overview

Why travellers love Pakistan

The north is the draw: the Karakoram Highway, Hunza and Skardu beneath K2 offer jaw-dropping mountain scenery, while Lahore brings Mughal grandeur and food.

It's incredibly affordable and famously welcoming; check current advisories before travel.

Where to go

Top places in Pakistan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Hunza Valley

Hunza Valley

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Fairytale valley beneath snowy peaks.

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Skardu

Skardu

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Gateway to K2 and alpine lakes.

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Lahore

Lahore

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Mughal forts, mosques and street food.

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Islamabad

Islamabad

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Green, modern capital and the Margallas.

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Plan day by day

Pakistan itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Hunza Valley โ†’ Skardu โ†’ Lahore
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,200
1–2

Hunza Valley

Fairytale valley beneath snowy peaks.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature ยท Iconic
3–4

Skardu

Gateway to K2 and alpine lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
5

Lahore

Mughal forts, mosques and street food.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท Food ยท History
Route
Hunza Valley โ†’ Skardu โ†’ Lahore โ†’ Islamabad
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,680
1–2

Hunza Valley

Fairytale valley beneath snowy peaks.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature ยท Iconic
3–4

Skardu

Gateway to K2 and alpine lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
5–6

Lahore

Mughal forts, mosques and street food.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Food ยท History
7

Islamabad

Green, modern capital and the Margallas.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ City ยท Nature
Route
Hunza Valley โ†’ Skardu โ†’ Lahore โ†’ Islamabad
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,400
1–3

Hunza Valley

Fairytale valley beneath snowy peaks.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature ยท Iconic
4–6

Skardu

Gateway to K2 and alpine lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7–8

Lahore

Mughal forts, mosques and street food.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Food ยท History
9–10

Islamabad

Green, modern capital and the Margallas.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Pakistan visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa required for most
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors apply for an online e-Visa before travel; check current advisories for specific regions. Always verify with the official Pakistan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Pakistan visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Pakistan budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$240+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Pakistan budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Pakistan

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Karakoram Highway

One of the world's great mountain roads.

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Hunza & Attabad Lake

Turquoise water and snowy peaks.

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Lahore Fort & Badshahi Mosque

Mughal masterpieces.

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Fairy Meadows

Views of Nanga Parbat.

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Lahore food street

Legendary Pakistani street food.

Get outside

Nature in Pakistan

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