Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens
Region: Punjab Province, Lahore
Cultural heritage
World Heritage conveying Mughal Empire architectural beauty
Tourism in Pakistan
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Mohenjo-daro
Region: Sindh Province, near Larkana
Cultural heritage
Indus civilization city ruins approximately 5,000 years old
Taxila Ruins
Region: Islamabad Capital Territory
Cultural heritage
Ancient capital flourished as Gandhara Buddhism center
Karakoram Highway
Region: Punjab to Gilgit-Baltistan
Nature
World-leading scenic mountain road with K2 viewpoints and lakes scattered
Fairy Meadows
Region: Nanga Parbat foothills
Nature
Trekking base enjoying alpine meadows and spectacular 8,000m peak views
Faisal Mosque
Region: Islamabad
Modern architecture
South Asia's largest mosque built with Saudi donation
Shandur Pass
Region: Chitral-Gilgit border
Nature
Alpine plateau at 3,700m altitude called 'sky polo ground'
Makli Necropolis
Region: Sindh Province, Thatta
Cultural heritage
Open-air museum of Islamic architecture with 14th-18th century mausoleums spreading
Khunjerab National Park
Region: China-Pakistan border
Nature
Alpine protected area inhabited by snow leopards and Marco Polo sheep
Kiwetta Coast Mangrove Forest
Region: Balochistan Province
Nature
Pristine coastline facing Arabian Sea and wild dolphin habitat
Suggested itineraries
Golden Triangle Historical Exploration
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Lahore Old City, Taxila, Islamabad Modern City
Classic course touring Mughal culture and Gandhara ruins, capital's modern architecture
Northern Karakoram Spectacular Trekking
Duration (days): 8
Highlights: Hunza Valley, Fairy Meadows, Shandur Pass
Experience 7,000m-class mountain ranges and glacial lakes, mountain culture
Sindh Civilization and Desert Journey
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Mohenjo-daro, Karachi Old City, Thar Desert Jeep Safari
Southern circuit combining Indus civilization ruins and coastal metropolis, nomadic culture
Travel tips
- Visa is mainly e-Visa electronic application, requiring at least 2 weeks margin for application
- Photography at airports subject to confiscation if military facilities included
- Domestic flights convenient between major cities but frequent delays, allow schedule flexibility
- Women should carry scarf and wear at religious facilities for reassurance
- ATMs only in urban areas, prepare cash rupees for rural regions
- Taxi using ride-hailing apps Careem and Uber eliminates fare negotiation
- Restaurant business hours change significantly during Ramadan fasting month
- Tap water not drinkable, purchase bottled water
- Avoid nighttime solitary walking, use main streets
- Be conscious of altitude acclimatization at high altitudes, take sufficient water and rest
- Coastal areas may have cyclone approaches May-July
- Keep exchange receipts until departure
- Malaria region protection measures and antimalarial drug carrying desirable