Pakistan

Before the encounter

Good travel in Pakistan starts before the camera comes out. Customs, dress, hospitality, sacred places and family spaces can change by region and situation.

Pakistan's rich history encompasses the Indus Valley region. The region served both as fertile ground for a great civilization and as a gateway from South Asia to Central Asia and the Near East.

The flora and fauna in Pakistan are as diverse as the types of habitats. They also reflect the diversity of climatic zones, from arid to tropical. There are more than 177 mammals and 660 species of birds.

Pakistani cuisine can be characterized by a blend of various regional culinary traditions from South Asia and West Asia, as well as elements of its Mughal heritage.

The discovery of the Mohenjo-Daro site is proof that the Indus civilizations were the basis of Indo-European cultures.

Before you choose cash or card

Money advice in Pakistan depends on the route. Cities, airports and larger hotels may work differently from valleys, villages, homestays, border areas or mountain regions.

Before you build the route

Transport in Pakistan is not just a timetable. Border opening hours, road surface, weather, permits, flight changes, local holidays and distance can reshape a day on the ground.

Gilgit-Baltistan, a region in northern Pakistan, is a paradise for adventurers and nature lovers.

Before you build the route

Transport in Pakistan is not just a timetable. Border opening hours, road surface, weather, permits, flight changes, local holidays and distance can reshape a day on the ground.