{"id":6543,"date":"2025-05-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=6543\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:50:16","slug":"things-to-know-before-trip-to-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-to-know-before-trip-to-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful tips for traveling to Pakistan in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/road-astore-valley-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/road-astore-valley-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/road-astore-valley-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"travel Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6371\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group atc-info-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center m-0 has-white-color has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><strong>Wanna travel to Pakistan with Against the Compass?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-5 mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\">Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Pakistan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-16b0e0a473a44f6886a0616b4d53b5ef\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>May 12th to 21st, 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/pakistan-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever decide to travel to Pakistan, I promise you that you will have the adventure of your lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From hitchhiking on tractors and psychedelic trucks to driving over extremely narrow mountain roads built on a cliff 1,500 meters high, soldiers who voluntarily give you their AK-47 for taking a photo, the most striking landscape and the fact that you can camp in the middle of a paradise completely by yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling to Pakistan is definitely, the ultimate experience and adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this isn&#8217;t particularly an easy place to travel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going on a trip to Pakistan requires a little bit of preparation, as well as quite a lot of things to know beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Pakistan travel guide contains everything you need to know, including all travel information regarding visas, transportation, cultural etiquette, cultural behavior, costs and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIN-Traveling-to-Pakistan-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIN-Traveling-to-Pakistan-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIN-Traveling-to-Pakistan-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Traveling to Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-54431\" style=\"width:473px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this Pakistan travel guide you will find:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-of-contents is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"table-of-contents__title\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#5\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pakistan today<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visa rules<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#60\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tours<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Travel Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#3\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Best time to visit<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to get in<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#6\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cultural behavior and facts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#8\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Security &amp; safety<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#76\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Solo female travel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#11\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Internet<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#10\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Prices and money<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#12\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Transportation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#13\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Food, alcohol &amp; chai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#14\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">More information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group atc-info-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center m-0 has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fe9900\">our recommended travel insurance for Pakistan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">With its Backpacker plan, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=pakistan_travel_tips_en_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is the best insurance for any kind of adventurous destination, like Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=pakistan_travel_tips_en_text\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe9900;font-size:16px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">GET 5% DISCOUNT HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">\ud83d\udcf0 What&#8217;s it like to travel in Pakistan today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before 9\/11, Pakistan used to be a tourist country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, not that touristic, but its breathtaking mountains were a popular stopover for backpackers going along <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hippie_trail\" target=\"_blank\">the famous Hippie Trail<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, in the Northern Areas, you can find a few backpacker hostels which somehow, are the remains of what used to be a popular destination for intrepid backpackers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 9\/11 attacks, however, along with a big bunch of unfortunate events, usually involving Taliban activity and loads of violence, put an end to the emerging tourism industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, things have changed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last couple of years, the <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/is-pakistan-safe\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>security situation in Pakistan<\/strong><\/a> has dramatically improved and the Northern Areas of Pakistan are, once again, filled with intrepid backpackers who want to visit some of the most jaw-dropping mountain scenery you will ever see, and experience the hospitality Pakistan is famous for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, despite this massive tourism increase, Pakistan still remains raw, authentic, and genuine, and it will stay like that for a very long time, especially because it is not an easy country to travel to: tourist infrastructure is in an embryonic stage, it is difficult to move around and you won&#8217;t meet many foreigners, so that&#8217;s why I personally believe that only experienced travelers should go to Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, traveling in Pakistan is one of the most rewarding traveling experiences one can ever have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6369 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/People-pakistan-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/People-pakistan-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/People-pakistan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how to travel to pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6369\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">random locals, somewhere in Astore Valley<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">\ud83e\udeaa How to get a visa for visiting Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><em><strong>Here you have the most updated information<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it&#8217;s possible to travel to Pakistan with an e-visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Join our Pakistan expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\">Join a group of like-minded travelers to visit some remote and off-the-beaten-track valleys in the Northern Areas of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><strong>May 12th to 21st, 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/pakistan-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply for a Pakistani e-visa&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/visa.nadra.gov.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">through this portal<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, they also offer a <strong>mobile app<\/strong> (available at the same link) where you can submit your application directly from your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the Pakistan e-visa valid for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, you will get a single-entry visa, which allows you to stay in Pakistan for 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does the e-visa for Pakistan cost?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As of September 2025, the new e-visa for Pakistan is <strong>free of charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to get the e-visa?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the official website states that processing takes 7\u201310 days, most travelers report receiving their visa within a few hours of submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make a visa extension for Pakistan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a longer stay or multiple entries, you can apply for a <strong>multiple-entry visa valid for more than 6 months<\/strong> directly through the same online portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-image-6596\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/visa-pakistan-1024x747.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/visa-pakistan-1024x747.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/visa-pakistan-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"Visa for Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6596\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>My visa for Pakistan, with both the entry &amp; exit stamps, which I got at the Consulate of Barcelona. That was back in 2017, when an e-visa for Pakistan wasn&#8217;t available yet.<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"60\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f How to sign up for a tour in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling with a group and an expert local guide will make things much easier, and more fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 days exploring the Northern Areas, including driving through the Karakoram Highway, as well as exploring the barely visited valleys of Shimshal and Astore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Against the Compass has the following scheduled Pakistan expedition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May 12th to 21st, 2026. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/pakistan-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/pakistan-may\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 22nd to June 4th, 2026. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/northern-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 17th to 27th, 2026. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/pakistan-skardu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/destinations\/pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PAKISTAN TOURS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">\ud83d\ude91 Travel insurance for traveling in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Pakistan is an adventurous destination, so we recommend going there with proper travel insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">I recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=pakistan_travel_tips_en_own\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their backpacker plan covers all types of adventure activities, including trekking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very competitive prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Readers of this blog can get a <strong>5% exclusive discount<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=pakistan_travel_tips_en_own\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong><strong>BUY IT HERE TO GET YOUR 5% DISCOUNT<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-image-7471\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rakaposhi-base-camp-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rakaposhi-base-camp-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rakaposhi-base-camp-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan tourism\" class=\"wp-image-7471\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Rakaposhi Base Camp, one of the top and most accessible mountains I climbed when I visited Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">\u26c5 Best time to visit Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan has many different regions, ranging from sea-level, flat deserts to 8,000-meter peaks, so each season will present its own peculiarities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling in Pakistan in winter (mid-November to February)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit the south part of the country, especially Sindh province. Those lands may not have the mountains Pakistan is famous for but this is the most religiously diverse region in Pakistan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, most mountains in northern Pakistan remain totally inaccessible in the wintertime. You can still get to the Northern Areas <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">through the Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong>, but you won&#8217;t be able to visit any side valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling in Pakistan in summer (June to September)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best season for visiting the Northern Areas, especially if you like trekking in high-altitude mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling in Pakistan in spring &amp; Autumn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally traveled to Pakistan in April and May and the mountains were at their best, as the weather was gorgeous (most days), plus they weren&#8217;t busy with domestic tourism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling in Pakistan during Ramadan <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A topic by itself, with its pros &amp; cons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lost with Purpose traveled in Pakistan during Ramadan and wrote <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostwithpurpose.com\/travel-pakistan-ramadan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this insightful post<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6358 size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/gilgit-baltistan.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/gilgit-baltistan.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/gilgit-baltistan.jpg\" alt=\"travel in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6358\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">This photo was from mid-April. Not bad!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">\ud83d\udeeb How to travel to Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel to Pakistan by air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad have international airports connecting with Istanbul and many Middle Eastern cities, especially Doha <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/area-dubai-accommodation\/\">and Dubai<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel to Pakistan by land<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan shares a border with Iran, <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-afghanistan\/\"><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong><\/a>, India, and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel from Afghanistan to Pakistan by land<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new Taliban Government, the border crossing at Khyber Pass is fully open, and no permits are required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We crossed it in 2023, it&#8217;s quite an adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20230512_113722-2-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20230512_113722-2-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20230512_113722-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Khyber pass border crossing\" class=\"wp-image-54314\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing back in 2023!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel from China to Pakistan by land<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At 4600 meters above sea level, this is one of the highest border crossings in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/khunjerab-pas-pakistan-china-border-crossing\/\">Read my report<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel from India to Pakistan by land<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to cross at Wagah. It&#8217;s an easy one to cross, despite the diplomatic relationship between the countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebrokebackpacker.com\/wagah-border-crossing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read this report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel from India to Pakistan by land<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes through Baluchistan, and it is quite an adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/unpocodesur.com\/en\/border-crossing-report-overland-from-iran-to-pakistan-mirjaveh-to-taftan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read this report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6584 size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/khunjerab-pass.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/khunjerab-pass.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/khunjerab-pass.jpg\" alt=\"visit Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6584\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\">Khunjerab Pass, the Pakistani-Chinese border and one of the highest border crossing in the world<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">\ud83d\udd4c Cultural behavior and facts when traveling in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><em>Looking for a selection of travel books? <\/em><br><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-on-pakistan\/\"><strong>The best books on Pakistan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urdu, which is like Hindi, is the official language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, each region has its own (or several) local languages, so different from each other. English is widely spoken among educated people, like in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pakistan is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse countries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the South Asian-looking people of Punjab and Sindh; to the people of the Pashtun areas, closer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iran\/\">to Iran<\/a><\/strong> or Afghanistan; the pagan culture of Kalash; the Shias from Gilgit and Nagar; the Ismailis of lower Hunza and the Wakhis (and also Ismailis) of upper Hunza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling in Pakistan is like traveling in several, different tiny countries. It\u2019s fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember, you are the guest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to say that, in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/sudan\/\">Sudan <\/a><\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iraq\/\">Iraqi Kurdistan<\/a><\/strong>, you find the most hospitable people in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, clearly, they haven\u2019t visited Pakistan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas it&#8217;s true that these countries are very hospitable, Pakistanis bring it to the next level. In this country, you are the guest, which means that the locals strive for you to have the best possible time in their country or region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The hospitality can even be overwhelming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During your trip to Pakistan, you&#8217;ll be invited for lunch, dinner and even to stay at people&#8217;s houses so many times that, on many occasions, you will have to refuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your refusal, they will insist once again, over and over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also insist on carrying your bag and offering you food one hundred times even if you say that you are full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are their cultural rules and you are the guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So overwhelming, but just don&#8217;t get angry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One day, some random men who I had never seen before came to my hotel at 7:30 am in the morning, knocking at the door of my room, waking me up from a very good sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, they heard that there was a foreigner in the village, so they just wanted to hang out with me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got a little bit angry, continued sleeping but then I kind of felt bad, as all they wanted was to show me around the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paying for meals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong>For some reason, Pakistanis always want to pay for your meals to the extent that it gets awkward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally didn&#8217;t like it, especially when I could see that the local people didn&#8217;t have much money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible, try to back them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wearing a Shalwar Kameez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The traditional Pakistani dress, which 80% or 90% of Pakistanis wear, is called shalwar kameez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you wear it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not compulsory but, if you do, the locals will really appreciate it, especially in the Pashtun areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Islam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan is the most conservative country I&#8217;ve ever been to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be careful and always respect their rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do, they will also respect you and you will have the best time in their country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-image-6586\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Multan-Sufi-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Multan-Sufi-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Multan-Sufi-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"visit Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6586\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Multan shrine, one of the most beautiful places to visit in Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">\u26a0\ufe0f Security and safety when you travel in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Join our Pakistan expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\">Join a group of like-minded travelers to visit some remote and off-the-beaten-track valleys in the Northern Areas of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong><strong>May 12th to 21st, 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/pakistan-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pakistan is not dangerous but you should be cautious. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have read from other blogs that Pakistan is one of the safest <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/visit-world-countries\/\"><strong>countries in the world<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I wouldn&#8217;t say that. Whereas I think that Pakistan is not a dangerous country, in some areas, it&#8217;s better to be cautious, especially in the southern part of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e8\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/is-afghanistan-safe\/\"><strong>Is Afghanistan safe?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">However, the situation is only getting better and better <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously, safety in Pakistan has improved exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Police are there to help you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout your Pakistan travels, you&#8217;ll be continuously interrogated by dozens of different policemen and people from the army. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike in other countries, in Pakistan, the police and military are pretty cool and, for your own security, they are commanded to ask you these questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffadad\"><strong>Update: <\/strong>This doesn&#8217;t really apply in the north of Pakistan any longer, but more like in the south, Sindh and Balochistan provinces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring passport &amp; visa photocopies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s good to bring loads of photocopies because, at some check posts, if you have a passport copy, you don&#8217;t have to get out of the car. Otherwise, you are going to waste your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Occasionally, you get a personal guard, for free <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For security purposes, in some areas, you will get a personal armed guard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you might have to pay for his meals but, according to the police, you are not forced to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s up to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, read my post: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/is-pakistan-safe\/\">Is Pakistan safe?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffadad\"><strong>Update: <\/strong>This doesn&#8217;t really apply in the north of Pakistan any longer, but more like in the south, Sindh and Balochistan provinces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Having a personal armed guard seems kind of cool but, to be honest, it&#8217;s not that much <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time you get an armed guard you get kind of excited.&nbsp;However, after half an hour, you might start hating him because he will put you under a lot of restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pakistani intelligence is one of the best secret services in the world <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why Pakistan is not a dangerous country is thanks to the Pakistani intelligence, which is considered the best intelligence corps in the world, even better than the CIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that they are watching your steps and they will always know where you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember that, while hiking around a remote area in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/astore-valley-pakistan\/\">Astore Valley<\/a><\/strong>, a man wearing a salwar kameez (the traditional Pakistani clothes), came to me and said,&nbsp;<em>&#8221;You are the Spanish, right?<\/em>&#8221; Yes, he was from Pakistani intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information on safety, including which areas are the safest, read my post:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/is-pakistan-safe\/\"> Is Pakistan safe?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">You may also be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/countries-middle-east-safe-travel\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>which countries in the Middle East are safe?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-image-6590\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pakistan-armed-guard-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pakistan-armed-guard-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pakistan-armed-guard-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"My trip to Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6590\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>I know, I am quite a badass&#8230; \ud83d\ude00 &#8211; My trip to Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"76\">\ud83d\udc83 Solo female travel in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women traveling solo is more common and safer than you think<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Women  tell wonderful things about their experiences during their journeys through Pakistan, but they also say that this is a particularly challenging destination, home to a very conservative, patriarchal society who don&#8217;t really know how to deal with foreign women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not the most qualified person to talk about this topic, however, but Spanish traveler Leti Lagarda backpacked in Pakistan solo for 2 months, and has written a compelling guide about it, which will tell you everything you need to know about solo female travel in Pakistan, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interaction with men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural etiquette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Read the ultimate guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/solo-female-travel-pakistan\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>solo women travel in Pakistan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191211_125856-856x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191211_125856-856x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191211_125856-856x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-25513\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leti_lagarda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Leti Lagarda<\/strong><\/span><\/a> in Pakistan<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11\">\ud83d\udcbb Internet and connectivity in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wi-Fi in Pakistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wi-Fi is often bad, so I recommend getting a SIM Card for your trip to Pakistan.  In larger cities, however, hotels will often have decent wI-Fi, good enough for simple browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Northern Areas, Wi-Fi is generally awful, if present at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SIM Card in Pakistan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4G works reasonably well across the country, except in the Northern Areas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend getting either ZONG or Telenor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Northern Areas, you can buy a SIM Card from a regional provider named SCOM, whose offices can be found in Gilgit and Karimabad. Nevertheless, remember that there&#8217;s very little coverage throughout the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6580 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hiking-kalam-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hiking-kalam-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hiking-kalam-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"trip to Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6580\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Hiking around Kalam, Swat Valley, one of the most beautiful places I from my Pakistani trip<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eSIM for browsing, calling and traveling in Pakistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An eSIM is a regular SIM card with a digital format that works like a normal physical card, with the added benefit that you can buy it online before or during your trip, hence avoiding the hassle of buying it in a local store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airalo.com\/pakistan-esim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Airalo<\/a><\/strong>, you can get an eSIM for a wide range of destinations, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airalo.com\/pakistan-esim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pakistan<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a VPN for traveling in Pakistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always use a VPN when you travel, especially when you connect to public Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your connection will be much safer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you will be able to access content which is typically censored in Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend <strong>ExpressVPN<\/strong> &#8211; Extremely easy to use, fast and cheap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/2203603\/1481117\/16063?subId1=pakistan_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#dd3333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Get a vpn<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">If you want to learn more about VPN, check: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/vpn-travel\/\"><strong>Why you need a VPN for traveling<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6588 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/my-office-for-a-day-1024x730.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/my-office-for-a-day-1024x730.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/my-office-for-a-day-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan travel guide\" class=\"wp-image-6588\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>My office for a day<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\">\ud83d\udcb0 Money in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Pakistan, they use the <strong>Pakistani Rupee (PKR)<\/strong> and approximately: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>1USD = 280 PKR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cash &amp; ATMs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan is a cash economy, so better bring cash, especially in the Northern Areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find ATMs in all big cities but not all of them will accept foreign cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to travel to Pakistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But before, a few things you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Pakistan, everything is negotiable: <\/strong>Everything can be bargained for, especially the hotel rooms. Expect to pay different amounts from other guests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always come with a reference: <\/strong>When you travel in Pakistan, contacts are very important and that&#8217;s why in either hotels or trekking tour companies if you come referenced by a local, you will get a better price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, this is a pretty cheap country and I think you can easily travel to Pakistan for less than $20 a day, sleeping in private rooms and eating 3 meals outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the (approximate) prices of the most typical things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local meal &#8211; 150PKR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local meal in a mid-range restaurant &#8211; 250-500PKR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal in a fancy restaurant of Lahore &#8211; from 1500PKR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private room in a budget hotel &#8211; Up to 1500PKR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private room in a mid-range hotel &#8211; Around 3,000PKR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long bus rides (Islamabad to Gilgit) &#8211; Around 2,500PKR for a VIP ticket (you want to get a VIP, trust me)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-image-6592\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pakistani-rupees-1024x678.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pakistani-rupees-1024x678.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pakistani-rupees-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistani rupees\" class=\"wp-image-6592\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Pakistani rupees! &#8211; Pakistan travel blog<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12\">\ud83d\udefa Transportation for traveling around Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll get used to the mountain roads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most mountain roads are very scary as they are extremely narrow and built on insanely high cliffs. Don&#8217;t panic. You&#8217;ll just get used to them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You will learn to be patient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In aalmost every long bus journey I took, we had a breakdown. Sometimes, we were stopped for two hours! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And one day, we stopped because the bus ran out of gas! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Psychedelic trucks are a way of life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody falls in love with the trucks in Pakistan, as they are so particularly decorated that they are a blessing to your lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hgfd1-768x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hgfd1-768x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hgfd1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Trucks Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-54328\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A typical Pakistani truck!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways of moving around when you travel in Pakistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling around Pakistan by train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan has an extensive rail network connecting many cities in Sindh, Punjab and also Peshawar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For schedules and prices, check the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pakrail.com.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pakistan Railway website<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend AC Standard, the type of ticket typically purchased by the Pakistani middle class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostwithpurpose.com\/train-travel-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check this train guide to Pakistan<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling around Pakistan by bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Public buses &amp; minivans go everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/daewoo.com.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Daewoo<\/a><\/strong> is a premium bus company that can take you anywhere across Afghanistan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For traveling to the Northern Areas, I recommend <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.natco.gov.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NATCO<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both these companies are considered high-end as per Pakistani standards. Alternatively, local minivans are much cheaper, but they are very uncomfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the worst bus trips I have ever taken was in a local minivan from Mingora to Chitral, a 12-hour ride in the tiniest minivan ever, but a great local adventure and experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hitchhiking in Pakistan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitchhiking in Pakistan is too easy, easier and faster than traveling by public transportation, especially along the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody will want to pick you up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule, on the KKH, I didn&#8217;t&nbsp;hitchhike on motorbikes (there are too many accidents) and cars with women inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling around Pakistan by plane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying can be pretty convenient as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling by bus from Islamabad to the Northern Areas, including Chitral, Gilgit and Skardu takes ages (from 15 to 20 hours). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are flights connecting Islamabad with all these cities. You can <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.piac.com.pk\/FlightSchedule.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book them on PIA<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, however, that for flying to and from Gilgit, it&#8217;s recommended to book several days or weeks in advance. Also, bear in mind that many flights get canceled due to weather condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-iran-ultimate-survival-guide\/\">80 Tips for traveling to Iran<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6578 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fairy-meadows-road-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fairy-meadows-road-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fairy-meadows-road-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"trip in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6578\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Crazy (and beautiful) roads &#8211; H<span class=\"s1\">ow to visit Pakistan<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13\">\ud83c\udf72 Food, drinks, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food is extremely oily <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistanis love oil too much. They put tons of it in absolutely every meal, including in the steamed rice, which they will always fry afterwards. When you are in a restaurant, always ask for half fried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s almost dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Sindh province and Islamabad, you can find liquor stores. In the rest of the country, alcohol is only available on the black market, but most locals (who drink) can get it for you easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expect to have ten cups of chai a day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chai, which is tea with milk, is a way of life in Pakistan and a sign of hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tap water, watch out!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t dare drink tap water. In the northern part of the country, the locals will tell you that the tap water is good, as it comes from the mountains and glaciers. This may be true, but I still got sick when I drank from a mountain fountain. Always use a water purifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll get sick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t know anyone who didn&#8217;t get sick in his stomach when traveling in Pakistan. Try to avoid salad, food stalls with flies (they are hard to find) and don&#8217;t drink tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6582 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/karahi-mutton-pakistan-1024x711.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/karahi-mutton-pakistan-1024x711.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/karahi-mutton-pakistan-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistani food\" class=\"wp-image-6582\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>This meal, in particular, was one of my favorite ones in Pakistan &#8211; P<span class=\"s1\">akistan travel information<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14\">\ud83c\udfe8 Accommodation when you are traveling to Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are all types of hotels across the country, from budget rooms to a few hostels and luxury hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Booking sites such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l36N5\/pubref:pakistan_travelguide_en\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Faccommodation%2FPakistan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hostelworld<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/country\/pk.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Booking.com<\/a><\/strong> are increasing in popularity but, depending on the destination you travel to, you may not find a lot of options or, at least, no budget hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you want to stay in a budget hotel or local guesthouse, you may have to read blogs or ask anyone online. In my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/pakistan-travel-guide-backpacking\/\">Pakistan Itinerary<\/a><\/strong>, I give some options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, there are a few things you need to know about accommodation in Pakistan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices can be negotiated to the extreme <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever they tell you the price,&nbsp;ask if they have a cheaper room. Seriously, on many occasions, I managed to get half of the initial price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you are on a budget, always ask if they have a dorm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, many hotels have dorms and they don&#8217;t tell you until the end of the negotiation. The good thing is that, since there are not many backpackers, you are most likely to get the dorm just for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It can be hard to find decent, cheap accommodation in certain parts of the country<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In cities like Peshawar, Karachi, Multan, and basically anywhere outside of Swat Valley, Chitral, Northern areas, Islamabad and Lahore, finding decent (budget) accommodation can be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Couchsurfing is very popular!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are loads of profiles, especially in big cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">If you want to know all my hotel recommendations per city, read my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/pakistan-travel-guide-backpacking\/\">Pakistan Itinerary<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7451 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/husseini-bridge-hunza-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/husseini-bridge-hunza-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/husseini-bridge-hunza-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"travel guide Pakistan northern areas\" class=\"wp-image-7451\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Husseini bridge, Hunza, a top place to visit when traveling to Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15\">\u2757 More information for traveling to Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2b8f2b\">\ud83d\udce2 In my <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-resources\/\"><strong>Travel Resources Page<\/strong><\/a> you can find the list of all the sites and services I use to book hotels, tours, travel insurance and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All guides and articles for traveling in Pakistan destination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/fairy-meadows-trek-nanga-parbat-base-camp\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Travel Guide to Fairy Meadows<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Karokam Highway Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/astore-valley-pakistan\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Astore Valley Travel Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/khunjerab-pas-pakistan-china-border-crossing\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pakistan-China border crossing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/rakaposhi-base-camp\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Travel Guide to Rakaposhi Base Camp<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-insurance-pakistan\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Travel Insurance in Pakistan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/pakistan-travel-guide-backpacking\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pakistan Itinerary<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/photos-of-pakistan-news\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Photos of Pakistan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-on-pakistan\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Travel Books about Pakistan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/solo-female-travel-pakistan\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Solo Female Travel Guide in Pakistan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/is-pakistan-safe\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Is Pakistan Safe?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea;font-size:18px\">That&#8217;s everything you need to know! If you think I forgot something, please let me know! <strong>Ah, and remember that, in Pakistan, you shouldn&#8217;t plan too much! <\/strong>Welcome to the country of unexpected events. <br>From endless bus breakdowns to time-consuming check posts, new local friends and paradises where you want to spend ages, during your Pakistan travels, you will realize that nothing will go according to your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel guides to other countries in Central Asia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/traveling-tajikistan\/\">Tajikistan Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/traveling-to-kyrgyzstan\/\">Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/uzbekistan-travel-guide\/\">Travel Guide to Uzbekistan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/traveling-kazakhstan\/\">Travel Guide to Kazakhstan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-afghanistan\/\">Afghanistan Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/tsaatan-nomads\/\">How to visit the Tsaatan reindeer herders in Mongolia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also like our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-iran-ultimate-survival-guide\/\">Iran travel guide.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIN-travel-to-Pakistan-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIN-travel-to-Pakistan-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PIN-travel-to-Pakistan-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"travel to Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-54429\" style=\"width:494px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wanna travel to Pakistan with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Pakistan: May 12th to 21st, 2026 If you ever decide to travel to Pakistan, I promise you that you will have the adventure of your lifetime. 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