{"id":8848,"date":"2019-11-12T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T06:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=8848\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T09:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:23:16","slug":"pakistan-travel-guide-backpacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/pakistan-travel-guide-backpacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking in Pakistan &#8211; 1 to 4-week itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-guide-1024x658.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-guide-1024x658.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-guide-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"itinerary for Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8935\"><\/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>This is the most comprehensive and detailed Pakistan itinerary blog available on the internet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From south to north, I spent two whole months backpacking in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I arrived in Karachi by plane and left the country&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/khunjerab-pas-pakistan-china-border-crossing\/\">overland through China<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a wild, adventurous journey and probably one of my best traveling experiences ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From extremely overwhelming hospitality to the most striking landscapes ever and just wilderness everywhere;&nbsp; Pakistan is bloody awesome and, unless you have actually been there, it&#8217;s very difficult to explain and convey the&nbsp;deeply personal experience you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all my honesty, if you like real adventure, traveling to off the beaten track destinations and just getting immersed in the local culture, I strongly believe that Pakistan should be at the very, very top&nbsp;of your bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I am also aware that Pakistan is not the easiest place to travel in the world, as traveling information is scarce and you can&#8217;t really get the comforts which you may find in other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, based on my personal journey, I have compiled some useful information and created this<strong> 1 to 4-week itinerary for backpacking through Pakistan<\/strong> which, hopefully, will help you plan your journey through one of the most fascinating countries I&#8217;ve ever been to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"51abfc9528\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/51abfc9528\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/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-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">This article aims at helping you plan your itinerary but it doesn&#8217;t really talk about other traveling information such as visas, safety, budget, etc. For this, you should read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-to-know-before-trip-to-pakistan\/\">Things you should know before traveling to Pakistan<\/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\/2017\/12\/backpacking-pakistan-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/backpacking-pakistan-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/backpacking-pakistan-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"backpacking pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8969\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:454px;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 itinerary 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=\"#1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Intro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#3\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Books<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2-week travel itinerary<\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#31\">Day 1, 2 &#8211; Lahore<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#32\">Day 3, 4 &#8211; Islamabad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#33\">Day 5, 6 &#8211; Fairy Meadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#34\">Day 7 &#8211; Gilgit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#35\">Day 8, 9 &#8211; Minapin &amp; Rakaposhi Base Camp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#36\">Day 10, 11, 12 &#8211; Karimabad (Hunza)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#37\">Day 13, 14 &#8211; Back to Lahore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#5\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1-month travel itinerary<\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#40\">Day 1 to 4 &#8211; Lahore &amp; Islamabad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#41\">Day 5, 6 &#8211; Peshawar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#42\">Day 7 to 11 &#8211; Swat Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#43\">Day 12 &#8211; Journey to Chitral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#44\">Day 13 &#8211; Chitral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#45\">Day 14, 15, 16 &#8211; Kalash Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#46\">Day 16, 17 &#8211; Back to Chitral &amp; Shandur Pass<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#47\">Day 18 to 30 &#8211; Gilgit Baltistan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#6\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Extending your itinerary<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#7\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">More resources for backpacking in Pakistan<\/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_travelguide_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_travelguide_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=\"1\">Introduction to backpacking in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan is a pretty big country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By this, I mean that Pakistan is a destination which can&#8217;t be visited in a week or, at least, not properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the country&#8217;s beauty lies in the northern areas (Gilgit-Baltistan), which are not easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have reached these northern areas, moving from one place to another takes ages, sometimes several hours just for less than a hundred kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, this is also the capital of unexpected events. Believe me when I say that, during my 2-month journey, I experienced more than ten bus breakdowns, no kidding, perhaps even more. Backpacking in Pakistan is extremely slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you&#8217;re planning to visit Pakistan for a week, I would recommend going when you have more time to spend there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your job will never allow you to do that, no problem, I am sure you can work something out and visit a couple of southern cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">For all the practical information, don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-to-know-before-trip-to-pakistan\/\"><strong>read my ultimate tips for visiting Pakistan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8943 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan 2 week itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-8943\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Swat Valley<\/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=\"3\">Best books for backpacking in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">This is just a selection of the best 3 books but, if you want to know all the options, remember to check this <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-on-pakistan\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>list containing the best books on Pakistan<\/strong><\/a>, classified into history, politics, novels and travelogues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best travel guide <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pakistan Traveller&nbsp;\u2013<\/strong> This is the most up-to-date and ultimate guidebook about Pakistan. 256 pages full of maps and endless travel tips. The author, Tim, is an Australian man who has visited Pakistan 10 times since 2006. A must-have for anyone who visits Pakistan.<\/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-black-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36tuX7h\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#ff9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO CHECK PRICES ON AMAZON<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36tuX7h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/71msg5qX99L-195x300.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/71msg5qX99L-195x300.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/71msg5qX99L-195x300.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-22798\"><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To know about the culture <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pakistan \u2013 Culture Smart!&nbsp;The Essential Guide to Customs &amp; Culture<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Culture Smart! is a well-known collection of books that make deep introductions to the culture and customs of many countries. In this book, they give a great analysis of the complexity of the culture and sub-cultures in Pakistan, so you will have a great understanding of the cultural etiquette beforehand!<\/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-black-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2psHyqL\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#ff9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO CHECK PRICES ON AMAZON<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2psHyqL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5127XpN83nL._SX324_BO1204203200_-196x300.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5127XpN83nL._SX324_BO1204203200_-196x300.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/5127XpN83nL._SX324_BO1204203200_-196x300.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-22794\"><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For more political background &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pakistan, a hard country&nbsp;\u2013<\/strong> This award-winning book will give you a deep understanding of the situation in Pakistan nowadays.<\/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-black-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2C8GQS1\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#ff9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO CHECK PRICES ON AMAZON<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2C8GQS1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/81Fh3PV4V7L-2-191x300.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/81Fh3PV4V7L-2-191x300.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/81Fh3PV4V7L-2-191x300.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-22796\"><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Backpacking in Pakistan: a 2-week travel itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are backpacking in Pakistan for two weeks, you can get a nice feeling of the northern areas, as well as a few cities. However, just to let you know: you will have to rush a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 2-week Pakistan travel itinerary is for anyone, whether you are traveling by public transportation, hitchhiking or in your own car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as I said before, from landslides to bus breakdowns, Pakistan is the country of unexpected events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to save time, you can fly from Islamabad to Gilgit (northern areas), as the bus journey that goes through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong> takes a whole day. However, just keep in mind that flights fill up very quickly, so book in advance. Get the lowest prices on Skyscanner for the Islamabad-Gilgit flight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pakistan 2-week travel itinerary &#8211; MAP<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2-week itinerary follows the Karakoram Highway, almost until the Chinese border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are loads of other places to discover along this road, so remember to read my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Ultimate guide to travel the Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1WDCqfw-NDx0IOGKz_srU5GfarohIdk8y\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31\">Day 1,2 &#8211; Arrival in Lahore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lahore is the cultural capital and where the real things are going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Sufi dancing to underground ladyboy parties, good food and one of the most stunning mosques I&#8217;ve ever seen; Lahore is like nowhere else and that&#8217;s why your journey should start here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fly to Pakistan, there&#8217;s the option of flying to Islamabad which, apparently, would be more convenient, as it&#8217;s literally closer to the north. However, I seriously think that you can&#8217;t miss Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Lahore, go to <strong>Badshahi Mosque<\/strong>, one of the most beautiful mosques I&#8217;ve ever seen and one of the largest in the world. Its courtyard can fit up to 100,000 worshippers. Can you believe it? More than the Camp Nou Football Stadium in Barcelona!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8925 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Badshahi-Mosque-1024x576.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Badshahi-Mosque-1024x576.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Badshahi-Mosque-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Lahore\" class=\"wp-image-8925\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Bdashi Mosque in Lahore, one of the most impressive mosques I have ever visited<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After visiting the mosque, you can&#8217;t miss strolling the alleys of the Old City, where you can get lost among spice bazaars, colors and loads of street food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Old City, there&#8217;s another very cute mosque called <strong>Wazir Khan<\/strong>, dating from the 17th century, which once was one of the most important centers for training Islamic calligraphers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At night, I recommend you go to one of the many rooftop restaurants in the fancy <em>Food Street<\/em> and order a delicious <em>lamb karahi <\/em>(a local curry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have time, you should also go to see the <strong>Wagah Indian-Pakistani border ceremony<\/strong>. As you may know, Pakistan and India are not the best friends ever, so, every day, they do a weird ceremony which basically, is a hostile show of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hundreds of people attending and both Indians and Pakistanis show a freaking crazy fanaticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/roadsandkingdoms.com\/2016\/17-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-lahore\/\" target=\"_blank\">check more things to do in Lahore<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Lahore<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Backpacker Hostel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l36N5\/pubref:pakistan_itinerary_en\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FLahore-Backpackers%2FLahore%2F48555%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lahore Backpackers<\/span><\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This is the meeting point for all the independent travelers in Pakistan and the only real backpacker hostel.<\/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:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l36N5\/pubref:pakistan_itinerary_en\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FLahore-Backpackers%2FLahore%2F48555%3F\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe7549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Hostelworld<\/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-medium-font-size\"><strong>Budget Hotel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/royal-palace-lahore12.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rose Palace Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/strong> &#8211; A great value for money option and one of the preferred budget options for foreigners.<\/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:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/royal-palace-lahore12.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8927 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wazir-khan-mosque-1024x674.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wazir-khan-mosque-1024x674.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wazir-khan-mosque-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan 7 days itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-8927\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Masjid Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32\">Day 3, 4 &#8211; Islamabad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad was built in 1960 with the sole objective of becoming the capital of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Composed of wide and extremely clean streets and greenery, Islamabad might differ a bit from the image you have of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is where the Pakistani elite lives and where you find the best restaurants in the country. Huge mansions and the most expensive cars are just the normal everyday stuff in Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, wild marihuana grows everywhere in this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you must visit the <strong>Faisal Mosque<\/strong>, the largest one in the country. If you stay for the night, go for dinner and see the&nbsp;sunset at&nbsp;<strong>Monal<\/strong>, located at the highest point of a hill from where you get magnificent views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bucketlistly.blog\/posts\/6-best-places-visit-things-to-do-islamabad-pakistan\" target=\"_blank\">check out more things to do in Islamabad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving around town is a bit tricky, as distances are freaking long.&nbsp;If you don&#8217;t have your own vehicle, you&#8217;ll have to mainly rely on taxis. Get Uber, as it&#8217;s way cheaper than the regular taxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad is just OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"51abfc9528\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/51abfc9528\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed here for a few nights because I had plenty of time and I spent my days eating at some very good restaurants and hanging out with local friends at very expensive Western-style caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should be the least interesting place to visit in your Pakistan itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to skip it, that&#8217;s fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you travel by public transportation, you must stop here on your way to the north (Gilgit-Baltistan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses leave after 6pm though, which means that, if you leave Lahore early in the morning, you may have time to catch one on the same day.<\/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\/karakoram-highway\/\">The ultimate guide to the Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8929 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/marihuana-pakistan-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/marihuana-pakistan-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/marihuana-pakistan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Marihuana Islamabad\" class=\"wp-image-8929\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Marihuana Islamabad<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Lahore to Islamabad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These two big cities are connected by a pretty good and wide 380km road and the fastest way to get there is by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They leave every day at all times. Just ask at the hostel for the exact location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you could also go by train but it&#8217;s much slower, plus it gets delayed pretty often so, if you only have two weeks, you may want to go by bus.<em> Timing: 4 hours<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Islamabad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Backpacker&#8217;s Hostel Hostel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/backpackers-hostel-amp-guest-house-islamabad.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Backpacker&#8217;s Hostel Islamabad<\/span><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; A real, awesome hostel, and the best option for backpackers in town.<\/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:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/backpackers-hostel-amp-guest-house-islamabad.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l36N5\/pubref:pakistan_itinerary_en\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FBackpackers-Hostel-and-Guesthouse-Islamabad%2FIslamabad%2F286263%3F\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe7549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Hostelworld<\/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-medium-font-size\"><strong>Budget Hotel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/royal-galaxy-guest-house-islamabad.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Royal Galaxy Guest House Islamabad<\/span><\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This guest house is well-rated and offers pretty good prices as per Islamabad standards.<\/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:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/royal-galaxy-guest-house-islamabad.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7445 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/faisal-mosque-islamabad-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/faisal-mosque-islamabad-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/faisal-mosque-islamabad-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-7445\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><strong>Faisal Mosque<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33\">Day 5, 6 &#8211; Fairy Meadows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming from Islamabad through the KKH, when you arrive at Raikot Bridge, you will see a detour that takes you to Fairy Meadows, a stunning, green meadow,&nbsp;which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan.&nbsp;From here, you get stunning views of Nanga Parbat, a striking peak 8,125 meters high, which belongs to the Himalaya range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">For further information, I wrote a very comprehensive guide:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/fairy-meadows-trek-nanga-parbat-base-camp\/\"><strong>Fairy Meadows trek and Nanga Parbat base camp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Fairy Meadows from Islamabad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 4 or 5 daily buses (from 6pm to 9pm, approximately) that depart from Islamabad to Gilgit. NATCO is the best company out there and the one that the Pakistani middle class uses. The VIP bus, which is the only one with AC, costs 2,000PKR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theoretically, the journey takes 15 hours but, due to the constant landslides and the endless breakdowns, mine took more than 21 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, I recommend buying your ticket at the bus station on the morning of the day of departure. Try to book a first-row seat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Location of the station:&nbsp;33.638026,&nbsp;73.025308<\/em>. You will need to get off at Raikot Bridge, which is around two hours before Gilgit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">For more details, remember to check my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/fairy-meadows-trek-nanga-parbat-base-camp\/\">Fairy Meadows Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7037 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/trekking-fairy-meadows-1024x576.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/trekking-fairy-meadows-1024x576.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/trekking-fairy-meadows-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan itinerary 10 days\" class=\"wp-image-7037\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Nanga Parbat \ud83d\ude2e<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34\">Day 7 &#8211; Gilgit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan, a city with a Shia majority and the perfect base for exploring the surrounding valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a wide range of hotels and restaurants, as well as bazaars and a few touristic sites. Given its strategic location which, for years, linked China with the Indian sub-continent, Gilgit became a proper city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town has a river with some pretty bridges where you can take nice photos. I also recommend you visit the <strong>Kargah Buddha<\/strong>, a Buddha statue carved in a cliff during the 7th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilgit may be a nice town but, if you only have two weeks, don&#8217;t stay here for long as the beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan is in the surrounding valleys. Actually, if you have your own vehicle, I would recommend going straight to Minapin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Fairy Meadows to Gilgit&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no actual public transportation but, at Raikot Bridge, the police will stop the first car or bus that passes to take you to Gilgit, for free. Welcome to Pakistan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Gilgit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Budget Hostel &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g317116-d8342046-Reviews-Madina_Hotel_2-Gilgit_Gilgit_Baltistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Madina Hotel II<\/span><\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Most backpacker will come to this place, if there is any in town, of course! It&#8217;s a simple but very great place, with awesome staff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Top-end &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/gilgit-serena.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Serena Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;If you want some semi-luxury and comfort (I do very occasionally, just to re-charge energy) Serena Hotels is a pretty popular hotel chain in Pakistan.<\/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:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/gilgit-serena.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8931 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-places-to-visit-1024x640.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-places-to-visit-1024x640.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-places-to-visit-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"places to visit in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8931\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\">Gilgit&#8217;s bridge<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35\">Day 8, 9 &#8211; Minapin and Rakaposhi base camp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong>, around 75 kilometers from Gilgit, you find a detour that leads to Minapin, a small, lovely village with awesome views of the mountains and from where you can organize a trek to the Rakaposhi base camp,&nbsp;one of the best treks I&#8217;ve ever done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend the first night in Minapin and, early on the next day, go to the base camp. If you are reasonably fit, you can reach it in just one day and come back the day after. I am sure you won&#8217;t regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">For more information, read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/rakaposhi-base-camp\/\">A guide to the Rakaposhi base camp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Gilgit to Minapin&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have your own car, hitchhiking is the easiest way, much quicker than going by public transportation. Actually, I didn&#8217;t take a single minibus when backpacking in northern Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Minapin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget Hotel &#8211; <\/strong>Osho Trang<strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Minapin also has what is the best guest house in Gilgit-Baltistan, run by Israr, a very kind man who has been dealing with foreigners for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7589 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rakaposhi-peak-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rakaposhi-peak-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rakaposhi-peak-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan northern areas itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-7589\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\">Epic Rakaposhi base camp!<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36\">Day 10, 11, 12 &#8211; Karimabad (Hunza)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Karimabad is the main city in the region of Hunza, the most northern area in Pakistan, a place whose inhabitants are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isma%27ilism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ismailis<\/a><\/strong>, the most liberal branch of Islam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in your journey, here you will most likely talk to women and, perhaps you may be invited to drink some local wine, who knows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"51abfc9528\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/51abfc9528\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladies, it&#8217;s time to uncover your head and get some relaxation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karimabad is surrounded by striking mountains over 7,000 meters high, as well as being home to two UNESCO World Heritage forts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given its laid-back atmosphere, it&#8217;s really easy to spend 4 or 5 days wandering around Karimabad and its narrow alleys&nbsp;which, by the way, are made of stone and, at some point, they have a close similarity to some old cities in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you must visit&nbsp;<strong>Baltit and Altit forts<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Eagle\u2019s Nest<\/strong>, a 360\u00ba viewpoint, from where you get clear views of Rakaposhi, Diran, and Lady Finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like hiking, Karimabad is also a great place for day hikes.<\/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 this epic <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/solo-female-travel-pakistan\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>guide to solo female travel in Pakistan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8959 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hunza-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hunza-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hunza-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"backpacking Pakistan budget\" class=\"wp-image-8959\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Karimabad, one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Minapin to Karimabad&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I said, hitchhiking the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong> is the easiest way to move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Karimabad&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Backpacker hostel &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/old-hunza-inn-karimabad.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Old Hunza Inn<\/a><\/span><\/strong> &#8211; is the most budget, backpacking option.<\/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:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/old-hunza-inn-karimabad.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l36N5\/pubref:pakistan_itinerary_en\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FOld-Hunza-Inn%2FHunza%2F305792%3F\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe7549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Hostelworld<\/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-medium-font-size\"><strong>Top-end &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/hunza-serena-inn.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hunza Serena Inn<\/span><\/a><\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;If you are looking for the best hotel in Karimabad, Hunza Serena Inn is an awesome hotel. I used to go there to have tea, enjoy the views and connect to the internet \ud83d\ude42&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:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pk\/hunza-serena-inn.en-gb.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=pakistan_itinerary_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37\">Day 13, 14 &#8211; Back to Lahore or Islamabad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to go back by public transportation, you really need to plan ahead for your journey back to the city, as buses leave Gilgit very early in the morning and the journey may take up to 21 hours. Therefore, perhaps, you should leave Karimabad on the 12th day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, like I said before, if you want to save an entire day, you could also fly from Gilgit to Islamabad. Find the cheapest prices on Skyscanner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, to save an extra half day, it would be wise to book your return flight from Islamabad, not Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7441 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/baltit-fort-karimabad-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/baltit-fort-karimabad-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/baltit-fort-karimabad-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Baltit Fort, Karimabad\" class=\"wp-image-7441\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\">Baltit Fort<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">Backpacking in Pakistan: 1-month itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Remember to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-on-pakistan\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>20 best books on Pakistan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are backpacking in Pakistan for a whole month, you can do all the above and, in addition, visit the northwest of the country which, basically, includes <strong>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you don&#8217;t have to make the long journey from Islamabad to Gilgit through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong>. Instead, go to Peshawar and, from there, go north through Swat, Chitral and the Shandur Pass, on your way to Gilgit-Baltistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before taking this route, you should know that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/a><\/strong> is the most conservative area in Pakistan, inhabited by the Pashtuns, an ethnic group with very extreme, fundamentalist ideas about Islam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, most women wear the Afghan burqa, so if you are a woman, dress very modestly. For men, you should definitely dress like them, in a local <em>salwar kameez<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On&nbsp;the other hand, the Pashtuns are the most hospitable and inviting people in the country. You&#8217;ll have a lot of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8947 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pashtun-people-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pashtun-people-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pashtun-people-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"backpacking Pakistan blog\" class=\"wp-image-8947\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">A Pashtun man, somewhere in the Swat Valley<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pakistan 1-month travel itinerary &#8211; MAP<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of following the KKH from Islamabad to Gilgit, you ascend from the western part of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1SMKNo1kWLdo67A1nDSCXD3t6wWhJITB4\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40\">Day 1, 2, 3, 4 &#8211; Lahore and Islamabad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check the 2-week backpacking itinerary for all details.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41\">Day 5, 6 &#8211; Peshawar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peshawar is history: it&#8217;s the oldest city in Pakistan, one of the oldest cities in Asia and used to be the capital of the Kushan empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located right at the border with <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-afghanistan\/\"><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong><\/a> at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khyber_Pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khyber Pass<\/a><\/strong>, Peshawar had also been a really important and remarkable Silk Road point, linking north and south, east and west Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Peshawar is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and home to the finest bazaars in the country. Due to its proximity to the Tribal Areas, a region filled with <strong>loads of Taliban-friendly people<\/strong>, you should be careful, always dress like a local in a <em>salwar kameez<\/em> and, if possible, try to walk around with local friends. I met local people through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.couchsurfing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Couchsurfing<\/a><\/strong>, so I never encountered any problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do in Peshawar is to stroll down its bazaars, buy a real Pashtun hat, go to a restaurant to eat the best lamb in the country and, basically, get ready for one hundred <em>chai <\/em>invitations<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to be honest, not many people invited me because, apparently, I really look like a Pashtun, so they thought I was a local, especially wearing my <em>salwar kameez<\/em>&nbsp;\ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would have liked to visit the historical&nbsp;<strong>Khyber Pass<\/strong> but it requires a permit which takes several days to proceed, as well as some well-connected friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, just at the gate of Khyber Pass, there is a market selling smuggled stuff from Afghanistan, such as daggers or even USA military suits.<\/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 it safe to visit Afghanistan now?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Islamabad to Peshawar&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NATCO buses run daily for just a few USD. You can also come by train. Ask any local friend where the bus station is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8933 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/peshawar-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/peshawar-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/peshawar-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"backpacking through Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8933\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Pashtuns from Peshawar<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42\">Day 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 &#8211; Swat Valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The local Pashtuns call it the Switzerland of Pakistan but, in my opinion, Swat is way better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like hiking through fairy forests, along some of the most off the beaten track mountains in Pakistan, you can&#8217;t miss the Swat Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some years ago, in 2009, the region was controlled by the Taliban but, after a six-month bloody war, they were finally expelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malala_Yousafzai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Malala Yousafzai<\/strong><\/a>, the Pakistani girl who won the Nobel Peace Prize? She&#8217;s from the Swat Valley and got the prize after she was shot for refusing to obey the Taliban during this invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that this is a super conservative area, inhabited by people with very deep fundamentalist ideas. Most men living here have never seen a woman&#8217;s face apart from their close female relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, girls wear the<em> hijab<\/em> since they are really, really young and, when they grow up, they switch to the Afghan burqa. Just be careful with what you say and respect their local beliefs. If you do, you&#8217;ll have the best experience ever, trust me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8937 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-places-to-visit-in-pakistan-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-places-to-visit-in-pakistan-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-places-to-visit-in-pakistan-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful places to visit in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8937\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\">Beautiful Swat<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But despite all this, as I said, the Swat Valley is home to an extreme beauty. I recommend you visit <strong>Malam Jabba<\/strong>, a ski resort which turns into a lush, green meadow in summer. Also, you should visit some pretty big <strong>Buddha carvings<\/strong> which are worth a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like trekking, there are a lot of hiking opportunities around. I recommend you first go to <strong>Mingora<\/strong>, the main town in the Swat Valley, and organize your treks from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, you really can&#8217;t miss <strong>Kalam<\/strong>,&nbsp;a small district a couple of hours from Mingora, consisting of a village in the middle of a stunning, beautiful valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalam is a real off the beaten track place, so be prepared to be excessively overwhelmed by the local hospitality. I stayed there a couple of nights and it was, by far, my favorite place in the Swat Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know what is it like when backpacking in the Swat Valley, read this post from <strong>Offbeat Traveling<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.offbeattravelling.com\/swat-valley-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting the Swat Valley in Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For trekking tips, read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostwithpurpose.com\/trekking-kalam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trekking in Kalam, Swat Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8941 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/places-to-visit-in-pakistan-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/places-to-visit-in-pakistan-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/places-to-visit-in-pakistan-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Best places to visit in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8941\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Gorgeous Kalam<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, in Swat, you must contact my good friend<strong>&nbsp;Ihsan Khan<\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theswatvalleybackpackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Swat Backpackers<\/a><\/strong>, a local Pashtun who will be happy to show you around and organize treks for you at a very friendly price, staying at his place as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishan can also help you get the bloody NOC, which they may require if you try to enter the Swat Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Mingora&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rose Palace &#8211; I stayed at this mid-range hotel for a couple of nights. Double rooms with private bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Kalam&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed in a very budget hotel called&nbsp;Mehboob Hotel, which was not very nice. Alternatively, you can stay at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-s1-g304031-d8413340-Reviews-PTDC_Kalam_Motel-Kalam_Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">PTDC Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, which is within the mid-range option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8939 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/visit-pakistan-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/visit-pakistan-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/visit-pakistan-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"northern Pakistan itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-8939\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Malam Jabbad &#8211; Best places to visit in Pakistan<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43\">Day 12 &#8211; The journey to Chitral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey to Chitral is a pretty tough one and it takes the entire day. I left early morning and arrived in Chitral around 11pm. We got delayed two hours because the bus driver ran out of gas. Yeah, this should not surprise you in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in Mingora, you should first get a minibus to <strong>Timargara<\/strong>. At Timargara, you must take a second minibus towards Chitral. It&#8217;s a pretty awesome and scenic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if you are in Kalam, you can also go to Chitral through Kumrat Valley and Dir. For more information, read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostwithpurpose.com\/kalam-kumrat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get from Kalam to Chitral<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, only in September 2017, they finished a tunnel which had been built for ages, so you may save a good couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44\">Day 13 &#8211; Chitral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chitral is a relatively big town and a transit point for going to the Kalash Valleys or Gilgit Baltistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn&#8217;t do much here besides checking out one mosque and registering at the police station. If you don&#8217;t register, they won&#8217;t allow you to enter the Kalash Valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, if you visit the Kalash, the police in Chitral will also give you a private guard armed with an AK-47, which is compulsory for any foreigner visiting the area since.&nbsp;in 2009\/10, the Taliban crossed the border, attacking and killing several people nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a guard seems to be pretty cool but it actually sucks, as you don&#8217;t have the freedom to move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I was really lucky and didn&#8217;t get one as I went there during the Kalash Joshy Festival and, since there were a lot of foreigners, they ran out of policemen \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Chitral&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Farooq Hotel<strong>&nbsp;\u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Good Wi-Fi and friendly owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8945 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/chitral-mosque-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/chitral-mosque-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/chitral-mosque-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Chitral Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8945\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Chitral Mosque &#8211; Places to visit in Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45\">Day 14, 15, 16 &#8211; Rumbur and the Kalash Valleys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 2,000 years ago, on his journey through the Hindu Kush range, Alexander the Great and his troops left their footprints and descendants in what is today called the Kalash Valley, home to an ethnic community in Pakistan who have fair skin, are blue-eyed and believe and practice a religion which&nbsp;for centuries, has been classified as pagan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike more conservative Pakistan, the Kalash people drink alcohol and women have a completely different role, represented in more freedom, a greater independence and some very colorful dresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From an anthropological point of view, the Kalash Valleys are such a unique and fascinating place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is much to say about Kalash people and that&#8217;s why a very detailed <strong>article is on its way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8951 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/kalash-people-1024x644.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/kalash-people-1024x644.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/kalash-people-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"Kalash people\" class=\"wp-image-8951\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\">Kalash people<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this valley, we also managed to enter a forbidden village inhabited by people who are originally from Nuristan, an Afghan province which is today a Taliban-controlled area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several Kalash villages, all of them spread across three different valleys, named Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir. Bumburet is the biggest village, hence the most commercialized one; whereas Birir is, perhaps, too small and there is not much going on. <strong>I suggest you go to Rumbur<\/strong>, which is very authentic and big enough to keep you busy for a couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Rumbur&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever valley you visit, you should first go to the village of Aini (30km away). From Chitral main bus station, there are mini-vans, as well as shared taxis, going there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Aini, you can take one of those local pickups with 20 other locals hanging from the back of the car with their chickens and their goats. It&#8217;s quite a cool experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Rumbur<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineer&#8217;s Guest House<strong> &#8211;<\/strong> Engineer (this is his actual name) is a local, kind man who speaks very good English and will try to make your stay unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8949 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/travel-pakistan-1024x682.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/travel-pakistan-1024x682.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/travel-pakistan-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan two week itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-8949\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>In Aini, on our way to the Kalash Valley<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46\">Day, 16, 17 &#8211; Back to Chitral and the journey to Gilgit through Shandur Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the best road trip I did while backpacking in Pakistan. It was really tough but awesome at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road ascends through freaking steep cliffs by finally going over Shandur Pass, a breathtaking 3,700 meters mountain pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a 360-kilometer challenging, mountain road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did it in a <strong>private Jeep<\/strong> and it took us more than 18 hours, leaving at 5am and arriving at 11pm. But damn, what a journey&#8230; The road is absolutely fascinating from the start until the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <strong>Shandur pass<\/strong>, you also find the highest polo pitch in the world. If you are backpacking in Pakistan during the summer months, you may be lucky to see a polo match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8953 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shandur-pass-1024x576.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shandur-pass-1024x576.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shandur-pass-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shandur Pass\" class=\"wp-image-8953\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\">Shandur Pass<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, as you can imagine, there are plenty of valleys and trekking opportunities around this area but, for this, you will need a hell of a lot of time. We wanted to camp somewhere near Shandur Pass but, when I was there in May, it was really cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go by private Jeep, ask the owner of Al Farooq Hotel, as he has loads of contacts. We got a pretty good deal, finding one guy who had to go Gilgit anyways, so we paid less than 15USD each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go <strong>by public transportation, the journey takes two whole days<\/strong>. Yes, two days! You need first to go to Mastuj, stay there for a night and take a second minibus on the next day. I seriously think that, if you can share costs, going in a private Jeep is, definitely, much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8955 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shandur-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shandur-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shandur-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chitral to Gilgit journey\" class=\"wp-image-8955\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Taking a break at Shandur Pass<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47\">Day 18 to 30 &#8211; Gilgit, Fairy Meadows, Minapin, Rakaposhi basecamp, Karimabad and back to Islamabad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check the 2-week backpacking itinerary for all details.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">Extending your Pakistan travel itinerary &#8211; Additional places for backpacking in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I traveled in Pakistan for two months, which allowed me to visit a couple of additional places. If you have only one month but you have a car, it&#8217;s also possible to visit some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Astore Valley (5 days)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to choose one place from Gilgit-Baltistan, I would choose the Astore Valley. Home to the most stunning scenery I have ever seen, the Astore Valley used to be a&nbsp;trading route that connected Gilgit-Baltistan with the Indian subcontinent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming here takes a lot of time, so plan your trip accordingly. The heart of the Valley is 7 to 8 hours from Gilgit, assuming that you are traveling by Jeep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">For more information, I wrote this post: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/astore-valley-pakistan\/\">Astore Valley, a historical paradise in Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6352 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/astore-valley-route-kashmir-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/astore-valley-route-kashmir-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/astore-valley-route-kashmir-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan travel guide\" class=\"wp-image-6352\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\">epic Astore Valley<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naltar Valley (3 days)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another very pretty valley located 3 to 4 hours from Gilgit. Naltar is greener and at a lower altitude than Astore. It receives quite a lot of domestic tourists, who come for both trekking or just chilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Naltar, you can&#8217;t miss the Rainbow Lake, a very peculiar lake with loads of color tonalities. If you are not camping, I recommend staying with my friend Salman at The Dream Jungle Inn, located quite inside the valley. Call him at&nbsp;+923445474816.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8957 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/naltar-lake-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/naltar-lake-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/naltar-lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Naltar Valley Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-8957\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>Rainbow Lake &#8211; Tourism Pakistan<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passu (3 days)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Hunza, following the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/karakoram-highway\/\">Karakoram Highway<\/a><\/strong> after Karimabad, the Passu Range is one of the most iconic ranges in Hunza, as the mountains are so sharp and thin that they look almost impossible to climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passu is a peaceful village from where to do awesome treks, as well as visiting&nbsp;<strong>Passu and Batura glaciers<\/strong>, the latter being one of the largest glaciers in the world, outside the polar regions (56km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7459 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/karakoram-pakistan-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/karakoram-pakistan-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/karakoram-pakistan-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Karakoram mountains\" class=\"wp-image-7459\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Passu<\/em><\/span> &lt;3<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Khunjerab Pass (1 day)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at 4,600 meters above sea level, the China-Pakistan border crossing, which goes over the Khunjerab Pass, is the highest and, consequently, one of the most beautiful borders in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has become a real tourist attraction, which means that you can actually go there, even if you are not planning to cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">For more information, read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/khunjerab-pas-pakistan-china-border-crossing\/\">China-Pakistan border crossing at Khunjerab Pass<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-7107 size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pakistan-china-border-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pakistan-china-border-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/pakistan-china-border-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"what do to in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-7107\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>China &#8211; Pakistan border crossing<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Pakistan (7 days)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the southern part of Pakistan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most travelers just explore the northern areas but, Sindh and Punjab provinces are where the real cultural heritage of Pakistan lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was actually planning to explore these two areas thoroughly but, when I came in April, it was really, really hot so I quit and headed north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a week, I just managed to visit two cities: <strong>Karachi<\/strong>, the largest city in Pakistan, and <strong>Multan<\/strong>, home to some Sufi shrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I ever come back to Pakistan, it will be in winter and I look forward to exploring the entire south and visiting places such as Thatta, Bahawalpur, Hyderabad, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6586 size-large\"><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=\"best things to do in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-6586\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Multan shrine<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">Other resources for backpacking in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign up to the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/groups\/1211980632227404\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Backpacking Pakistan Facebook Group<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 If you want to get up-to-date traveling information from travelers who have been there recently, this group is quite useful, plus it is also a great place to meet other travelers who are backpacking in Pakistan at the same time as you.<\/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><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/fairy-meadows-trek-nanga-parbat-base-camp\/\">Travel Guide to Fairy Meadows<\/a><\/span><\/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><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/astore-valley-pakistan\/\">Astore Valley Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/khunjerab-pas-pakistan-china-border-crossing\/\">Pakistan-China border crossing<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/rakaposhi-base-camp\/\">Travel Guide to Rakaposhi Base Camp<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-insurance-pakistan\/\">Travel Insurance in Pakistan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-to-know-before-trip-to-pakistan\/\">Pakistan Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/photos-of-pakistan-news\/\">Photos of Pakistan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-on-pakistan\/\">Travel Books about Pakistan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/solo-female-travel-pakistan\/\">Solo Female Travel Guide in Pakistan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/is-pakistan-safe\/\">Is Pakistan Safe?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Itineraries 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\/backpacking-kyrgyzstan\/\">Kyrgyzstan Itinerary<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/traveling-tajikistan\/\">Travel Guide to Tajikistan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/uzbekistan-itinerary\/\">Uzbekistan Itinerary<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/backpacking-kazakhstan-itinerary\/\">Kazakhstan Itinerary<\/a><\/span><\/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 is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-guide-1-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-guide-1-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pakistan-travel-guide-1-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-8965\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:466px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wanna travel to Pakistan with Against the Compass? 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