Pakistan

This south Asian country has been in the news aplenty recently -- but less well known is that tourism is still a growing industry because of its diverse & fascinating cultures, peoples, landscapes & historic sites.

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Lahore´s Wazir Khan Mosque is one of ´10 of the World´s Most Magnificent Mosques´

Moiz Ismaili Located in the historic core of Pakistan's second-largest city and named for the grand vizier of the Mughal Empire who commissioned it, Wazi Khan was built during the 17th-century reign of Emperor Shah Jahan (who was also responsible for India's Taj Mahal) and is famed for its intricate tilework and elaborate frescoes. read post

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50 cool spots to see in Pakistan

There's no narration on this video, but just seeing the parade of amazing places this touristically under-the-radar country has to offer is enough to whet any curious traveler's appetite - it certainly did mine!

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Top 10 spots to visit in Lahore

The capital of Punjab province and Pakistan's second largest city is popular for its variety of attractions, from seeing priceless artifacts to historical sites to stimulating shopping and dining, the options are endless. Here are my top 10: read post

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US State Dep't warns citizens against nonessential travel to Pakistan

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/pakistan-travel-warning.html Pakistan Travel Warning LAST UPDATED: MAY 22, 2017 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all non-essential travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated April 12, 2017. Consular services provided by the American Embassy in Islamabad, the Consulate General in Karachi, and the Consulate General in Lahore are often limited due to the security environment. At this…

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Joseba Basabe December 10, 2025 at 1:45pm

Is Pakistan safe to travel to? So much of what I read says not, but according to the "off-the-beaten-track" website AgainsttheCompass.com, run by my countryman Joan Torres, it´s an amazing experience, with some of the best hospitality on the planet: https://againstthecompass.com/en/country/pakistan/
Maria de los Angeles December 9, 2025 at 6:45pm

Part of the Karakoram Range in the north of the country, the Nangma Valley (known as the "Yosemite of Pakistan") made Time magazine´s list of best places to visit in 2025 for its spectacular trekking: https://time.com/collections/worlds-greatest-places-2025/7263128/na...

Nangma Valley Trek: World's Greatest Places 2025

Find out why Nangma Valley Trek is one of the World's Greatest Places 2025
José Balido December 26, 2024 at 9:33pm

Interesting - Travel+Leisure touts Pakistan as an adventure travel destination: https://www.travelandleisure.com/pakistan-intrepid-travel-trekking-...
Ken Kok Lee September 27, 2023 at 11:41am

Pakistan is full of amazing sites, sights, and experiences, but admittedly it can be a bit daunting for first-timers - for example in figuring out where to go and what to see. On that front, Lonely Planet´s recent bucket list is a great help: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-pakistan

14 of the best things to do in Pakistan

See the best of Pakistan with these top experiences.
Max Pesling March 2, 2023 at 11:18am

Ever heard of Skardu? Up in the northern Gilgit−Baltistan region and Karakoram Mountains, it's one of CNN's 18 recently touted under-the-radar Asian gems, Find out why: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

18 of Asia's most underrated places | CNN
Jordan Simon February 9, 2023 at 10:39am

Would you believe there's pretty good skiing in Pakistan? Actually not too surprising, when you think about it, since it's home to parts of the Himalaya and Hindu Kush mountain ranges as well as the entirety of the Karakoram range.
The British skiing blog EclipseSkit.co.uk provides a fairly comprehensive look at four top winter sports destinations up here: https://www.eclipseski.co.uk/skiing-in-pakistan/
David Paul Appell September 16, 2022 at 11:39am

One of six UNESCO sites in Pakistan, in southeastern Sindh province a bit over six hours from Karachi, Moenjodaro dates back some 5,000 years to the Bronze Age, and is one of the world's oldest preserved human settlements: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/moenjodaro-pakistan-floods-i...

Pakistan UNESCO site Moenjodaro badly damaged by flooding

One of the world's oldest preserved human settlements has been significantly damaged by torrential rain in Pakistan as the country battles the worst…
Helen Brown August 14, 2022 at 9:20pm

A disturbing piece just came out in Vice about the rape of a 21-year-old U.S. woman in Punjab province is derailing a narrative concocted by some Western influencers (including women) a country rated among the world's most dangerous by the World Economic Forum is safe, for women as well: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxnj5n/arabela-arpi-pakistan-gang-r...

This American Blogger Was Showing an ‘Unseen’ Pakistan. Then She Was Gang Raped.

The audacious assault of an American woman in Pakistan is disrupting a narrative created by Western influencers that the country is safe for women.
Jeffrey Kunst March 16, 2022 at 10:11am

Pakistan gets a new low-cost carrier, Fly Jinnah, to start serving both domestic and international destinations later this year: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/30448-pakistan-new-low-cost-airl.... And keep apprised of dates and places on its website: https://www.flyjinnah.com/

Pakistan’s new low-cost airline Fly Jinnah unveils branding
Sarah Irving December 21, 2010 at 3:13am

New blog post on the effects of conflict on tourism, and the rights and wrongs of encouraging tourists to come to conflict-affected areas: http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/rubbernecking-or-learning