Pakistan Flag
"Land of the Pure" or "Land of Purity"
Why visit Pakistan?
For the adventurous travelers seeking to enjoy archaeological sites, culture, historical sites, mountain scenery, shopping, and trekking.
Mansehra, Pakistan. Photo Credit: awan30696/Pixabay
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Brass goods, carpets, copper, embroidered goods, fabrics, gold jewelry, marble, miniature painting reproductions, onyx, pottery, shawls, silver jewelry, and wood carvings.
Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Pakistan. Photo Credit: Qasim Rehmani/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- Home to five of the world's 14 highest peaks.
- Formerly a part of India.
- Routinely considered as one of the world's most corrupt nations.
- Expect to witness severe poverty.
- Anticipate unexpected delays and/or schedule changes.
- Don't expect deluxe accommodations.
- Fourth largest producer of milk.
- Village of Sialkot makes the majority of the world's soccer balls.
- Major producer of Scottish bagpipes.
- Gwadar Port is the deepest sea port of the world.
- Birthplace of horseback ball game, Polo.
- Has the world's sixth-largest standing armed forces.
- Home to the blind Indus river dolphin and snow leopard rare animals.
- The Orange Line Metro Train (Lahore) has 26 subway stations and designed to carry over 250,000 passengers daily.
- Newspapers and television stations are routinely shut down for when critical of the government or military.
- Cricket is the most popular sport.
- Fifth largest producer of cotton.
- Celebratory gunfire occurs during wedding celebrations.
- Alcohol and pork consumption is forbidden by religious laws of Islam.
Lahore, Pakistan. Photo Credit: tayyab3425/Pixabay
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (January) Ali Arshad Mir Mela Festival, Basant Festival. (February) Jashn-e-Baharaan Festival, Pakistan Flower Show, Punjab Sports Festival, (March) Faiz Ahmad Faiz Mela Festiva, Lahore Literary Festival, Spring Festival, (July) Shandur Polo Festival, (September) Chitral Festival, (October) Festival of Lights, Lahore Fashion Week, (November) National Horse & Cattle Show, and World Performing Arts Festival.
- Holidays: Kashmir Day, Pakistan Day, Labour Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ashura, Independence Day, Eid Milad un-Nabi, Christmas Day, and Quaid-e-Azam Day.
Chaukhandi Tombs, Karachi, Pakistan. Photo Credit: Jamal Panhwar/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Corruption, illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism are of concern.
- Wild goats are endangered therefore authentic shattoush shawls are illegal.
- Dress modestly.
- Mountain altitude sickness could be a health risk.
- Due to the sun intensity, wear sunscreen.
- Polio vaccination within one year may be required to exit.
- Due high surf, jellyfish, powerful undertow, and raw sewage avoid swimming June - August (Karachi).
- Sweaters during the evenings is recommend year round.
- Woman should cover their heads with a scarf while in public places.
- Avoid giving money to beggars.
- Driving is on the left.
- Largely a cash economy.
- Restaurant sanitations is usually inadequate.
- Roads are narrow, heavy traffic, and in poor condition.
- Winter (December - February) tends to be cool and dry.
- Male homosexuality is illegal and punishable up to life in prison.
- Spring (March - May) tends to be dry and hot.
- Avoid evening travel.
- Only consume sealed bottled water.
- Medical care is limited in rural areas.
- Ambulance service is limited.
- Pick-pocketing and theft occur in public places.
- Tourism is unevenly regulated, safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur.
- Air pollution is a significant environmental problem.
- Illegal to photograph cantonments, government buildings, military installations, nuclear sites, and structures.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity and two blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Polio vaccination required.
- Currency Restrictions for Exit: $10,000USD.
Lahore Fort, Lahore, Pakistan. Photo Credit: Muhammad Haris Zuberi/Pixabay
- Best Time to Visit: May - September (North) & September - March (East & South)
- Coldest Month: January
- Hottest Months: March - May
- Peak Season: May - June & August
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro, Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol, Fort and Shalimar Gardens (Lahore), Historical Monuments at Makli (Thatta), Rohtas Fort, and Taxila.
Saif-ul-Maluk Lake (Saiful Muluk National Park), Pakistan. Photo Credit: Hammad Tahir/Pixabay
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