Hunza Valley, PakistanPhoto: Alllexxxis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Pakistan
Pakistan, made simple: Mughal cities, mountain valleys and the warmest hospitality in Asia
Pakistan surprises almost everyone who goes: the Mughal fort and food streets of Lahore, the green calm of Islamabad below the Margalla Hills, the energy of Karachi by the Arabian Sea, and the giant peaks, glaciers and apricot orchards of Hunza and Skardu. It can feel uncertain from far away, with visas, security advice, cash and conservative customs to understand. This guide takes the guesswork out so you travel with confidence.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you flyOnline visas, seasons, travel advice and money, answered
- LandingIslamabad, Lahore or Karachi airport, SIM cards and ride apps, explained
- Your days in PakistanOld cities, food streets and the northern mountains, planned with care
- Home againDeparture tips so the last day is calm too
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on the questions first-timers actually ask.
- Official sourcesEntry, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain rupees, ATMs, ride apps, mountain jeeps and tipping so costs never catch you off guard.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Pakistan should feel like discovery, not worry. We answer the questions about visas, safety, money and transport before they start, so you arrive confident and ready to find your Bliss.
Coming home to see family from Manchester, Bradford, Birmingham, Toronto, Houston, Dubai or Riyadh, or visiting Pakistan for the very first time? This guide was written with you in mind.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Choose your PakistanMughal heritage, big city food, or the high valleys of the north: start with the destinations that fit you.
- Check the essentialsVisa rules for your passport, current travel advice, the right season and how cash works.
- Shape your routeLink Lahore, Islamabad and the mountains by train, road and short flights, with weather time built in.
- Travel with confidenceUse our places to visit list and the free planner, and ask us anything through the contact page.
Everything your Pakistan trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Hunza and Skardu, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred restaurants, mosques, bazaars, viewpoints and stays, from classics to hidden corners.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, and stays in every city and valley.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Restaurants, sights and stays mapped by city, so you can see what is near you.
Find placesFree trip planner
Share your dates and interests and shape a route that suits you.
Plan your tripAsk a question
Not sure about something? Send us a message and we will point you to clear answers.
Contact us
The classic Pakistan trip
Lahore, Islamabad and the Karakoram
Most first trips start with three days in Lahore for the Walled City, Badshahi Mosque and the Wagah border ceremony, then the motorway or train to Islamabad for the Faisal Mosque, the Margalla Hills and a day at Taxila. From there fly to Gilgit or Skardu, weather permitting, for the high valleys of Hunza and Baltistan. Two weeks is a comfortable first taste.
- Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Wazir Khan Mosque in the Walled City
- Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh and the Buddhist ruins of Taxila
- Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake and the Passu Cones in Hunza
- Shangrila, Deosai Plains and the Shigar valley around Skardu
Start with the destinations
See how Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and the north fit together.
Pakistan destinationsPlan with confidence
Your route, without the worry
Pakistan rewards a little preparation: an online visa sorted for your passport, the right season for the mountains, current government travel advice checked for every region on your route, a local SIM and ride app on your phone, and spare days for northern flights that wait for clear skies. Our free planner helps you shape it.
- Realistic road, rail and flight times between regions
- The right season for the north and the plains
- Where to base yourself in each city
Where to go in Pakistan
From the Mughal capital of Lahore to the glaciers of the Karakoram, start with the places most visitors love.
Punjab
Lahore
Mughal monuments, Sufi shrines, legendary food streets and the cultural heart of Pakistan.
Read the guidePhoto: Aun Muhammad, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Islamabad Capital Territory
Islamabad
A green, planned capital below forested hills, with an old bazaar city next door and Taxila nearby.
Read the guidePhoto: Muhammad Ashar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sindh
Karachi
A vast, diverse megacity on the Arabian Sea, famous for its food and its energy.
Read the guidePhoto: King Eliot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gilgit-Baltistan
Hunza Valley
Ancient forts, turquoise lakes and giant peaks along the Karakoram Highway.
Read the guidePhoto: Saleha22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gilgit-Baltistan
Skardu
Mountain lakes, a cold desert, high plains and restored Balti palaces in the shadow of K2.
Read the guidePhoto: MuhammadYassal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Pakistan safe to visit?
Large parts of Pakistan, including Lahore, Islamabad and the Gilgit-Baltistan valleys, receive many visitors each year, but some regions near the Afghan border and in Balochistan are covered by strong government warnings. Check your government's current travel advice for every area on your route before you book.
Do I need a visa for Pakistan?
Most visitors do, and many nationalities can apply online through the official Pakistan Online Visa System. Rules depend on your passport, so check the official site before you book. Holders of a Pakistan Origin Card or NICOP do not need a visa.
When is the best time to visit Pakistan?
October to March suits Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. May to October is the season for Hunza and Skardu, with spring blossom in April and golden autumn colours in late October.
How many days do I need in Pakistan?
Ten days covers Lahore and Islamabad with a short trip north. Two to three weeks lets you explore Hunza and Skardu properly, allowing for flight delays and slow mountain roads.
What should I wear in Pakistan?
Dress modestly, covering shoulders and legs. Many women visitors wear a loose shalwar kameez and carry a scarf, which is needed to enter mosques and shrines.
Can I use cards in Pakistan?
Cards work in bigger hotels, malls and chain restaurants in the cities, but Pakistan is mostly a cash economy. Carry rupees, especially in the north, where ATMs are fewer and can run out.
Ready to find your Bliss in Pakistan?
Use the free trip planner to shape your route, or send us a question and we will point you in the right direction.