PAKISTAN

The Next Big Thing

Three of the highest mountain ranges come together in Pakistan, making it the highest concentration of high peaks anywhere in the world. The landscape is staggering, you can experience nature in its raw form; a trekkers paradise.Pakistan is also home to one of the oldest civilizations, the earliest buddhist monuments, the holiest sites of Sikhism and some of the best examples of Mughal architecture.

For years Pakistan has been in the news for the wrong reasons. In recent years, following a zero tolerance policy from the government, the security situation in Pakistan has improved radically. The world has noticed and foreign tourism has improved doubled in the last two years.

Pakistan has been labeled the next big adventure destination for decades. For the first time in a long time, the stars seem to be aligning for tourists who want to visit Pakistan.

WHY

PAKISTAN

SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

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The Karakoram Highway

Ancient Civilizations

Home of worlds ancient civilizations. The history of the region within Pakistan goes back to 50,000 BC. The earliest agriculture settlement was discovered in Mehrgarh, dating back to 7000 B.C a 1000 years before Mesopotamia. The Indus Valley Civilization with the cities of Harappa and Mohnjo-daro at its center lasted from 2600 to 1900 BC. Gandhara civilization became the spiritual center of Buddhism from 200 BC to 800 AD; followed by the Mughals, a brief Sikh Empire and the British.

Himalaya, Karakoram, Hundukush

The Highest Mountains

Himalaya, Karakoram, Hundukush

Pakistan is home to the three highest mountain ranges of the world, Himalayas, Karakoram and the Hindukush. This includes 4,500 peaks above 6,000 meters (19,685ft).

Himalaya, Karakoram, Hundukush

Deosai National Park

Deosai National Park is a high-altitude alpine plateau, the average elevation is 4114m(13497ft) making it the second highest plateau in the world.

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO

Pakistan has six designated UNESCO World Heritage sites and many more that are not on the list due to lack of funding. Our tours and crafted journeys take you to these historic sites the represent the best of a diverse culture.

UNESCO

The Magnificent Forts of Pakistan

Known for its spectacular nature, Pakistan is also home to a large number of fortresses. Scattered throughout the country, sometimes along the plains of the Indus river at others perched up on a mountain top. Some of the palace-forts have been converted to hotels and are part of our packaged and crafted tours.

Pakistani Culture

Pakistan is a profound blend of landscapes varying from plains to deserts and coastal beaches to some of the worlds highest peaks. This diversity of landscape leads to diversity in culture. In the high peaks region, every valley has its own language and cultural elements. There are more than 70 languages and over 15 major ethnic groups in Pakistan. As a tourist this means that you will experience an incredible variety of lifestyles, music, food and art.

Polo, Shandur, Chitral

Highest Polo Festival

Polo, Shandur, Chitral

The annual Shandur Polo Festival, held during the first week of July is an internationally famed event. The Shandur polo ground is said to be the highest polo ground in the world, at approximately 3,734 meters (12250 ft).

Polo, Shandur, Chitral

Safety, Travel

Be Here First

Safety, Travel

British Backpacker Society listed Pakistan as the number one destination in 2018 and the third highest potential adventure destination for the 2020. Traveller by Condè Nast,has listed Pakistan as one of the top tourist destinations for 2020 and Forbes listed Pakistan is one of the top 10 under-the-radar travel destinations for 2020.

This recognition comes with good reason. There has been a 92% decrease in terrorism related incidents in Pakistan since 2013, according to accurate and updated global data. Pakistan is now ranked 153 in the Global Peace Index (sandwiched between Turkey and Russia).

Safety, Travel