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Mountainous and beautiful, Pakistan is simultaneously forbidding and incredibly friendly. Discover bustling bazaars and Himalayan highways

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Pakistan is a land of travel legend. Firmly on the old Silk Road, traders have been passing through Pakistan’s dramatic interior for centuries; the Karakoram Highway (KKH) is one of the world’s greatest thoroughfares. Sadly, Pakistan is also the stuff of negative news headlines, suffering from volatile neighbours (Afghanistan, Iran) and terrorist overspill. You need to do your research before travelling to Pakistan (safety first), but if you do visit you’ll be rewarded with an incredibly warm welcome, awe-inspiring scenery – the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges collide here – and world-class remnants of ancient Indus Valley civilisations (try those at Moenjodaro), while rubbing shoulders with only a few other tourists.

Wanderlust recommends

  1. Explore Taxila, the ancient capital of the Ghandharan Empire – this vast Buddhist archaeological site near Islamabad is one of Asia’s most important excavations
  2. Trek in the Hunza Valley, where multi-day walks take in some of the world’s highest peaks
  3. Drive the Karakoram Highway, the ultimate road trip, where Himalaya, Hindu Kush and Karakorams collide
  4. Travel along the famed Khyber Pass and roam the frontier-feel markets of Peshawar
  5. Meet the unique tribes of the verdant Kalasha Valley
  6. Watch the world’s highest polo match, played out between the towns of Chitral and Gilgit
  7. Browse and haggle in the multi-coloured bazaars of Lahore

Wanderlust tips

Offer and accept food with your right hand. Be culturally considerate – both sexes should cover their legs and shoulders at all times; ladies should carry a headscarf to pull on if necessary (eg in mosques). If venturing into the mountains, acclimatise gradually and stay well hydrated. 

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