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India may tour Pakistan in 2023 after 15-year-long gap, here's all you need to know

The political tension between the two nations resulted in halting bilateral cricket ties..

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  • The last time that Team India toured Pakistan was more than 15 years ago
  • Jay Shah's decision will hold a lot of weight going forward
  • The two arch-rivals last played a bilateral white-ball contest back in 2012

In the report, BCCI has shared with all its state unit representatives a list of the work done during the past year and the future plans and schedules of the national team's tours. The list also includes the Asia Cup which is scheduled in Pakistan next year. 

The last time that Team India toured Pakistan was more than 15 years ago. India last travelled to Pakistan in 2008 for the 50-over Asia Cup.

According to the report, the Indian team will be participating in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup (South Africa), ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup (South Africa), Asia Cup (Pakistan), and ICC Cricket World Cup, India.

With England, Australia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka have already toured Pakistan in the past few years, it will be interesting to see how things pan out as BCCI will need the central government's permission to allow the team to travel to Pakistan.

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Currently, the Asian Cricket Council is headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah and his decision will hold a lot of weight going forward.

The two arch-rivals last played a bilateral white-ball contest back in 2012 when Pakistan travelled to India for three T20Is and three ODIs.

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Pakistan thrash India by 10 wickets at T20 World Cup – as it happened

Pakistan recorded their first ever T20 World Cup win over India after reaching a target of 152 without losing a wicket

  • 24 Oct 2021 Pakistan beat India by ten wickets!
  • 24 Oct 2021 Fifty for Rizwan!
  • 24 Oct 2021 Fifty for Babar Azam!
  • 24 Oct 2021 NOT OUT!
  • 24 Oct 2021 REVIEW! Rizwan run-out
  • 24 Oct 2021 Pakistan need 152 to win
  • 24 Oct 2021 India 151-7 after twenty overs
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Pandya c Babar b Rauf 11 (India 146-7)
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Kohli c Rizwan b Afridi 57 (India 133-6)
  • 24 Oct 2021 Fifty for Kohli!
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Jadeja c b Hasan Ali 13 (India 125-5)
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Pant c and b Shadab 39 (India 84-4)
  • 24 Oct 2021 REVIEW! Pant c Rizwan b Hafeez 5
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Suryakumar c Rizwan b Hasan Ali 11 (India 31-3)
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Rahul b Afridi 3 (india 6-2)
  • 24 Oct 2021 WICKET! Sharma lbw Afridi 0 (Indian 1-0)
  • 24 Oct 2021 Teams:
  • 24 Oct 2021 Pakistan win the toss and will bowl!
  • 24 Oct 2021 Preamble

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrate after winning by 10 wickets.

A correction: until today Pakistan men’s team had never won a World Cup game of ANY kind, not just T20, to India. What a way to do it- a pummelling, a majestic, dismissive, stroll. A glorious pancaking. And a sucker-punch to the planned progression of the competition. Wonderful stuff.

Shaheen Afridi is given the player of the match award for his dismantling of the Indian top order.

And that’s it from me for today. Enjoy your celebrations/ an arm pat for your sorrows. Congratulations Pakistan. Good evening!

The PERFECT selfie!! 😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/UO8wJXdRdN — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 24, 2021

The cameras return to Dubai after infinite ads. Time to pick over the bones of Pakistan’s TEN WICKET victory, with 13 balls to spare.

Virat Kohli: “Credit should be given where it is due and Pakistan outplayed us with the ball, when you lose three wickets for 20 runs early on it is very hard to get back into the game. Pakistan were very very professional . The pitch was ok, it played slow in the first half, a little bit of dew made the ball come a bit quicker onto the bat in the second half. We needed to get off to a good start but Pakistan stopped that. We’re not a team that presses the panic button this is the start of the tournament not the end of the tournament. We need to stay composed.”

Babar Azam : “ We executed the plans very well. Overall the bowlers bowled really well. WE batted deep and made sure we kept up with the run-rate and got those boundaries. We still believe there is a long way to go.”

“Just checking you all had Salah as captain as well?” pic.twitter.com/aTTuUna4Hc — The Pinch Hitter (@LePinchHitter) October 24, 2021

I can’t quite believe what I just watched! Babar and Rizwan are immediately congratulated by Virat Kohli, hand outstretched, and the rest of the Indian team. Pakistan descend into a joyful huddle. That’s Pakistan’s first T20 World Cup win over India and what style! India had no answer to the glorious conundrum that was Babar and Rizwan.

Cricket the great unifier. Love that. But india came second tonight. #ICCT20WorldCup2021 pic.twitter.com/WScqROInVw — simon hughes (@theanalyst) October 24, 2021

Pakistan beat India by ten wickets!

18th over: Pakistan 152-0 (Rizwan 79; Babar 68) Kohli looks like he’s going for the jugular with Bumrah, but plumps for Shami, whose first ball is a full-toss that Rizwan helps on its way fatly soaring over backward square for six. The next is powered for four through long-on, and the next through square leg! Babar zips to long-on, they charge back for the second, and that is that! Unbelievable scenes!

17th over: Pakistan 135-0 (Rizwan 64; Babar 64) Bhuvneshwar is on the money. Pakistan can only squeeze him for five, perhaps fatigue is setting in, but a couple of. marginal wides go Pakistan’s way. Babar is most perturbed when the sixth is not called wide. Bhuvneshwar merrily agrees with the umpire. 17 needed from 18.

16th over: Pakistan 128-0 (Rizwan 62; Babar 63) Shami’s first ball is snapped to the boundary by Rizwan who is all wristy hustle. A couple of singles then a leg bye. With four overs left, Pakistan now need a run a ball.

“Evening Tanya.” Evening Brian! “I noticed a reference to El Classico earlier but it is looking like Pakistan are threatening to turn this into Liverpool vs Manchester United now.”

Fifty for Rizwan!

15th over: Pakistan 121-0 (Rizwan 56; Babar 62) Rizwan whips Bumrah for another boundary legside, then they scurry through for two, still pressing, still pushing, even with the game as good as folded and in their pocket. India have no answer to this perfectly-paced onslaught. 31 needed from 30 balls.

“Pakistan going for the Net Run Rate thing.” muses Romeo.

14th over: Pakistan 112-0 (Rizwan 48; Babar 61) Four more as Babar lets fly at Jadeja, then sweeps another past a dejected short fine leg. He’s flying now. 40 needed from 36. Kohli’s knotted eyebrows are not impressed.

Fifty for Babar Azam!

13th over: Pakistan 101-0 (Rizwan 46; Babar 51) Rizwan squats and whips sending Chakaravarthy soaring for six over deep square leg. Babar’ fifty comes with a six of his own, a long-hop joyously dispatched over mid-wicket. Fifty off 40 balls. It’s a cakewalk.

Rizwan celebrates after scoring a half-century.

12th over: Pakistan 85-0 (Rizwan 38; Babar 44) Virat persists with his Mr Reliable. Jadeja is on point, but no breakthrough. No-one tell Virat Kohli, but United are losing 5-0 to Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Romeo is pondering: “I’m wondering whether there’ll be any Afghan commentators for this tournament.Preston Mommsen is listed, representing Scotland, but no one from Namibia. The only Afghan I’ve ever come across on ICC commentary is Hamid Hassan, but he’s playing.” “Niall O’Brien (love him) knows a lot about Afghan cricket so maybe that’ll have to do. He very likely knows a lot about Namibia too.”

11th over: Pakistan 80-0 (Rizwan 35; Babar 43) Bumrah to start the second ten. His second ball is the slot, and lofted by Babar, wide over mid-off for four. Bumrah retaliates with a yorker. Two more down the ground, then an edge behind.

Pandya is off the field having a shoulder scan.

10th over: Pakistan 71-0 (Rizwan 35; Babar 34) At half way through, Pakistan are nearly half way there. A heart-in-mouth four from Babar to start Chakaravarthy’s over, bisecting point and third man. Then a series of tight runs, culminating in that near-run out; Rizwan saved by his flying bat just hitting the ground before Bhuvneshwar’s direct hit. Drinks! India need wickets.

Rizwan charging for the line, a direct hit, but the bat is somehow just in.

REVIEW! Rizwan run-out

Wicketkeeper Pant unsuccessfully tries to dismiss Rizwan.

9th over: Pakistan 62-0 (Rizwan 32; Babar 28) The crowd are quiet, watching, waiting. Jadeja repeatedly dries the ball on his cloth. Three singles a, dot, then Babar goes full Babar, rocking onto his back foot and chugging the ball over deep midwicket for six.

8th over: Pakistan 52-0 (Rizwan 30; Babar 20) Pakistan need to breathe to survive the squeeze from Jadeja and, here, Chakaravarthy. Rizwan is almost stumped off a wide, stuttering forward. They plough singles.

7th over: Pakistan 46-0 (Rizwan 27; Babar 18) Kohli plays his trump card, Jadeja. Just a single and four dots off the first four. It’s damp out there, Jadeja slips fielding off his own bowling. Beautifully done, and whipped through almost before Pakistan had time to think.

6th over: Pakistan 43-0 (Rizwan 25; Babar 17) Bhuvneshwar is back, yellow rag hanging from the back of his trousers to dry off the dew. It looks like an old-style duster. No boundaries, but Rizwan and Babar pick off the singles with relative ease. The tip of Kohli’s beard scowls in disgust.

5th over: Pakistan 35-0 (Rizwan 21; Babar 14) The Shami bustle is so deceptive. He looks easy-pickings; he’s generally not. Babar eyes him up for one then purrs one, like a resting jaguar, over mid-on to the boundary. A slower ball is swivel-swept for four more by Rizwan.

“The fireworks of the one-handed Pant may have been extinguished by Pakistan’s excellent bowling and fielding but Kohli is playing a highly intelligent innings, playing classic cricket strokes and not getting flustered by the team’s relatively low score unlike the Windies yesterday,” writes Colum Fordham.

“I had a quick glimpse of Barcelona-Real Madrid but India-Pakistan is the real El Clasico today. It’s a wonderful contest.”

Too true, it’s glorious.

4th over: Pakistan 24-0 (Rizwan 15; Babar 9) Virat plumps for Chakaravarthy early. He’s tall, right arm releasing the ball close to his ear . There’s some smart fielding in the circle by Jadeja at backward point and Babar can’t get him away.

3rd over: Pakistan 22-0 (Rizwan 14; Babar 8) Bumrah throws a yorker in early. Rizwan is jittery, sending Babar back for a likely single. Babar flicks a full one square and a superb bit of one-handed fielding stops the boundary. Four from the over.

2nd over: Pakistan 18-0 (Rizwan 13; Babar 5) It’s Shami at the other end, shuffling in at speed. Rizwan is hustling, sprinting between the wickets. while Babar, that’s finger-kissing good, threading Shami through the covers for a satin-clad four.

Rizwan of Pakistan plays a shot.

Pakistan need 152 to win

1st over: Pakistan 10-0 (Rizwan 10; Babar 0) RIZ-WAN! He flicks Bhuvneshwar for four - a call made by the third umpire, then next ball pull-flicks him square for six off a ball just a thread too short. Bhuvneshwar retaliates with three successive dots.

India are in their huddle listening to a ferociously earnest Virat Kohli. And here we go again! Rizwan to face the first ball.

At half way, whose game is this? I don’t know! Superb by Pakistan in the opening overs, thwarted by Pant and Kohli, at his very best. That seventeen runs from Afridi’s final over could be costly - though he bowled like an absolute dream. Babar’s side were brilliant in the field, throwing themselves at everything. Time for a quick cup of tea.

An email! T ony Mason writes. “Tanya, thanks for these updates. I started watching the game but the screeching from the stadium announcer just turned me off so I switched to the football and have only you for cricket company. Has there been any dampening of the irritation since India were about 12-2?”

I was actually so engrossed with the game that I zoned out! The chase will be worth tuning in for.

India 151-7 after twenty overs

20th over: India 151-7 (Shami 0; Bhuvneshwar 5) It’s the superb Rauf with the last over, and with Pandya gone, India can’t get him away. A sprinkling of twos,, a bye from the last, and just seven from it. And breathe.

WICKET! Pandya c Babar b Rauf 11 (India 146-7)

A slower ball and Pandya powers high and picks out Babar.

19th over: India 144-6 (Pandya 11; Bhuvneshwar 1) After the glory of the Kohli wicket, Afridi is called for a waist-high no ball, and a free-hit. It’s beautifully bowled, India charge for one and a furious Afridi hurls the ball at the non-striker’s end, misses and the ball goes for four over throws. Carnage! Seventeen from the over.

WICKET! Kohli c Rizwan b Afridi 57 (India 133-6)

Kohli swings at a slower ball and a diving Rizwan swoops to swallow in florescent green gauntlets.

Afridi celebrates with teammates after dismissing India’s captain Kohli.

Fifty for Kohli!

18th over: India 127-5 (Pandya 0; Kohli 57) Kohli reaches fifty with a clip off Hasan Ali for two. The next goes high and handsome over extra-cover, hit on the up, impossibly good. Jadeja needs to motor and motor he does, swivelling and sending the ball flying to the fine-leg boundary, only to hole out next ball.

WICKET! Jadeja c b Hasan Ali 13 (India 125-5)

Jadeja is on the charge, but misreads the slower ball and sends it aerially.

17th over: India 114-4 (Jadeja 9; Kohli 48) Jadeja changes his bat - he’s not exploded into this game yet. Kohli drives, straight to the sweeper. Babar paces about, looking nervous. He has a green bandage on his hand - I wonder, do all the team first-aid kits match the jerseys? Rauf is canny, changing his pace cleverly, three slower balls in a row. Just four singles from the over.

16th over: India 110-4 (Jadeja 7; Kohli 46) Oh that’s clever from Kohli, who pulls Hasan in extreme wristiness, down to the fine-leg boundary. And another, pin-point timing, through extra-cover, beating a diving, tumbling, Shadab on the rope. Kohli is in sublime touch.

15th over: India 100-4 (Jadeja 6; Kohli 37) Shadab’s final over starts with two dots, then three singles, what is Kohli going to do with the sixth? Forcing a single is all he can manage. Well bowled Shadab! 1-22 in four. Six overs left.

14th over: India 96-4 (Jadeja 4; Kohli 35) Rauf rushes in, a beanpole on speed. Veteran Shoaib Malik patrols the outfield, throwing his body at hte skidding white ball and India can’t reach the boundary - till Virat eyes up a yorker, just inches wide, and turns it down to the rope. He punches the air in repressed passion.

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Can you travel from Pakistan to India?

A lot of travelers want to know if it’s possible to travel from Pakistan to India (or India to Pakistan). I’m here to say yes—yes it is! Here are ways to travel from Pakistan to India, border crossing tips, and more.

India and Pakistan are like brothers. Despite their tensions and occasional fights, they’re cut from the same cloth, and there are just as many similarities between the two as there are differences. It makes sense that curious travelers are always interested in visiting both countries!

But before they do, they always ask the same questions: can you travel from Pakistan to India? Is it allowed to travel from India to Pakistan?

By now, I’ve spent literal years in both countries, acquired several visas for both countries, and have traveled between the two multiple times. So yes, it’s possible. Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel from Pakistan to India or India to Pakistan.

Table of Contents: Travel from Pakistan to India

  • Visas to travel between Pakistan and India

Is it safe to travel from Pakistan to India?

  • Visa problems when traveling from Pakistan to India
  • Border crossings between Pakistan and India
  • Trains between Pakistan and India
  • Flights between Pakistan and India
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Most important: visas to travel between Pakistan and India

How you travel from Pakistan to India depends primarily on one factor: which visas you have for the two countries.

Visas to travel from Pakistan to India

Traveling from Pakistan to India is more complicated; India has more strict requirements about what visas can be used where.

If you’re in Pakistan already and you have an e-visa for India , the only way you can enter India from Pakistan is to fly in. There are no direct flights to India from Pakistan—surprise surprise, the countries don’t get along!—so the cheapest way to fly from Pakistan to India is to go to Dubai with one of the many budget airlines operating in Pakistan, then look for a Dubai to New Delhi flight.

However, if you have a sticker visa for India in your passport, you can enter India from Pakistan by land at the Wagah Border. You must apply for this visa in an Indian embassy, either in your home country or on the road. It is possible to apply for an Indian visa in Pakistan; you can apply for an Indian visa through a visa service in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Visas to travel from India to Pakistan

This direction is much easier! If you’re already in India, no matter what Indian visa you have — e-visa or sticker visa—you can enter Pakistan by land. Pakistan uses an e-visa system, but once you have your e-visa, you can use it at any airport or land border. If you want to come back to India after visiting Pakistan, make sure your Indian e-visa is a multiple-entry visa!

Still need to apply for your Pakistan e-visa? I work together with a local company in Pakistan to offer some of the cheapest Pakistan letters of invitation on the market.

Yes, at the time of writing, it’s extremely safe (and common) for tourists to travel from Pakistan to India or vice versa. Though the two countries do not get along, the area near the Wagah Border is very safe and secure. There’s a border closing ceremony that happens every day in front of thousands of local and foreign tourists; if it wasn’t safe, they wouldn’t let us watch!

There are occasional skirmishes along other parts of the India-Pakistan border. However, most of them are in the Kashmir region, and foreign tourists are not allowed to go close to the border—also known as the Line of Control, LOC—in those areas. Not that you need to, anyway; the only border crossing between Pakistan and India is the Wagah Border near Lahore.

As for travel within either country, yes, definitely safe enough to travel. Travel in Pakistan can be a bit more complicated than travel in India—India sees way more tourists, after all, unless you’re in offbeat destinations in India —but both are a treat to travel for those who don’t mind a little bit of chaos every now and then.

Alex traveling in India after visiting Pakistan

I’ve traveled extensively in both Pakistan and India over the years, and never had a problem with obtaining visas for either!

Will I have visa problems if I say I want to travel from Pakistan to India?

Many travelers hoping to go from Pakistan to India are afraid that future visa applications will be rejected if they visit the neighboring country… or that they’ll face scrutiny inside either country once there.

Not quite! As I said already, I’ve traveled from Pakistan to India and India to Pakistan multiple times without serious issues.

Occasionally at the Wagah border, I was regarded with some curious looks… but I’d gone on several visa runs from Pakistan to India, some lasting as little as 5 minutes. Any customs official would be confused if they saw someone turn right around 5 minutes after entering the country!

When entering India for the very first time (by air at that time), the customs officer gave me a look when he saw my Pakistan visa. He asked me about my visit there, but more as a segue into trying to convince me that India is better than Pakistan (sigh) rather than creating problems for me. He ended up stamping my passport—right over the Pakistan stamp because petty—so in the end, all was well.

Which border crossing should I use for overland travel from Pakistan to India?

The Wagah border is the only open border crossing to travel from Pakistan to India. It’s about 1 hour away from Lahore and is easily accessible by taxi or rickshaw.

If crossing from India to Pakistan or vice versa, make sure to get to the border by the early afternoon; the border closes around 3 PM so they can prepare for the border closing ceremony that happens around sunset every evening.

Check out my guide to the Wagah border crossing between Pakistan and India for more detailed information on how to cross the border overland.

Are there trains that travel from Pakistan to India?

There used to be one train route running between Pakistan and India… but alas, at the time of writing, the Pakistan-India train line is closed. Security tensions between the two countries were one reason for the closure, and a lack of traffic was another. Trains in Pakistan and India are always a delight, so I’m hoping the train line will reopen to tourists, families, and business travelers sometime in the coming years!

Travel from Pakistan to India - AC Standard class in a Pakistan train

Train travel in Pakistan and India is a delight… but you can’t travel from Pakistan to India by train at the moment, unfortunately.

Are there flights from Pakistan to India?

Years ago, PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) operated flights to and from India. These days, that option is out; there wasn’t enough demand. There are currently no direct flights between any destinations in Pakistan and India. If you want to fly from Pakistan to India, you need to connect somewhere else in the Middle East. It’s very easy to find budget flights to Dubai, Qatar, or Abu Dhabi from Pakistan. I recommend taking a budget flight out of Pakistan to Dubai, then booking a Dubai to New Delhi flight so you can avail India’s easy e-visa services.

Can vehicles travel from Pakistan to India?

Yes, it’s possible to cross the Wagah border and travel from Pakistan to India or India to Pakistan in/on your own vehicle!

If you’re on a bicycle, it’s extremely easy to cross; the process is the same as crossing the border on foot.

If you’re traveling by car, motorcycle, or some other motorized vehicle, you’ll need to have a Carnet de Passage for both Pakistan and India. The border is not particularly complicated in regards to customs; just make sure that you get the correct exit and entry stamps on your CdP before leaving the border area.

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5 thoughts on “ can you travel from pakistan to india ”.

Thanks. It was good to read it. Lots of good info and tips. I am interested to visit India and this article was very informative and helpful. I was born in India before the partition and I yearn to visit my place of birth before I breathe my last. .Zaki Sabih

Thank you very much for this article! Very informative read! I am planning on arriving overland through Pakistan and then crossing into India. It will not be possible for me to get an Indian visa in my home country as it will run out before I get there. Can you share which visa service you were mentioning in Islamabad? Thanks!

If I Travel from uk to pakistan by flight with a British passport and then go India via wagah border by road . Can I select : wagah rail station as my Departure port on my Pakistan e visa application . Or will it be a problem. Please tell me as I no one seems to have the answer to this .

Hi! I plan to go to India for a month, then Pakistan for few days and then back to India for a bit more before flying back to Thailand.

I’d do both crossings over Wagah border but you said in case of Pakistan-India crossing it’s not possible – need sticker visa instead of e-visa.. How long is the process to get a sticker visa for India in embassy in Islamabad?

But then you said it’s also ok with multiple entry tourist e-visa for India to cross Wagah border back to India? So no need for sticker visa? Multiple entry tourist visa will do it on Wagah border crossing from Pakistan back to India?

Bit confused 😅 Looking forward to your feedback!

Thank you 🙏🏽

Hi I planed to to india from pakistan by car for I year of 2024 and then I get flight to Muscat by delhi airport it is possible or not I have no pakistani nationality I want to get omani nationality Pakistan is not a good country for me I am from gulf of Saudi arabia I live in saudi arabia for 10 years then I leave s audia arabia due to tex

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Ultimate Guide to the Pakistan-India Border Ceremony (Pakistan, Lahore)

Last Updated on January 10, 2024 by Christine Kaaloa

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In this ultimate guide to the Pakistan-India Border Ceremony, I’ll walk you through the essential details and insider experience to make your trip planning and visit to the Wagah border ceremony an enjoyable and fun one. Additionally, if you’re crossing the Pakistan-India Border, I have some information on that too.

When it comes to extraordinary experiences in traveling Pakistan , few can match witnessing the bravado of the Pakistan-India border ceremony. Years ago, I witnessed the unique border ceremony from the India side and I wondered what it might be like sitting in the bleachers of the Pakistan side. Would all the strutting, high kicks and proudly unusual moves be mirrored on the opposite side? Or was India just being India in its larger than life rooster show?

This year, I finally got my chance to watch it from the Pakistan side and it did not disappoint.

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Table of Contents: Ultimate Guide to the Pakistan-India Border Ceremony (Pakistan, Lahore)

  • 0.2 Fierce and friendly rivals
  • 0.3 A Guide to Understanding the  Pakistan-India Border Ceremony
  • 0.4 Why is it called the Wagah-Attari Border?
  • 0.5.1 1. Getting to the Pakistan -India Border from Lahore
  • 0.5.2 2. What is the best time to go to the Wagah Border?
  • 0.5.3 3. Border facilities 
  • 0.5.4 4. Food & Refreshments
  • 0.5.5 5. Driver parking
  • 0.5.6 6. Are there ATMs at the Indian-Pakistan border?
  • 0.5.7 7. Final Tips
  • 1 Things to Do at India-Pakistan Border ceremony Pakistan
  • 4.0.1 Crossing the Wagah border: Can Americans cross the Wagah Border?
  • 4.0.2 What documents do you need for crossing the Pakistan-India Border into India?
  • 4.0.3 Crossing the border from the India side

Fierce and friendly rivals

When you travel Pakistan, you’ll occasionally hear about the historical partition with India. Before Pakistan and India became rivals they were one nation. This is why you’ll find certain elements are similar between the two countries. For instance, the great ruler Shah Jahan did not only erect the Taj Mahal but was responsible for many key monuments in Pakistan as well.

Additionally, both countries share a Rajasthan region that’s been split down the middle; and Urdu and Hindu languages share strong similarities.

After the partition, the competition between the two countries has been said to be fierce.  The Pakistan-India Border Ceremony is one area where you’ll see the fierce competition but… but there’s also a friendly demeanor and fun showmanship. The guards know they are putting on a show for the crowds.

A Guide to Understanding the  Pakistan-India Border Ceremony

The Pakistan-India Border Ceremony (aka Wagah-Attari Border Ceremony) is a daily ritual and symbolic display of patriotism and camaraderie between the two rival countries.

Each evening, as the sun sets, the flags of both countries are lowered in a synchronized manner, creating a both, entertaining and mesmerizing ceremony. Neither flag can be raised higher than the other so lowering has to occur simultaneously.

The ceremony is characterized by aggressive yet coordinated movements, where soldiers  from both sides engage in a sort of showmanship and bravado. It’s a spectacle but a fun spectacle.

The energetic flag ceremony between the two opposing sides, includes high kicks, that showcase soldiers’ discipline and physical prowess. These actions are performed in a synchronized manner to demonstrate mutual respect for each other’s military capabilities while emphasizing the determination to protect their respective nations.

The loud shouts of commands boost the morale of the soldiers and crowd.

Overall, the kicks, shouts, and spirited movements are symbolic gestures that underline the soldiers’ unwavering commitment to their nations’ security and sovereignty.

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Why is it called the wagah-attari border.

Wagah is the name of the village nearby the border on the Pakistani side. A trip to Lahore is approximately 24 kilometers and under 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, Attari village is the bordering village on the India region near Amritsar .

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Pakistan-India Border Ceremony Travel Tips

1. getting to the pakistan -india border from lahore.

To reach the Pakistan-India border ceremony, known as the Wagah Border ceremony, from Lahore, you can follow these steps:

The Wagah- Attari Border is approximately 29 kilometers (18 miles) from Lahore. Be prepared for security checks. As this ceremony is around the tension of the India-Pakistan border and the two countries have had a long- held tension, there is high security. Also, this is an open and working border that is a entry point into both countries. Your driver may be asked for his papers and you may be asked to show your passport and Pakistan visa, as a soldier walks around your vehicle with s metal detector.

Car or Taxi Hire: Travel time by car or taxi can vary, but it generally takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions. I would suggest booking your return ride as well as taxis are not easy to come by in this area as its more rural.  This is the most cost and time efficient way to get to Wagah border as the cost is well under under $8 USD. Less than a Jamba Juice smoothie.

Tour: Book a border ceremony tour with a local tour company. Ask your hotel for recommendations.

Public Transport: You can use local buses or shared vans that operate between Lahore and Wagah. These are budget-friendly options, although they might be less comfortable and take longer due to multiple stops. They are also not as easy to research. If you’re using public transport, ask locals or border security personnel for information on the best departure points.

2. What is the best time to go to the Wagah Border?

To secure a good spot and absorb the atmosphere, arrive well in advance you want to arrive around 2-3pm. As the border ceremony is a popular attraction and it can get crowded, especially on weekends and special occasions. Aim to reach the border at least 1.5 to 2 hours before the scheduled start time of the ceremony to secure a good spot for viewing, where you can see both sides (the goal is to have the best angle to watch the India side too!).

Admission is free and seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The ceremony lasts around 45 minutes, but once it is over, the security guards may rush you through things – I think- because the border closes at 4p.  It all happens in a flash, so the below Best things to Do at the the Pakistan-India Border is pretty hurried.

We went on a weekday, so the border ceremony on the Pakistan side was not crowded unlike the India side .  The ceremony usually begins around sunset, so arriving around 2-3p is ample time.

High security around the Wagah border

3. Border facilities 

When you get to the border, it’s pretty spartan. The Wagah border gates are open from 10 AM to 4 PM for official border business. But the ceremony doesn’t happen until later.

  It’s advisable to carry some water, snacks, and sunscreen, especially if you plan to wait for an extended period before the ceremony begins. There is a restroom.

4. Food & Refreshments

There is one cafe-restaurant outside the border (thankfully it is air conditioned) and it offers sandwiches and drinks.

5. Driver parking

There is an area for drivers to park on the side of the road to wait for you , but it is not a parking lot. It is the side of the road.

6. Are there ATMs at the Indian-Pakistan border?

I cannot remember if I vaguely saw an ATM near the cafe. But in either case, ATMs in Pakistan are very fickle with accepting foreign ATM and debit cards. There’s always a high likelihood that if there is an ATM, it will not work with your card.

7. Final Tips

  • Check the local security situation and any travel advisories before planning your visit.
  • Respect local customs and security regulations during your visit to the border area.

Things to Do at India-Pakistan Border ceremony Pakistan

READ THIS: The ceremony takes approximately 45 minutes. At the end, look for a Pakistani Ranger guard. I’m not sure if it was because my travel squad and I were seated in the first row, or cause we got our photos taken with the guards… OR we looked foreign, but at the end of the program, a guard ushered select audience members through a private gate.  This is where we thought we were being hurried out of the grounds, but in reality, we were really being hurried through a course of tourist events below, before the border area closed. I think you roughly have 15 minutes to get through that obstacle course of cool events, so do not linger and take your time.  You will want to experience this so keep any eye open for the ushers at the end.

1. Join in the Pakistan Zindabad spirit

After passing security (women on one side; men on the other side), you’ll be able to merge back into normal and walk to the Wagah border. It’s a thrilling feeling to see the large, oversized Pakistan flag waving in the wind, to hear the crowd in the stadium and see the ceremony guards warming up outside.

Embrace the lively atmosphere by purchasing cheering paraphernalia. Many vendors offer face paintings, adding a touch of festivity to your experience.  I bought a Pakistan cap and got my hand painted. It totally helped me get into the mood of being there and cheering!

Travel Tip : Bring spare cash to buy souvenirs- you will likely want some type of souvenir like this cap or a framed photo with the border guards.

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2. Get your photo taken and framed with the Pakistan Ranger guards

Don’t miss the opportunity to take photos with the Pakistan Ranger guards . They participate in the Border Ceremony and guard the border. The Pakistan Rangers are a special Army unit headquartered in Lahore and Karachi.  They are in charge of protecting national treasures but also must kick into action if there’s a riot or terrorist attack. They have different units like desert unit – I think they ride camels- some of the Rangers here are mounted on horses, while others are in tactical and ceremony uniforms. Many are quite handsome and ahem tall. Makes you wonder if the Pakistan goverment casts them like that.

For a unique souvenir, get your photo framed on the spot for around 1,000 Rs. This is very inexpensive so it’s almost a MUST.

The ceremony guards and rangers are tall, handsome (aka hawt) and impressive, create a striking backdrop. Some guards look like super models.  You can take a professional photo with a bunch of the soldiers before the ceremony.

We did this – it was fun and they gave us a nice wooden frame. Unfortunately I had more traveling in Pakistan and India to do and did not want to have to carry it so I gave away my frame to our tour leader to make it easier to pack.

india-pakistan border ceremony photo with guards

3. Unofficial photo with the guards

If you forego the official photo you can try to catch a photo with the guard after the ceremony.  Tourists are ushered to the back side where the ceremony guards wind down and accept photos from visitors. You have to be fast as you will be hurried on so that others can get their photos too and so you can see the rest of the cool stuff.

Take photos with the ceremony guards.

4. Demarcation Line

Visit the demarcation line where you can stand with one foot in Pakistan and one hand in India! It’s a fun way to feel like you’re cheating border control.

demarcation line of pakistan-india border

5. Garden Map of Pakistan

Stand on a lookout deck to overlook a garden map showcasing the diverse regions of Pakistan, providing insights into the country’s geography. The map is tediously landscaped and made as part of a foliage garden.

6. Pakistan Border Museum

Although time is limited after the ceremony, the Border Museum holds a fascinating exhibition on regional clothing of Pakistan. The clothing varies through Pakistan, both regionally and tribally. A MUST.  Don’t miss the souvenir shop.

This is also where you’d pick up your framed photo if you took a group photo with the ceremony guards. By now, we’re really getting rushed so my photos are just whatever I can get of the place.

Museum at wagah pakistan india border ceremony

Crossing the Pakistan-India Border from Pakistan

Traveling Pakistan is a thrill unlike no other, but due to the fierce rivalry between the countries, many travelers like the thrill of crossing the Pakistan-India Border. I myself wanted to cross it too, but they’re quite particular about the visas and I’ll need to try it the next time.

Crossing the Wagah border: Can Americans cross the Wagah Border?

Yes, crossing the Wagah border into India is possible and it is safe. But you must have a India tourist visa issued to you in advance.

Always check in advance with your hotel about times. The Wagah border was closed during the pandemic and things can always change with political tensions. It is a very small border checkpoint with very little infrastructure or facilities, on either side.

What documents do you need for crossing the Pakistan-India Border into India?

  • Ensure you have the appropriate India tourist visa  (read how to apply for your India Visa ;You can only use an India tourist evisa if you have already used it for arrival through an official port of entry. So if your evisa is newly administered to you, and you’ve not used it, then the answer is No. Instead, you will need a regular India visa with paper stamp.
  • Get an Airalo global eSim (they have global or individual country options) so you can have immediate internet connection on the other side/s. This will help you call an Uber if there are no taxis in the area.
  • Download Uber or Ola apps (I’d download both and do a crash course to see how to use them). This is because you

Crossing the border from the India side

Detailed information on crossing the border from the India side can be found in my Amritsar travel blog post.

Remember to respect local customs and follow any guidelines provided by the authorities. It’s essential to maintain a respectful demeanor throughout the ceremony.

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✨ PAKISTAN-INDIA BORDER: A Unique Experience ✨

Witnessing the border ceremony was a highlight, even from the familiar India side. The meticulous lowering of flags unfolds as a harmonious spectacle, a testament to the shared traditions of these nations.

The Pakistani side, though less crowded, exuded genuine warmth. We were guided thoughtfully, not herded like cattle, by guards eager to showcase their unique culture.

Must-Do Activities:

✅ Capture Memories: Pose with the guards; frame your moment for 1,000 Rs! These towering figures make great subjects, and the wooden frames are exquisite souvenirs.

✅ Join the Celebration: Immerse in the crowd’s energy; buy cheerful paraphernalia and embrace the spirit. Face paintings add to the fun-filled atmosphere.

✅ Step into Two Worlds: Visit the demarcation line, standing in both countries simultaneously—a fascinating experience.

✅ Explore the Culture: Discover Pakistan’s diversity through a garden map and delve into regional cultural clothing at the border museum.

✅ Cross the Border: Yes, you can cross! Ensure your regular India visa is in order—details in my Amritsar and India visa blog posts.

After the performance, seize the opportunity for photos with the guards. Embrace the cultural exchange, creating memories that bridge borders.

Check out my travel blog to read the full experience. LINK IN BIO.

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The grand and beautiful Badshahi Mosque, in the glow of the late afternoon sun,  Lahore, Pakistan

Searching for a proper adventure? Pack your bags and your camera for Pakistan.

Imagine if you could click your fingers and forget everything you’ve heard about Pakistan. Well, this is your chance – just click your mouse and you’ll be on your way to discovering a country that’s not defined by the media. This is a land of incredible treks through soaring mountains , one whose terrain is as enrapturing as its history. From the capital of Islamabad to the mystical Hunza Valley, Pakistan has felt the subtle touch of the world’s greatest empires and the brute force of the world’s most complex conflicts. And through it all, the Pakistani people remain humble, hopeful and unconditionally hospitable – come and see it for yourself.

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Pakistan at a glance

Capital city.

Islamabad (population approximately 1.1 million)

Approximately 213 million

Pakistani rupee (PKR)

Urdu, English, provincial languages

(GMT +05:00) Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi

CALLING CODE

Electricity.

Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (compatible with Type C)

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Culture and customs.

Pakistan – officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan – must be one of the least-understood countries in the world. It has suffered from a serious image issue for years, particularly since September 2011, and people can be quick to cast it aside as a backwards, troubled nation. And yes, there are problems regarding economics, rebel groups and international relations, but there are also hundreds of millions of welcoming people hoping to cast aside Pakistan’s damaged reputation.

The majority of Pakistanis practice Islam though their ethnicity is extremely diverse. Thanks to the myriad religions, cultures and empires that have gained prominence in the region at one time or another, Pakistan is a melting pot of Indian, Central Asian and Persian influences to name just a few. There are over 70 different languages and the northern Pakistanis of the Karakoram ranges have more in common with, say, their northern  Indian  or Afghan neighbours than those living in Karachi or Hyderabad.

That said, there are two things common to Pakistan wherever you travel and the first is cricket. The Pakistanis are mad for the sport with the current prime minister, Imran Kahn, having captained the national team to World Cup glory in 1992. The second is hospitality. A guest is a blessing from God, according to Islam, and you’ll find that the locals will go out of their way to share a cup of tea, a meal or a conversation – probably about cricket – with you.

Like many conservative countries, Pakistan takes a more traditional view when it comes to gender equality. Males are considered the head of the household and are generally responsible for providing for their family, with women often expected to stay hidden in private. This is slowly changing, however, with women across the country fighting for more independence against a long-standing patriarchy.

Pakistan has a long way to go in the eyes of many but that doesn’t discount what’s on offer right now: with a unconditionally welcoming population that loves to throw a party and host visitors, Pakistan may just be the best place you never thought you’d visit.

History and government

Human occupation of the area we know as Pakistan dates back some 300,000 years, with evidence of stone-age communities found in the northern Punjab region. These evolved into farming and herding communities that cultivated large areas of land, though it was the Indus Valley civilisation that really flourished in the basins of the Indus River. It’s not known why this civilisation collapsed, but they were eventually replaced by the Persian Achaemenid Empire until Alexander the Great rolled into town with his  Macedonian  army in 327 BC. When Alexander died, he left behind an enormous empire stretching from  Greece  to the Indus River, which was split among his generals.

Conquest after conquest

Pakistan continued to be a highly sought-after territory. Buddhism and Hinduism both prevailed in the area until the first Muslim foothold was achieved with Muhammad bin Qasim’s conquest in 711 AD. Islam spread throughout the region, culminating in the creation of the Mughal Empire, which covered modern-day Pakistan, Afghanistan,  India  and  Bangladesh . The Mughals were descendants of the Turks and their leader, Babur, was said to descend from Genghis Kahn himself . The Mughals were renowned for their architecture (think the  Taj Mahal and Red Fort  in India), as well as their interest in the arts, which blended  Persian , Indian and  European  influences. The empire started to crack in the early 1700s and by the end of the century a Sikh Empire had taken control of the Punjab region.

British colonisation

The British Raj ruled the Indian subcontinent, including much of Pakistan, from 1858–1947 after several confrontations with the Sikh armies. After victory in the Anglo-Sikh wars, and as a result of the influence of the East India Company, the British dominated the region though a national Muslim identity was slowly emerging. One of the key figures in this movement was Muhammad Iqbal, a writer and poet, who felt that a Muslim state was necessary in a Hindu-dominated region, though some argue that he advocated for a Muslim province rather than a partition of country.

The name ‘Pakistan’ was created in 1933 by Choudhry Rahmat Ali, a political science student, as an acronym for the five northern regions of British India: Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sind and Baluchistan. ‘PAKSTAN’ became ‘Pakistan’ for pronunciation purposes, and this led to the birth of the Pakistan Movement.

Independence

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan was granted independence from the British in 1947 (as was India). Once the borders were drawn, an unforseen issue arose in the Punjab region between Hindu minorities in Pakistan and Muslim minorities in India. A population exchanged was agreed upon but it was far from peaceful. It’s estimated that over ten million people migrated across the borders and that 1–2 million people died as a result of violence between the two religions. This clash was the basis of the still unresolved Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India. It’s worth noting, too, that Bangladesh was formerly known as East Pakistan and had a Bengali Muslim majority. In 1971, however, the Bengali Muslims split from their western family because of discrimination and a lack of attention from the government in Pakistan proper.

Pakistan is a regional (and nuclear) power with one of the world’s fastest-growing middle class. The problems are many, including corruption, terrorism and poverty, but the country is tipped to become a large and important economy. Imran Kahn, Pakistan’s current prime minister and former cricket captain, has prioritised tourism as an important source of future wealth.

Eating and drinking

Pakistan’s cuisine is a result of its myriad influences throughout history. Take your subcontinental staples, add some Middle Eastern flavours, mix in some Central Asia seasoning and you’ve got a seriously tasty variety of dishes – think everything from a spicy curry to the perfect shish kebab. These are a few dishes to look out for:

  • Nihari A hugely popular and traditional Muslim dish found across the Indian subcontinent. Take a slow-cooked shank of lamb, goat or chicken and stew it with some 50 spices including garam masala, cardamom and cumin. Serve with naan or roti and you’re laughing (and most likely napping too).
  • Sajji Originating in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, sajji is a simple, tasty meat dish. Take a whole lamb or chicken, marinate it in salt, skewer the entire thing and roast it over coals. Sometimes it’s covered in green papaya paste, sometimes it’s stuffed with rice, but one thing is for certain: it’s always delicious.
  • Halwa poori This dish has become a popular breakfast for the people of southern Pakistan. Take some deep-fried bread ­– that’s the poori – and serve with halwa (a traditional sweet), yoghurt and a chickpea or potato curry. It’s light and oh so right.
  • Kheer This traditional dessert is a rice pudding combined with almonds, pistachios, cashews and saffron and cardamom. Look for it in terracotta bowls from a restaurant or street stand and savour the sweet sensation once you break the skin with your spoon.

Plant-based options

Travelling as a vegetarian in Pakistan can sometimes be difficult. Meat is considered the highlight of a meal and while some classic vegetarian dishes like dahl can easily be found, they may sometimes be served with shredded chicken, for example. It’s important to be clear that you don’t eat meat and that includes fish and chicken. That said, there’s plenty of paratha and piping-hot roti to be had, you just need to be patient to find something more substantial.

Vegans will encounter quite a bit of difficulty as veganism just isn’t really a concept in Pakistan. Everyone except the poorest people enjoy a heavy meat-based diet and a lot of meals are cooked in either meat stock or ghee butter. Be sure to ask that your dish is prepared in a separate pot and without any animal products, but be understanding if this causes some confusion.

Of course, this is all a lot easier when you’re travelling with a local, someone who knows the language and the culture. If you travel with Intrepid, you’ll have a local leader who can help you decipher menus and recommend good plant-based choices.

Geography and environment

Pakistan has the dubious honour of hosting some of the most disputed borders in the world. The country is bordered by four countries –  Iran ,  India , Afghanistan and  China  – with disagreements over the Kashmir region (India and China) and the Durand Line (Afghanistan). Pakistan stretches from the Arabian Sea in the south to the mighty Karakoram mountains in the north and can be split into three geographical regions.

Northern highlands

Pakistan’s north is incredibly mountainous and includes the Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalaya mountain ranges. It’s home to the world’s second-largest peak K2 (8611 m) as well as more than 50 mountains rising above 6500 metres. It is an undeniably beautiful area but given the challenging terrain, the northern highlands have a sparse population with remote villages scattered throughout the valleys. The winters here are severe, as you’d imagine, with freezing temperatures and much snowfall. The Hunza Valley, through which the Karakoram Highway runs, sees temperatures between -5/-15°C (23/5­°F) during winter though it can reach the low thirties (86°F) in the summer period.

Balochistan

Pakistan’s southwest area is known as Balochistan, which borders both Iran and Afghanistan. It accounts for 44% of Pakistan’s land mass but less than 10% of the population, most of whom are concentrated in the city of Quetta. Poverty is rife here despite untapped reserves of natural gas and much of the landscape is dry and unable to be cultivated. The summers are hot and the winters can be freezing, though rainfall is relatively low compared to the rest of Pakistan.

Indus Plain

Much of Pakistan’s population and economy are focused on the areas surrounding the mighty River Indus. All of Pakistan’s rivers flow into the Indus and its fertile plains are responsible for most of the country’s food production and industry. The river shelters several endemic creatures including the Indus River dolphin, which is close to extinction, but is also the cause of devastating floods. Each year Pakistan sees heavy rain from mid-July through till September and the Indus will often flood a huge area of land, affecting millions of people across Pakistan.

Pakistan is home to shawls, spice and everything nice. Much like  India , Pakistan’s markets are an experience in their own right and even if you don’t plan on bringing something home, you’re unlikely to forget the bustle and banter as you make your way through the throngs. But if you do have space for souvenirs, the following may make some nice mementos:

There’s a long tradition of carpet weaving in Pakistan, dating way back to the Indus Valley civilisation. This continued through the Mughal Empire and the carpets made in Pakistan and Afghanistan were in high demand across the world, with Lahore being particularly famous for its rugs.

Pakistan is known for its onyx marble and while many think of onyx as being a black gem, you’ll find that Pakistani onyx comes in a range of colours. You may well find jewellery and handicrafts with streaks of gold, green and brown in specialist and market shops across the country.

Kashmiri Shawls

The disputed region of Kashmir is known for its woven shawls – cashmere is an anglicisation of Kashmir. Story has it that Napoleon gave one to both his wives, so if you’re after a gift to get you out of trouble, one of these (or two) may just be the perfect purchase.

Multan pottery

The city of Multan is located in southern Punjab and famous for its blue pottery, which was introduced by Arab artisans after Muhammad Bin Qasim conquered the region in the 8th century. The best places to purchase a vase or similar vessel are Multan and Lahore, otherwise you may not be getting the real deal.

Festivals and events

The people in Pakistan love a party and will go all out for birthdays, weddings and religious celebrations. You can expect a lot of noise and colour and a smorgasbord of distractions everywhere you look.

Independence Day

The 14th of August commemorates the independence of Pakistan and is celebrated nation-wide. Official celebrations include speeches and a gun salute, as well as cultural programs in the cities, while the people of Pakistan adorn their shops and homes in flags, bunting and banners. It’s a day for friends and family, with people taking to parks and other public places to celebrate their country.

Shandur Festival

Welcome to the highest polo match on the planet. Sitting at 3700 metres (12,139 feet), Shandur’s polo ground hosts a festival every July at the Shandur Pass, with teams from Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan facing off in an extremely aesthetic arena. It’s a shoutout to the equestrian traditions of Central Asia and the festival also hosts traditional folk music and dancing.

This Punjabi festival used to be held in February to celebrate the coming of spring by flying kites across the city. The sky was filled with colourful kites but make no mistake, this was no leisure activity. The kites were flown on special, glass-embedded strings in order to sever the strings of competitor kites and Basant was eventually banned because people were being killed by stray strings. In 2019 the government decided against lifting the 10-year ban on Basant, though many hope that the tradition will be reinstituted sometime soon.

Further reading

For inspiring stories to prepare you for your Pakistan adventure, check out these books:

Moth Smoke  – Mohsin Hamid

The Ice-Candy Man  – Bapsi Sidwha

The Buddha of Suburbia  – Hanif Kureishi

My Feudal Lord  – Tehmina Durrani

A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush  – Eric Newby

Kartography  – Kamila Shamsie

A Case of Exploding Mangoes  –Mohammed Hanif

The Reluctant Fundamentalist  – Mohsin Hamid

K2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain  – Ed Viesturs, David Roberts

Pakistan travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

When is the best time to visit Pakistan?

Pakistan’s climate is difficult to pin down as a single entity. It ranges from tropical and subtropical to semi-arid and desert, and then up north you’ve got the ridiculously beautiful ­– and ridiculously cold – mountainous areas incorporating the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges.

In the north, the mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan sees desert-level rainfall, but snow is quite frequent in winter. The trekking season runs from April to October and the area is generally sheltered from the monsoon rains experienced further south, though there may well be some showers, thunderstorms and possibly snowfall at higher altitudes.

The region of Punjab, which incorporates the cities of Islamabad and Lahore, has a sub-tropical climate with very hot summers. July and August see the southwest monsoon bring heavy rains, while September, October and November tend to be drier with a more manageable temperature range of 10–34°C (50–93°F), depending on where you are. Given Islamabad’s higher altitude and location at the foot of the mountains, it tends to be a little wetter than, say, Peshawar or Lahore, but if you wish to avoid the rain, your best bet is to avoid spending too much time in Punjab from July until September.

Is it safe to travel to Pakistan?

Pakistan is one of those countries that sets off alarm bells in the minds of friends and family – you're going where? Their reaction is understandable, given the news coverage of Pakistan over the past 20 years, and there's no doubt that some areas just aren't worth the risk. That said, you can rest assured that Intrepid would not take you anywhere unless we were convinced it was safe and trust us, there's more – so much more – to Pakistan than the media would have you believe.

Do I need a visa to travel to Pakistan?

Anyone traveling to Pakistan for tourism or business purposes must obtain a visa, which can be done on arrival (depending on your nationality) or online before your trip begins. You can also apply for a tourist visa at your local Pakistan embassy or consulate before traveling. Both e-visas and visas issued on arrival have differing lengths of stay, with e-visas valid for up to 3 months (but can be extended to 6 months) and VOA (visa on arrival) valid for a period of 30 days.

The page is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates. 

Last updated: 6 May 2023 

Is tipping customary in Pakistan?

While gratuities aren't compulsory on this trip, they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. If you are happy with the services provided, a tip is an appropriate way to say thanks. 

Most restaurants in Pakistan will not include a service charge on the bill so a tip can be added to the total amount. There's no strict rule, but 8–10 per cent is generally recommended. 

Over the years we have found that many of our travellers find the need for tipping local guides and operators to be both tiresome and embarrassing, especially if they don't have the correct small change. To overcome this, your leader might raise the idea of a group tipping kitty. At your group meeting, your tour leader may discuss the idea of running this kitty, whereby everybody contributes an equal amount and then your tour leader pays the tips as you go. The leader will keep a running record of all monies spent (except restaurant tips). The record can be checked at any time and any money remaining at the end of the tour returned to group members. This kitty does not include any tips you wish to give your leader and crew.

What is the internet access like in Pakistan?

If you’re planning to use your mobile phone in Pakistan (with either global roaming activated or by using a local SIM) you’ll find that the internet in major cities like Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi is quick and free wi-fi is often available through hotspots. Travellers will be able to find internet cafes in Pakistan's larger cities but internet access might be patchy or non-existent in more remote areas like the Hunza Valley. There have been instances of the government restricting connectivity and social media during periods of protest or religious celebration.

Can I use my mobile/cell phone in Pakistan?

Mobile phone coverage is generally good in the cities of Pakistan, although coverage may not be available in remote areas. If you want to use your mobile phone, ensure global roaming is activated before you arrive (but be aware of the fees this may incur).

What are the toilets like in Pakistan?

Most mid­- to high-range hotels in Pakistan will be equipped with Western-style, flushable toilets. You may well encounter squat toilets at restaurants and in public areas, and while these can take some getting used to, they become part of the experience once you’ve nailed your technique.

What will it cost for a...?

Pakistan’s unit of currency is the rupee. Prices here are approximate and shown in US dollars for ease of comparison.

  • Can of domestic beer = USD 2–3
  • Meal at a local restaurant = USD 3-8
  • Local bus ticket = USD 0.20
  • Cup of coffee (cappuccino or similar) = USD 1–2

Can I drink the water in Pakistan?

Drinking tap water isn’t recommended in Pakistan. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water and fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available, often boiled to use for tea. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and to peel fruit and vegetables before eating.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Pakistan?

Credits cards are not widely accepted in Pakistan, which remains a primarily cash-based society. You may be able to use a credit card in hotels and higher-end shops in cities like Islamabad and Lahore, but make sure you have enough cash available when leaving the cities.

What is ATM access like in Pakistan?

Pakistan lays claim to the world’s highest ATM, located at 4687 metres (15,379 feet) at the Khunjerab Pass. You’ll be able to find ATMs in most cities and towns, but be sure to take enough cash when travelling to more remote villages, particularly in the mountains.

What is the weather like in Pakistan?

The weather in Pakistan falls into four seasons.

 June–September sees monsoonal rains, with June being the hottest month of the year and reaching upwards of 45 °C (113 °F). The rains are notoriously unpredictable, with the monsoon sometimes skipping the Pubjab region altogether and sometimes causing widespread damaging floods.

The post-monsoon season of October/November sees both temperatures and rainfall reducing. While the days can warm and hot, the nights begin to cool with temperatures ranging from 10–30°C (50–86°F) and rain falling sporadically.

The winter months of December, January and February see fine weather across most of the country with a large variation in temperatures. The daytime is generally quite pleasant, with temperatures usually topping out at 20°C (68°F), though it can drop down to 3 or 4°C at night (37–39°F). The northern mountains are another story, with precipitation falling as snow and temperatures well below freezing.

The hot, dry season comes in March, April and May with averages in the mid-30s (95°F) in the low-lying areas, though it gets hotter up north until you reach the northern mountains.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before traveling?

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

What public holidays are celebrated in Pakistan?

  • 5 February Kashmir Solidarity Day
  • 23 March Pakistan Day
  • 1 May Labour Day
  • Varies Eid-ul-Fitr
  • Varies Eid al-Adha
  • 14 August Independence Day
  • Varies Ashura
  • Varies Eid Milad
  • December 25 Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday

Given Pakistan is a Muslim country, their public holidays follow the Islamic calendar, which is based off lunar dates.

For a current list of public holidays Pakistan, including those with moveable dates, go to: timeanddate.com/holidays

Is Pakistan a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

We recommend LGBTQIA+ travellers exercise complete discretion when travelling in Pakistan.

Pakistan is not a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers who wish to openly express sexuality outside of a very rigid, heterosexual binary. In fact, we do not recommend any public expressions of sexuality given Pakistan’s conservative values.

Openly LGBTQIA+ people can face stigma, harassment and violence in their everyday lives, with homosexuality technically punishable by life in prison or death. That said, Pakistan does recognise a third gender with transgender citizens afforded broad protections.

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting  Equaldex  or  ILGA  before you travel.

If you are travelling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travellers who do not wish to share a room.

Is Pakistan accessible for travellers with disabilities?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Pakistan can be a difficult destination to explore for travellers with disabilities. Even in large cities like Lahore and Islamabad, differently abled people – travellers and locals alike – are often overlooked in terms of infrastructure and policy.  

While international chain hotels are often built with the needs of accessible travellers in mind, homestays, guesthouses and locally run hotels are generally not fitted with ramps, elevators, shower rails etc.

If you have a battery-operated hearing aid, it’s a good idea to bring extra batteries.

If you do live with a visual, hearing or other impairment, let your booking agent or group leader know early on so they’re aware and suitable arrangements can be made. As a general rule, knowing some common words in the local language, carrying a written itinerary with you and taking to the streets in a group, rather than solo, can help make your travel experience the best it can be.

What to wear in Pakistan

What you wear in Pakistan will depend on what time of the year you’re travelling and where you are going. The autumn, summer and spring are generally quite hot across the low-lying areas and cool, loose-fitting clothing that is culturally sensitive, like a light shirt and trouser combo, is best. The northern highlands can get very cold, even in the warmer months, so be sure to pack a warm jacket, thermals, sturdy waterproof shoes and a windbreaker. Clothes that can be easily layered are best.

When entering mosques, women must have their heads, arms, legs and shoulders covered, and all people should dress conservatively. Please avoid shorts and if you’re in any doubt, we recommend playing it safe.

How do I stay safe and healthy while traveling?

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Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners, Eden Reforestation Projects and World Bicycle Relief. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

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India Vs Pakistan T20I World Cup 2024 Match Ticket Prices Skyrocket To Rs 1.86 Crore; Three Times More Than ODI WC

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The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup has set pulses racing as Phase 1 of ticket sales kicked off on February 22, amidst eager anticipation and excitement. With only a limited number of matches available for purchase, fans eagerly vied for their chance to secure seats, igniting a frenzy in the resale market. In just 10 days, ticket prices, especially for the highly-anticipated India versus Pakistan clash, soared to unprecedented levels, drawing comparisons to the excitement of NBA or Major League Baseball events.

The price for VIP tickets of India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2024 at New York are being offered for more than 41 Lakhs. (USA Today) pic.twitter.com/kURi3lCtKN — CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 3, 2024

Reports from USA Today shed light on the remarkable surge in ticket prices for India's matches – against Pakistan on June 9 in New York and against Canada on June 15 in Florida. Both matches, already sold out, witnessed resale prices more than doubling on platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek.

Initially, the ICC had set the minimum ticket price at INR 497, with the highest-priced ticket standing at INR 33,148, excluding taxes. Assuring transparency, the apex body emphasized that additional fees would not be imposed beyond the specified taxes. However, the resale market told a different story, with VIP tickets fetching prices nearing INR 33.15 lakhs, inclusive of platform fees, surging to INR 41.44 lakhs.

StubHub listed the least expensive ticket for the India-Pakistan encounter at INR 1.04 lakhs. Conversely, SeatGeek boasted the priciest ticket for the June 9 clash at INR 1.86 crore, inclusive of platform fees—more than triple the cost of the highest-priced ticket in the secondary market during the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. Viagogo, self-proclaimed as the "world's largest secondary marketplace for tickets to live events," showcased the most expensive ticket for the game at INR 57.15 lakhs.

The USA Today report highlighted the staggering ticket prices across premier sporting events. The World Series saw average ticket prices around INR 91,175, while courtside seats for the NBA Finals commanded nearly INR 20 lakhs. Notably, tickets for Super Bowl 58 fetched INR 7.45 lakhs, indicative of the unyielding demand for exclusive sports spectacles.

The price for VIP tickets of India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2024 at New York are being offered for more than 41 Lakhs. (USA Today) pic.twitter.com/QsklOjQOZn — Helping Hand Sk InfoMania (@HelpingHandSk) March 4, 2024
The ticket price for the Pakistan vs India match in the T20 World Cup will start from 1320 $. The stadium has a capacity of 34000 people. 34000×1320= 44,880,000 $. That's almost 45 million USD. #PakvInd #INDvENG #Cricket — Sports Philic (@BaigSports) February 29, 2024
The price of VIP tickets for India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2024 in New York will start from Rs 41 lakh. pic.twitter.com/I9NSPBdmZq — loud cricket (@Trendinggadget6) March 3, 2024
The price for VIP tickets of India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2024 at New York are being offered for more than 41 Lakhs. (USA Today) #t20 #WPL #TATAWPL #IPL2024 #WorldCup #indvspak #GGvDC pic.twitter.com/bkEcTzAJUh — Gully Cricketer 🏟️🏟️ (@GullyCricket_er) March 3, 2024

As the cricketing world braces for the exhilarating showdowns of the T20 World Cup, the soaring ticket prices underscore the unparalleled excitement and anticipation surrounding the tournament. With fans eagerly anticipating the clash of cricketing giants, the event promises to be a spectacle for the ages, transcending boundaries and uniting enthusiasts in their shared love for the game.

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Can Indians Visit Pakistan? Full Pakistan/India VISA Guide

  • Post author By Karl Rock
  • Post date January 31, 2020
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Can Indians Visit Pakistan? How to Get a Visa for Pakistan?

Because I’ve been to Pakistan three times from India and vlogged the entire trip , a common question I get from Indians is, “How can I visit Pakistan?”

Many Indians are interested in visiting what used to be part of India. And likewise, Pakistanis are inquisitive about going to India – when I was there many asked me what India is like .

Can Indians Get Tourist VISAs for Pakistan?

The short answer is no.

Indians are only eligible for business, pilgrim or visitor visas to Pakistan.

The business visa is for business activities – for example, Royal Enfield manufacture products in Pakistan so they would get a business visa to visit the manufacturing plants.

The pilgrim visa allows Indians to visit 15 sites in Pakistan for religious tourism.

The visitor visa is granted if you have close family members or friends in Pakistan and you can only visit a maximum of 5 cities for 3 months.

While the pilgrim visa sounds easy, it’s not guaranteed, and according to reports , Pakistanis have had their requests rejected when they wanted to visit India as pilgrims. Unfortunately, visa policy is usually tit-for-tat so such denials will likely limit Indians wanting to visit Pakistan for pilgrimage too.

Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, Pakistan

Why Can’t Indians or Pakistanis Get Tourist VISAs?

It’s to do with India and Pakistan’s relationship. Their relationship has been plagued by hostility and suspicion since partition. Until that changes, it’ll be difficult to travel to each other’s countries.

Both countries are paranoid about each others’ citizens being spies.

Visa agreements are reciprocal. Pakistanis can only get the same visas available to Indians. For full information, see the India-Pakistan Visa Agreement, 2012 .

Your Only Real Option to Visit Pakistan

All Indians and OCI cardholders can visit a small slice of Pakistan with the Kartarpur Corridor. I’ve written a full FAQ on how to visit Kartarpur .

Update: Many people are commenting asking how they can visit their Pakistani friends. You can try for a visitor visa, if that fails then you also have the option of meeting in the UAE.

Misinformation Online About VISAs

An Official Pakistan Government website says, “Tourist Visa: A non-extendable tourist visa valid for 14 days is issued by Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi” This is out of date, and the information is not valid anymore , we called the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi and verified that.

Let’s hope that one day this agreement gets updated, and Indians and Pakistanis can enjoy each other’s countries! The more we meet each other and realise we are brothers, the better the relationship will become.

Can Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) get a VISA for Pakistan?

NRIs have a much easier time getting a visa for Pakistan!

They can at least apply with their reason for wanting to visit Pakistan. If the immigration officer is satisfied with the purpose of a visit, they’ll be issued an appropriate visa.

If you want to read more about that process, visit your country’s Pakistan High Commission website. Or check out the High Commission for Pakistan (Wellington) website for information on that process in New Zealand.

Who to Contact for More Information?

For travel to Pakistan from India call the High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (New Delhi) +91 11 2611 0601.

For travel to India from Pakistan call the High Commission of India (Islamabad) +92 51 2833292 or +92 51 2833282.

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By Karl Rock

Karl Rock, is a Hindi speaking Kiwi ex-pat who take viewers behind the scenes of incredible India and its neighbours. He has visited every state and union territory in India, and its culturally similar neighbours – Pakistan and Bangladesh, and aims to make others fall in love with India and the subcontinent.

76 replies on “Can Indians Visit Pakistan? Full Pakistan/India VISA Guide”

Hi I Amandeep I want Pakistan visa in Indian passport ca n you tell me how I get the Pakistan visa in Indian passport

I want also😢

You can only get this if you have a friend or family member living here in Pakistan.

Friends meen ? Facebook, instagram or other social media friends is enough??

I also have a good frend in Pakistan . I want meet ….

I have friends over ther

How can apply for pakistan visa to meet my relatives in pak

Please tell how can I get visa for Pakistan if I wanted to visit my friend home

Hi Karl, you have inspired me so much. I love watching your videos. I am turning 50 shortly and going to take traveling seriously and with passion for rest of my life and your inspiring videos are one of the reason. Thank you.

Mai india jana hai

Welcome jii

Welcome brother

Hi, i got married in jodhpur,i m pakistan national i haven’t get india’s permanent citizenship yet, if i wana visit my family in Pakistan what to do?

Hey bro I m also a Pakistani and got married with a Indian girl we want to go India together. How can I get visa. Can you help me plz🙏 her want to see me with her. +923434924596 this is my WhatsApp plz help me if you can

Bhai mujhe bhi Pakistan ma krni ma india sa hu kuch ho sakta ha

I also want to marry in Pakistan how can I apply for visa please brother tell

Please help ne to go pakistan i wanna went to pakistan can u help me?

You can visit by legall manners

I m living in kashmir but i m soo curious to see visit in Pakistan very long time but due to bad relationship between india and Pakistan it’s not possible but my question is how can i go to vist Pakistan

If you have family or friends in Pakistan, you can go.

will it work if we are only social media friends?

I doubt it will work.

Sir can i have your number plz

I want to visit pakistan for meeting Hindu fimilay It’s my hearty choice to visit every place of Pakistan where hindu lives

It’s not possible to visit every where. You can choae 5 sites (cities) to visit in your single trip.

How much does it cost for visa from india to pakistan , since pakistan embasy is in delhi hoe much they charge for 4 days vsits visa and if we go by train or bus please calrify the amounts.

I want to visit Karachi Hyderabad coz I got lot of friends in there can I visit Pakistan being an Indian citizen. Plz can u help me with this My friends wedding in March.. 2021 How do I have to travel.. I already been to Pakistan in 2006 but know I want travel with my family and kids. Can I plz can u help me with this..

Hi. I’m talking to a guy online. He was born in India and he has gotten Canadian PR but still has an indian passport. I live in Pakistan and he wants to visit me in on a visitor visa. Would that be possible? 🙁 Please help!! 🙁

Probably not. He needs Canadian passport

Can any indian go for study in pakistan

I don’t think there’s a study visa. Call the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi and ask.

Me Indian m also want to go Pakistan mt wd my best frmd can any one help me 🙏please

I’m an Indian citizen lives in Dubai and want to visit Pakistan I’ve got friends there, what will be the procedures?

Can I go Pakistani 😊

i am from pakistan but now in dubai.and my friend in dubai but she belong to india.so i want to invite my friend in pakistan for marriage with me so how i apply pakisatni vizt visa for my girl friend.then she come and we get marriage

I was refused a visa to Pakistan in 1970. I am Indian origin and never lived in india and dont have Indian citizenship. I finally took an Afgan Airlines flight from Amritsar to Kabul. The pland had problems and had to land at Rawalpindi. We were there for about 8 hours. The Indians were kept at the transit hall with guards but 2 policemen took me on a tour and got me food. I had a very nice time at the airport One of the first question they asked me was if I was Muslim but i was born and grew up in a Muslim country, Malaysia. They called me brother.

Yr please koi to mujhe Pakistan jana koi rasta bata do, dill da mamla hai 😭

Get invitation from your “dil ka mamla” and also get info from Pakistani embessy or cuonsul the papers you need from your Pakistani dil ka mamla to get Visa.I hope it will help you.

Ayesha bahen kya kr skte h kchh bhi nahi. Meri bhi girlfriend Islamabad se thi aur m India se, mne bhot koshish ki lekin itni zyada political tension ki wjah se nahi ja ska, aur is year April me uski shadi uske cousin se ho gyi. I lost her just because of border and politics 😭😭😭😭😭😭

How to apply for katasraj temple I’m a santani want to visit my historical temple

Namaste Shubham. Happy Diwali. Every year a group of pilgrims go there from India. Please search news articles for this and call whoever is organising the tours.

Same here😢😢

Hi I am Tejasvi virdhi I am from India and I am very much fascinated by Pakistani culture ,their language and the beautiful town Murre on the outskirts of Islamabad ….Though I have never visited Pakistan but still I am very much fascinated…I really want to visit Pakistan and the beautiful Pakistani town Murre but I don’t know if I will ever be able to visit it because of the legal tensions between the two countries

I hope you can visit one day 🙏

Hello kral rock, my best friend is an indian girl we worked together in dubai . She still in dubai she wants to visit to Pakistan, can she visit in Pakistan?

It’s unlikely. Call the Pakistan Embassy in Dubai and ask.

Hello karl, iam working in Saudi Arabia , basically from India, my boyfriend is from Pakistan , we worked together here before, so I want to visit Pakistan, would that be possible?? Plzz help

Hi Tarar. If you have an Indian passport then it’s probably not possible. But contact the Pakistan High Commission (New Delhi) and ask them for a definite answer https://pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk/contact-us/ . Good luck.

Hi Karl, I like all the videos and you too, Can you vlog beautiful places in New Zealand, please…Love from Tamil Nadu, somewhere in a village.

Hi, Karl, I like all the video and including you to buddy. Can you do a vlog in New Zealand’s heavenly places and I like to tour European countries such as London, Canada, Switzerland and New Zealand countryside. Love from Tamilnadu, somewhere in a small village. I love you brother

Hi my wife family is in Pakistan i want to take my wife and my mother in law to Pakistan it’s that possible

Hi Muhammad, aapko VISA mil jana chahiye kyouki aapka pariwar Pakistani mein hai. Contact Pakistan High Commission (Delhi) for more help +91 11 2611 0601.

I’m an Indian and I want to visit the Shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar(R.A) but it is not in the list of 15 pilgrimage places of Pakistan. Is there any other way to visit Shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar(R.A) from India?

Not as far as I know sorry

I’m British Indian (ethnically Sindhi–my dad was born in Karachi pre-Partition). I should be good yeah?

Yup. Apply via your local Pakistan High Commission. If they act funny tell them about your link back to Pakistan via family.

Hi Karl,can Indian marry a Pakistani?

Hi Khansan, yes, it’s possible. But I don’t know how. Try find out how Sania Mirza did it, she married a Pakistani. I’m sure it’d be possible to meet and marry in another country like Dubai.

I just love the beauty of Pakistan and Afghanistan and i am a traveller i want to visit Pakistan’s Islamabad one day ..Can anyone tell me how can i go there ?If i dont get visa then any other option tht can help me visit Pakistan?And also i want to visit the historic cities of pakistan where India and pakistan ‘s ancient history is stored?can anyone help me ?

I want to visit pakistan beacouse my love is there and I want to marry her I really love her she also loves me wants marry me, so how can I go there for marry her please tell me any body help me …😢😢😢

I want to go Pakistan one of my biggest dream I have friends over there if possible then rlp my comment

I want to go to Pakistan coz it’s my fantasy to visit Pakistan once in my life. I have friends over and I have my love too . If possible then please help out in finding ways to visit pak

Is there any “Friends to rent to get visa” Website in Pakistan or in India? If the politicians are not going to do their work, than we, the ppl, have to do it.

I wanna love to visit Pakistan.

Love from Indian Punjab

Hey Manpreet. Pakistan will check and they will likely interview that person too. I know a few people whose sponsors have been interviewed. Don’t risk it.

Yes it could be possible if he has Canada visa or passport he can apply for a tourist visa

hi i just want to share my experience. i’m indian born canadian. in the past it was possible to visit both countries – when i was 18 and travelled to india on own for the first time – my ticket to bombay was with PIA and i had a stopover in karachi! anyways both countries are very petty and any restriction one place the other does the same. pakistani origin people (even if born in the US/Canada with foreign passports) are not allowed in india and even i had to show all my canadian passports for the past 50 years to prove i’m not pakistani and get an indian visa (i’m muslim). after watching all of karl’s pakistan videos i’m planning a trip to pakistan this september and have run into issues getting a visa because i’m indian born! i need to find a sponsor in pakistan who will send me a notarized letter of invitation and a copy of their shinaqti card before the embassy will give me a visa (thankfully i have some friends here who will get their relatives to do this) for indian passport holders it’s impossible to get a pakistani visitor visa unless they are sikh pilgrims or academics attending a conference

I would like to visit Pakistan, I live in Germany and have traveled to many Asian countries to my astonishment is it for international air travel still required that you need 2 Covid vaccinations to enter the country does anyone know more?

Can I get a visa to visit my ancestral village in Pakistan left behind during partition? Do I need to be sponsored by a facilitator organisation for this purpose such as an NGO?

Hey, the only way I know is to get proof of your ancestry and go to a Pakistan High Commission and show them and tell them the reasons you want to visit. If you’re in contact with family there it maybe be easier. There’s a family visa type you should look up on their visa website. Best of luck.

Dear Karl, Good informative article. Basically if you are a citizen (and passport holder) of these two contries then chance of visiting each other is almost nil and with current tensions and Pakistan’s financial situation it has become harder. I am Indian born but naturalized citizen of the USA and I had no problem in getting the visa. I went for the darshan of Ma Hinglaj (Nani Bibi) in 2006 and I was treated like a prince by everyone. You can read about this at http://offroadpakistan.com/2011/06/jay-shahs-pilgramage-to-mata-hinglaj/ The PK High commision in ~2009 told me that if there is a group and want to go to just one place of pilgrimage that is not on the original agreement of pilgrimage visa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_on_Visits_to_Religious_Shrines_1974 then they may consider. But, in general, people (even Pakistanis are concerened about safety in the Northwest Frontier – Balochistan.

Hope and pray that the peace prevails between the two countries soon and both propser. Love Jay Shah

Congrats bro. That must’ve been an incredible experience. Even I haven’t been there because Balochistan requires more permissions these days. Thanks for commenting.

I have pak pilgrimage visa for 15 days from canada .so should i report to police in pak while visit

Call the Embassy that issued you the visa and ask what you have to do.

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Pakistan is where it all started for Wild Frontiers and 25 years on it remains our spiritual home as well as one of the most exciting destinations we offer. Increasing in popularity but still untouched my mass tourism, the country offers warm hospitality, beautiful scenery, fantastic food and a host of cultural sites.

In the north west you’ll find some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. In the fascinating kingdom of Chitral you can explore Chitral Town and stay ...

In the north west you’ll find some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. In the fascinating kingdom of Chitral you can explore Chitral Town and stay with a prince, and a true highlight of a trip to Pakistan, visit our friends the Kalash, where you can spend a couple of nights learning about their lives and enjoying one of their colourful festivals. We also offer tours taking in the dramatic Shandur Polo Festival against an unbeatable mountain backdrop.

For walkers our journey to the roof of the world offers hiking amongst the Karakoram Mountains, which offers a great chance to explore the dramatic scenery and visit remote villages.

In the south explore the cultural and artistic capital of Lahore, with its museums, forts and old town, the cosmopolitan Karachi and the stunning UNESCO site of Mohenjo-Daro

Over the years we have grown very adept at negotiating our way around the political, cultural and logistical complexities of this fascinating country and forged close links with our friends there, even founding our own school in Baleygon. So, forget what you read in the news and come with us on a journey into a land whose very breadth and beauty will fill the heart of even the most seasoned traveller with an entirely new sense of wonder.

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Travel to Pakistan with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.

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Whether you want to travel on one of our award-winning itineraries or build your own journey from scratch, our expert consultants will help create the perfect tour for your tastes and budget. Below are a few suggestions of the kind of trips we can offer, all of which can be tailored to you.

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Catch a game of Frontier Polo

Catch a game of Frontier Polo

Check if there is a game on to see this wild version of polo played at altitude. Local teams contend in fierce competition with crowds of Chitralis in attendance. This fast-paced energetic game is a fabulous experience and a great way to chat to the locals.

Spend time with the Kalash people

Spend time with the Kalash people

Head out on a village walk to learn about this fascinating pagan tribe and their animist beliefs. Visiting our Kalash friends in their homes allows you to interact with them, hear their stories and learn about their distinctive culture and lifestyle.

Witness the Wagah Border Ceremony

Witness the Wagah Border Ceremony

Join the patriotic crowds to witness the extraordinary – and very bizarre – Wagah Border Ceremony. Watch the spectacle of the frontier guards of Pakistan and India squaring up to one another in an act of great bravado, pomp and ceremony.

Explore Lahore's Mughal Architecture

Explore Lahore's Mughal Architecture

With its magnificent Islamic monuments, spectacular reminders from the era of British rule, chaotic old city bazaar and modern status, Lahore remains high on the list of Pakistan's un-missable sights and is known as the country's cultural capital.

Feast on Street Food

Feast on Street Food

For unrivalled views over the Old City, there are several restored havelis providing a variety of tasty Lahore delicacies from fried fish to Chapli kebabs, to more exotic dishes like nihari and paya, all to be washed down with cool lassi or pink Kashmiri tea.

Go in search of wildlife

Go in search of wildlife

Explore Chitral Gol National Park to see if you can spot any markhor; a wild mountain antelope indigenous to these parts. If you are really lucky you might even spot the elusive and exquisite snow leopard!

Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery

Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery

Northern Pakistan is home to some of the most impressive mountain scenery on earth. Wind your way through lush valleys and up over impressive mountain passes, surrounded by high peaks and powerful rivers, you'll certainly feel on top of the world.

Drive the famous Karakorum Highway

Drive the famous Karakorum Highway

Embark on one of life's greatest adventures as you drive along the famous Karakorum Highway, following in the footsteps of traders, warriors, poets and pilgrims who have travelled this spectacular road for millennia.

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Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows

Pakistan is blessed with areas of matchless beauty and Fairy Meadows is considered one of the most beautiful locations in the region. A visit to Fairy Meadows requires a hike of approximately three ...

Hunza

The area known as Hunza lies on the ancient Silk Road to Kashgar and today the Karakoram Highway follows the same route, with Karimabad being the region's main town. This small, mountainous region ...

Islamabad

Islamabad has been Pakistan's capital since 1967 when it was moved here from Karachi. As a relatively young city compared with others in the country, Islamabad does suffer from being somewhat sterile ...

Karachi

Pakistan's most populous and most cosmopolitan city, Karachi lies on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Home to two of the country's busiest seaports, it began life as a fortified settlement in the early ...

Khaplu

Khaplu is a beautiful village just a few miles east of Skardu with picturesque terraced fields growing all sorts of crops. Khaplu was once a famous and wealthy kingdom and the Khaplu Palace was once ...

Lahore

Other than the many famous historical monuments, this city, the second largest in Pakistan, is also known for its beautiful gardens mostly laid out during the Moghal Empire and the British Raj. Its ...

Peshawar

Like many of the subcontinent’s bustling bazaars, the streets of old Peshawar – especially around Qisa Khawani, the storytellers bazaar – are a swirling kaleidoscope of colour, cultures,...

The Kalash

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Kalash Guesthouse Rumbur, The Kalash

Khaplu Palace, Khaplu

Khaplu Palace, Khaplu

Luxus Grand, Lahore

Luxus Grand, Lahore

The Eagle's Nest, Hunza

The Eagle's Nest, Hunza

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The weather conditions can be extremely varied. In the mountains of Pakistan, where you will often be travelling at heights of up to 3,000 metres, even in the middle of summer it can turn bitter; at the same time the temperature in Islamabad could be nudging 40 degrees. Generally though, outside of the months of June and July you should largely be OK.

Meet the expert, Clem

Clem is our Pakistan expert, who has travelled extensively in the region.

Speak to Clementine by calling +44 (0)20 3944 6258

USEFUL INFORMATION

Travel tips.

• Carry a bandana - the dust in the jeeps can be a nuisance

• Make sure you take a torch - power cuts happen

• Don’t drink too much Kalash wine - you WILL suffer!

• Carry something warm over the Shandur Pass - it can snow even in July

• If travelling by jeep ask the driver to take the roof off - you'll see a lot more

• Don't visit Lahore museum on the first Wednesday of the month - it'll be closed

Practical Information

Time: Pakistan is 5hrs ahead of GMT. A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com

Money: Currency: The currency in Pakistan is the Pakistani Rupee. To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com

A few points to help you plan: Payments are mainly made in cash. Only the few large hotels and banks accept credit cards and Travellers Cheques so they are basically useless. If using ATM machines, be sure to notify your bank before you travel. It is strongly recommended you travel with US dollars or Pounds Sterling in cash. On arrival you will be able to change money into the relevant currency and your tour leader can help you arrange this.

NB – please do not change more than you think you will need as in some cases you will not be able to change it back into hard currency.

Electricity: If using a camera with film we suggest photographers bring plenty of rolls. Those bringing video & digital cameras that require battery chargers should also bring a two-pin, continental style adapter. In most hotels you can charge from the mains using a travel adaptor plug.

Food and Alcohol: As an Islamic republic almost all alcohol is banned in Pakistan. Murray beer and whisky are available to non-Muslims at a few hotels but to be honest it’s hardly worth drinking. In the past customs used to confiscate any bottles they found tourists bringing into the country but in the last few years this has been eased and so long as one is subtle – no Johnnie Walker duty free bags, please! – you can bring in whatever you want. And a sundowner while at the Eagles Nest is very satisfying indeed. So if you want a good quality tipple, then bring it with you. Our local friends are also much appreciative if you have some to share!

The food in Pakistan is akin to that of its neighbouring country India. With many flavoursome dishes, it is an ideal location for vegetarians. That said, chicken and mutton are available for those that like their meat.

Vegetarians or those with special dietary needs can be catered for; however on some occasions the type of food may be limited. Please let us know your requirements as soon as possible so we can make any arrangements to cater for your needs.

Travelling Solo In Pakistan

All of our   small group tours   are designed to cater for   solo travellers : the number of solo travellers will vary from tour to tour, but usually over half will be travelling alone. Get all of the excitement of discovering new places combined with the security of travelling with an organised group, with like minded people.

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Will India travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025? PCB chairman looks for participation assurance at ICC meet

Last year, pcb was forced to agree to a sharing formula under which it hosted four games of the asia cup and the rest were held in sri lanka..

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expecting an assurance on India's participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week's ICC Meeting in Dubai. India have not travelled to Pakistan since 2008, last year also the BCCI didn't allow the team to play the Asia Cup in the neighbouring nation as the tournament was played in a hybrid model.

PCB chairman wants "participation assurance" from BCCI for Champions Trophy 2025.

According to a report on PTI, Naqvi will meet the ICC Executive Board and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah where he will be looking for assurance for the Indian team travelling to Pakistan. The mega ICC tournament will be played next year in February-March.

In the past few years, the cricketing action has resumed in Pakistan but bringing India for the Champions Trophy is going to be a trick task for PCB considering the political tensions between the two countries.

"The biggest worry for the PCB is whether India will send its team to Pakistan and there is no repeat of last year’s Asia Cup issues," a PCB source told PTI, citing the 'Hybrid Model' that was used last year.

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"Naqvi will try to assure the BCCI representatives that with elections (in Pakistan) completed and a new government in place, there will be no security or other concerns for them to play in Pakistan."

Pakistan have travelled to India in last year's ODI World Cup but the Men in Blue last toured Pakistan way back in 2008 for Asia Cup.

The source said Naqvi will also brief the ICC board about the upgradation of stadiums in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi and the Pakistan government's stance on India playing in Pakistan.

When a BCCI source was asked, he gave a standard reply.

"Playing in Pakistan is something that only Indian government can decide and BCCI will have to follow the government diktat. Also it is too early to even ask for government's permission and if their new chairman is expecting some kind of assurance in March 2024 for a tournament in Feb-March 2025, he is mistaken," the BCCI source said.

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Home » Asia » Pakistan » The 4 BEST Adventure Tours to Pakistan: Roam Wild in 2024

The 4 BEST Adventure Tours to Pakistan: Roam Wild in 2024

Ahhh Pakistan, you will forever hold a special place in my heart…

I first visited Pakistan in 2015 and in 2016 I solo-founded a tour company leading expeditions into this amazing country. I led the first expedition to Pakistan in 2017 and I have been to Pakistan six times over the last few years. I take great pride in my part of opening up Pakistan to the world, promoting this very misunderstood country at a time where that promotion was not often positively received.

I am no longer leading expeditions to Pakistan, read on to the end of the post to find out why, but I am still just as passionate about promoting this wonderful land and so, I am delighted to share with you… My four hand-picked choices for incredible leaders to take you around my favourite country in the world 🙂

I know Pakistan and, as far as I know, I was the first blogger to bring group tours to the country. I am proud of my part in opening up Pakistan to the world and I am stoked to see worthy and passionate adventurers continuing the good work…

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Quick Answer: These Are the 4 Best Pakistan Adventure Tours

  • Intentional Detours : Best Northern Pakistan Tour
  • Against the Compass : Best Co-Ed Pakistan Tour
  • Lost With Purpose : Best Pakistan Women’s Tours
  • Karakoram Bikers : Best Pakistan Bike Tours

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Hunza Valley + Chitral Women’s Tour by Intentional Detours

  • Price > $2200
  • Trip length > 16 days
  • Start/End > Islamabad/Islamabad
  • Accommodation > Hotels/Homestays/Guesthouses
  • Highlights > Offbeat Hunza Valley, Upper Chitral, Ghizer Valley

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Northern Pakistan Tour by Against The Compass

  • Price > $3072
  • Trip length > 14 days
  • Accommodation > Hotels
  • Highlights > Hunza Valley, Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Astore Valley

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Women’s Tours by Lost With Purpose

  • Price > $2750
  • Trip length > 20 days
  • Start/End > Islamabad/Lahore
  • Accommodation > Hotels/Camping/Homes
  • Highlights > Yasin Valley, Nanga Parbat Rupal Face, Hunza Valley, Lahore

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Biking Tours by Lost With Purpose

  • Price > $2350
  • Highlights > Ishkoman Valley, Hunza Valley, Chitral

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Pure Pakistan by Karakoram Bikers

  • Price > $3282
  • Trip length > 19 days
  • Highlights > Hunza Valley, Skardu, Deosai Plains

Why THESE Pakistan Adventure Tours?

In the past few years since I ran my first tour to magical Pakistan, foreign tourism to Pakistan has absolutely exploded, with many people choosing to travel with a tour group .

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While this is great in some aspects, it’s also, to be frank, cheapened Pakistan travel as the tour space is now VERY full and, frankly, some people who are operating tours to Pakistan should not be.

I know of a few instances where influencers who have NEVER stepped foot in the country are bringing groups with them on their first time-visit, which in my view is undeniably irresponsible and is not going to lead to the kind of depth of experience that one can have by traveling with somebody who really knows the country well.

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While Pakistan is safe even for independent travel, If I WAS opting to go on a guided tour, I would want to feel confident that my tour guide knows their shit. I’d want a guide that could really improve my experience and make it better because of unique knowledge, experience and connections within the country.

Diving in, here are just a few things that set the four operators I am recommending apart from the rest…

Prior Pakistan Travel Experience

Every single one of our epic tour leaders has spent a SIGNIFICANT amount of time exploring Pakistan independently. We’re talking real budget backpacking , hitchhiking and motorbiking to some of the least visited spots in the country, AND a whole host of mountain adventures under their belt.

Female Traveller enjoy with animal and localites of Pakistan

More importantly though, what sets the folks I am recommending apart from some other folks who really don’t care about Pakistan all that much is that have collectively spent years travelling through these lands on their own, for the pure love of Pakistan travel. Some of them (Samantha and Alex) speak Urdu, and all have extensive local contacts you can only garner from some serious time spent in the country.

Immersive Itineraries

Most Pakistan tour itineraries rarely careen off the beaten path. To be fair, it’s a fucking great path which I helped beat myself but Pakistan has more to offer than the classic; Fairy Meadows , the parts of Hunza that lie along the Karakoram Highway, Lahore.

Such tours these days can feel a bit less authentic as these areas have now been seeing tourists in significant numbers for a few years. With a bit more effort, or the help of an expert tour guide, one can still pretty easily get off the beaten path to explore parts of the country that are still relatively untouched.

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By going with one of my buddies though you’ll see a totally different side to the country and explore snazzy locales, hidden hideaways, and genuine experiences that will make you feel more like you’re backpacking Pakistan with a group of buddies, rather than being led around on a bus-tour.

You’ll hike, camp, and even spend some of your nights in cozy traditional homes sharing laughs and making memories around an old-school fireplace. These are tours by adventurers, for adventurers through and through and I’ve been careful about who I do and don’t recommend for your tour guides; choosing folks I know and trust to put your experience above making money.

Connections

Pakistan is a country that lives and breathes on connections, and as we all know, real connections cannot be built in a day. These four tour leaders have extensive on-the-ground experience which has allowed them to build enduring local relationships. You’ll see this in the itineraries, and in how they handle things on the fly.

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As mentioned, both Samantha, Alex and the Karakoram Biker founders also speak Urdu – though this isn’t necessary for you as a tourist, it can make a big difference in daily logistics from an operator’s perspective.

Alex, Joan and Lizzy were all travelling in Pakistan by early 2016. Samantha has more than made up for it with spending the last two years in the country, plus a cheeky 4-month stint back in 2019. You want somebody who really has traveled extensively BECAUSE they actually love the country, rather than because they are trying to extract money or Instagram followers out of it.

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Pakistan Adventure Tours Breakdown

Thinking about a journey to the most underrated country in the world but aren’t sure where to begin? Let’s have a look into the most epic Pakistan adventure tours on the market:

#1 Hunza Valley + Yasin Women’s Tour by Intentional Detours

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  • Price : $2100
  • Trip length : 16 days
  • Start/End : Islamabad/Islamabad
  • Accommodation : Hotels/Homestays/Guesthouses
  • Highlights : Offbeat Hunza Valley, Ghizer Valley

Why choose THIS Pakistan adventure tour?

Samantha literally lives in Pakistan. I met her two years ago at the guesthouse I had helped fund, we hiked together, we smoked together, we hung out… I went back to Bali, she stayed in Pakistan and spent the next two years exploring and learning the lingo.

Absolutely no backpacker (except locals themselves) knows more about the Hunza Valley than she does, as it’s specifically a village of Central Hunza that she now calls home. As such, you can expect a seriously local and certifiably unique adventure that will bring you a mountain experience like no other.

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But that’s not all- Intentional Detour’s Pakistan’s women tour also coasts through Yasin Valley, a fantastical hamlet of the Hindu Kush that 9/10 foreigners ignore. It’s a truly special place to get off the beaten path .

Samantha’s tour begins and ends in Islamabad, and will take you along on some of the most stunning road trips in Pakistan. Your first main stop after coming up the 3000+ meter Babusar Pass will be Hunza in Gilgit Baltistan, where you’ll really get a heavy dose of local life thanks to her unparalleled connections in the region. The tour includes time spent in two side valleys of Hunza that other companies simply aren’t visiting.

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You’ll then move along over the exquisite Gilgit-Shandur Road to Yasin, which also surpasses 3000 meters. Samantha has visited every single destination herself, including all chosen hotels and local homestays .

As Hunza and all of Gilgit Baltistan are indigenous lands, this tour also makes a pointed and conscious effort to ONLY support 100% locally owned businesses in the region.

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So you can rest assured that your money is being well-placed whereas sadly many tour operators to Pakistan pretty much book everything through travel agents in Lahore and not enough of the money makes its way into local hands.

DISCOUNT : Also, to further entice you, TBB readers can get a 5% discount on the tour by entering the code “ TBB ” on the sign up form.

Who is Intentional Detours?

Samantha is my buddy, through and through, she’s an impressive fucking lady and she has the coveted Will seal of approval. I vouch for her, she knows her stuff and, more importantly, she is a good and kind human.

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An intrepid traveller who set out to backpack full-time in 2019, Samantha has visited virtually every corner of Pakistan. This includes the Neelum and Broghil Valleys, the former of which only a small handful of foreigners have ever seen as it involves complicated permits and permissions which, thanks to her Urdu and connections, Samantha managed to arrange.

Samantha has now collectively spent 36+ months living and journeying about the country, and even speaks Urdu, which is Pakistan’s national language. Most other foreign tour guides don’t speak fluent Urdu.

You can find her on her blog , Youtube and Instagram which all feature an array of fantastic content about her life in Pakistan.

#2 Northern Pakistan Tour by Against The Compass

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  • Price : $3072
  • Trip length : 14 days
  • Accommodation : Hotels
  • Highlights : Hunza Valley, Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Astore Valley

With Against the Compass, you’ll be taken care of by true professionals who know how to run an expedition. Joan runs and organizes more tours to more far-flung lands than anyone else on this list, and his experience will shine through as he starts off his Pakistan group expeditions in 2023. Joan has traveled extensively in Pakistan and first rocked up in 2016 (I think).

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In just two weeks, you’ll get to visit the highlights of the Hunza Valley and also get to know Astore, one of Joan’s favourite places in Pakistan and a place he has some unique contacts. The journey will both start and end in Islamabad, with the final hurrah of the trip being an epic trek to Nanga Parbat Basecamp, Rupal Face that’s more off-beaten path than the more famous face on the Fairy Meadows side.

pakistan adventure tours men riding a motorbike on a dirt village road

You’ll stay in tried and tested hotels throughout, and overall a high standard of comfort while still getting off the typical tourist trail as you learn about Pakistan through experience.

DISCOUNT: TBB readers are also in for a cheeky discount, just enter the code TBB when checking out with Joan.

Who is Against The Compass? 

Joan Torres quit a corporate career and started travelling the world full time in 2016. From the beginning, he always sought out some truly epic and unvisited destinations – from Mali to Yemen, he’s been to every country your government warns you about.

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His travel blog, Against the Compass , quickly rose to success as he published more and more content on the world’s less-visited locales. I have a lot of respect for Joan and his blogging style. A few years ago, Joan registered his own tour company, Against the Compass Expeditions, and has since gained unparalleled experience in bringing travellers to difficult destinations. I’m a big fan of Joan, we’ve been in touch many years and more recently got drunk together in Barcelona. He knows his shit and his passion shines through.

#3 Women’s and Biking Tours by Lost With Purpose

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Women’s Tour

Biking Off The Beaten Path

  • Price : $2750
  • Trip length : 20 days
  • Start/End : Islamabad/Lahore
  • Accommodation : Hotels/Camping/Homes
  • Highlights : Yasin Valley, Nanga Parbat Rupal Face, Hunza Valley, Lahore
  • Price : $2350
  • Highlights : Ishkoman Valley, Hunza Valley, Chitral

Lost With Purpose runs two different twos to Pakistan – one for bikers (open to all) and the other specifically for female travelers . Her Pakistan women’s tour will ensure you get a fantastic taste of everything North Pakistan has to offer. From the less-visited Yasin Valley to the “other” Nanga Parbat Basecamp, the tour highlights places that most tourists don’t go and features a mix of hotel and homestay experiences.

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Alex’s tour partner, Aneeqa, is a female Pakistani traveller who runs her own licensed company as well. In a country as patriarchal as Pakistan, it’s bloody awesome to see two bad-ass, independent women partnered like this. You’ll even get to do a few epic treks , like Rakaposhi Basecamp and Nanga Parbat – Rupal Face, too.

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As far as motorbiking in Pakistan goes, Alex also runs several tours that wind through a mind-blowing loop of the Karakoram Highway and onward to the stunning Gilgit-Shandur Road that connects to Chitral. This tour is an ideal introduction to the mountains of Pakistan, as you’ll get to see a ton of major mountain sites fairly quickly.

Who is Lost With Purpose?

A fierce solo female adventurer and riveting storyteller, Alex Reynolds has been on the road full-time since 2016 and honestly, Alex is fucking awesome. She’s spent years dirt-bagging around South Asia, and like myself, quickly found herself enthralled by Pakistan.

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Her travel blog Lost With Purpose features some of the best writing in the industry – you’d be hard-pressed to find travel guides as honest and thorough as hers. I’ve shared many a hilarious WhatsApp message with Alex and, again, I vouch for her, she is an awesome person who truly cares about the personal development opportunities afforded by raw and rugged travel.

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Alex not only travels solo – she does so on her motorbike, which led to her adding motorbike tours to her yearly lineup. In addition to getting lost all over Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, Alex has also gotten well off the beaten path in the likes of Tajikistan, Iran, and Iraq. I have an adventure crush on her.

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#4 Best Motorbike Tour in Pakistan – Pure Pakistan by Karakoram Bikers

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  • Price : $3282
  • Trip length : 19 days
  • Highlights : Hunza Valley, Skardu, Deosai Plains

Why should you choose this Northern Pakistan tour package? 

This is the ultimate motorbike tour of Pakistan! It combines two of Karakoram Bikers’ top itineraries – Hunza and Skardu – into one epic trip across nearly every paved surface in Gilgit-Baltistan. If you want to experience one of the best road trips in the world , then this Northern Pakistan tour package is for you.

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The tour starts in Islamabad and proceeds to head north to Hunza via Naran. You’ll get to experience the best of the Karakoram Highway. You’ll visit Karimabad, see the majestic Attabad Lake and the Passu Cathedral. Your group will finish the KKH off at the Chinese border at the Khunjerab Pass.

But there’s more! 

You’ll then head back toward the KKH to coast through the pastoral Astore Valley, Rama Lake, and the famous plains of Deosai.

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By the time you reach Skardu and the “Cold Desert” of Shigar, you will have ridden through an enormous variety of landscapes. 

In terms of logistics, Karakoram Bikers will organize everything for you. This includes the bikes themselves, fuel, maintenance, tasty local food , and accommodation. They also utilize an assistance vehicle, which is full of water and first aid supplies. Sounds pretty comprehensive if you ask me. 

Who are the Karakoram Bikers? 

Karakoram Bikers is the motorcycling wing of the famous Karakoram Club – a home-grown Pakistani initiative of explorers and hikers who have made huge efforts to open up Pakistan to tourism.

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Shah and Lizzy are the heads of the club and have lead numerous tours around the mountains of Gilgit Baltistan and beyond. I know Shah personally and we’ve hiked, biked and smoked together many times. He’s the fucking man.

DISCOUNT: TBB readers also get a $130 discount with Karakoram Bikers! Once you’ve selected your Pakistan adventure, just use the code “Backpacker” when checking out.

Final Thoughts on These Pakistan Adventure Tours

My own history with Pakistan tours is… complicated. I first visited the country in 2015, and in 2016 I solo-founded a tour company, Epic Backpacker Tours, leading tours to Pakistan and Iran (leaning on my wife’s contacts and my own extensive time in the country). I led the first tour to Pakistan in 2017.

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After three years of running the company, I bought in outside help and gave them 50% of the company as I wanted them to feel ownership; a concept I was passionate about at the time but which was ultimately rooted in misunderstood communism.

I continued to solo-fund the tour company during challenging times (looking at you, Covid) to support my Pakistani friends on the ground. All the while, the ‘help’ I had brought on kept asking me for more money in different ways and trying to get a larger percentage of the company off of me, despite the fact I was funding an unprofitable business.

After a mental breakdown on account of a challenging divorce and other personal reasons – very difficult times friends – I made a snap-decision to move away from this toxic relationship and I relinquished my share of the company, to be rid of a relationship that was causing me daily stress. The one condition was that my legacy contributing to the Pakistan tourism scene would be respected.

But unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. My history in the company hasn’t been preserved, and information on the internet has been manipulated to remove my contributions, and credit my former partner for all the work I had done. My former partner claims he first visited Pakistan in 2015, and that he founded the company.

I learnt some big lessons here, I had major heeby-jeebys about the guy I bought in to help me with the project from the start but I needed the help and he was available, so I ignored my intuition. Interestingly, this guy was the only person my dog ever tried to attack… I should have listened to my wise adventure doggo because my ‘partner’ turned out to be manipulative and, simply put, a liar. Today, the tour company Epic Backpacker Tours is still in operation but the guy I brought in has written me out of the story, inserting himself into my copy and attempting to dilute my legacy; He claims he visited Pakistan in 2015 (This is when I first visited, the first time he visited Pakistan was 2018, as an employee) and that he founded the tour company himself (a bald-faced lie).

This false information is still up upon the internet, and whilst I have a dizzying amount of voice messages, invoices, emails and Whatsapp messages showing the true story of this person coming on as an employee, I have at this point decided to let it go and not engage unless engaged. If I am engaged in any way, I’ll pop it all up online. Obviously, I strongly recommend NOT traveling with somebody who lies about when they first stepped foot in the country.

Losing the tour company did however make me truly sad, as I poured my heart and soul into this project. Despite everything that happened afterwards and the friction caused by it, it was still my baby, and I was proud of being one of the first (or maybe the first) travel bloggers to bring a group to Pakistan. It was also an important moment in my journey as launching the tours is what enabled me to scrape funds together to grow The Broke Backpacker.

I could go on and on with more details, but I don’t think this’ll serve you, dear reader. I have, at this point, let go of my mistake. The mountains know, and they shall avenge me.

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The thing is, Pakistan IS an absolutely amazing country, it is also somewhere that often DOES make sense to travel with a tour group, especially if you are shorter on time, as logistics can be challenging and quality contacts hard to make. There are now however SO MANY operators out there that it’s hard to find the best tour options for Pakistan and so I sat down and penned this out, to assist you dear reader in picking the best experience for your journey to Pakistan.

Pakistan truly is the trip of a lifetime and I’m delighted to be able to advise you on how to find an honest, experienced, guide who can show you this marvelous destination.

Now go, friends! Embark on an amazing adventure to Pakistan with someone who truly cares and has taken the time to develop new routes, connections, and language skills!

But first, let me give you a bit of extra juice before you move on with your grand adventure plans.

Pakistan Travel Tips

A few more cheeky Pakistan travel tips to get you excited for a tour of a lifetime…

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You will need a visa to travel to Pakistan, which can these days be obtained online at their E-visa website . Each operator will provide you with a “letter of invitation” (or LOI) to ensure you get the visa, but you’ll have to cover the application costs yourself, which range from $10-$60 depending on your nationality.

Camping in Pakistan

Not every tour will involve camping, but for those that do, you might want to invest in a piece or two of a quality tent . Camping under the billion-starred skies of Pakistan have been some of my favourite nights on the road.

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Food + Water

Pakistani food is spicy AF – though in the mountain regions you’ll find very different dishes that seem to more closely resemble European tastes. While it is a heavily meat-focused nation, vegans and vegetarians will find themselves satisfied – the hoilo garma in Hunza is a particularly epic meatless dish.

Tap water in Pakistan is NOT SAFE to drink ANYWHERE. I recommend grabbing yourself a Grayl before heading out on your adventure, not only will it save you money but it also does something for Pakistan’s trash problem. (Which isn’t as bad as India’s at least.)

What to Wear

Respect goes a long way in Pakistan – this is a conservative country, and you do want to show that you care about cultural norms. No, you don’t need to wear a hijab (except in mosques) BUT modest clothing like long, loose shirts are a must.

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Many men wear Western clothes, which is fine, but shorts will make you stick out. It’s also important to mention that while places like Hunza are quite liberal, that doesn’t mean you should dress like you’re in Bali. 99% of women still wear the local outfit, the shalwar kameez, which also happens to be one of the comfiest outfits out there.

Alcohol and Beyond

As an Islamic Republic, Pakistan is nearly 97% Muslim, BUT alcohol isn’t fully illegal. While you certainly won’t find bars, liquor stores, or clubs, some “wine shops” and upscale hotels are legally allowed to sell to foreigners and non-Muslim Pakistanis.

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I think you’ll be just as surprised as I was with how open Pakistan really is – the country also has some of the best hashish in the world (which is technically illegal but not policed). The Hunza Valley and parts of Upper Chitral are also known to brew their own moonshine from local fruit – though do be warned that it is STRONG.

Pakistan Travel Insurance

Travel insurance (that actually covers Pakistan) is a MUST, amigos. While basic medical care is super cheap, you want to be prepared for absolutely everything… these days more and more companies cover Pakistan, and some tours will even require you have it.

ALWAYS sort out your backpacker insurance before your trip. There’s plenty to choose from in that department, but a good place to start is Safety Wing .

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FAQ About the Best Pakistan Tour Packages

Is pakistan safe.

Indeed it is! In fact, it’s the most hospitable place I’ve ever been. The mountain regions are particularly secure, which is where all these Pakistan adventure tours are focused on. Hunza Valley in particular is one of the safest places in the world.

What is the food like in Pakistan?

Food in Pakistan’s major cities is spicy as can be – but very meaty. Do try the chicken karahi. Hunza food (and that of other mountain areas) is very different and spice-free.

What level of fitness is required for these Pakistan adventure tours?

None of the tours involve any serious or technical hiking, but you’ll need to be moderately fit to keep up with the day hikes and active itineraries of each tour.

What is accommodation in Pakistan like?

You’ll encounter a variety of Western-style hotels, local guesthouses, and actual homes on any of these tours. While Western comforts may not always be available, clean and cozy spots will be.

What’s the weather like in Pakistan?

Pakistan’s major cities will likely be a minimum of 30 degrees during any of these Pakistan tours. The mountains, however, have a much nicer climate that can be compared to what you’d find in Northern Europe or the Northeastern United States. While a good jacket is absolutely needed, you will not freeze.

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New Zealand will travel to Pakistan for five-match T20I series in April

N ew Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Ahead of the T20 World Cup , the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that New Zealand will travel to the country for a five-match 20-over series.

The series will take place between April 18 to 27, with the Kiwis arriving in Pakistan on April 14 for sufficient training and practice sessions ahead of the T20 World Cup which will start in June.

In the last 17 months, this will be the Black Caps ' third visit to Pakistan , the first was held in December 2022 till January 2023, when the Kiwis played two Tests and three ODIs against the Men in Green.

The 2022-23 Test series finished as a 0-0 draw, while New Zealand won the ODI series by 2-1.

While announcing the series' schedule, Pakisan's Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla said that the tour symbolises mutual respect between the two countries.

"In a testament to the unwavering camaraderie between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC), we are delighted to present the schedule for New Zealand men's team tour to Pakistan 2024. This tour symbolises the deep-rooted ties and mutual respect that define the relationship between our two cricketing nations," Usman was quoted by ICC as saying.

"Our avid cricket fans and the people of Pakistan will welcome the New Zealand team again and we hope to have yet another competitive series which is a key part of our buildup to this year's ICC T20 World Cup ," he added.

Earlier this year, Pakistan visited New Zealand and faced a 4-1 defeat in T20Is.

The first three T20I matches of the current series will take place in Rawalpindi . Following that the visitors will travel to Lahore for the remaining two games.

Full schedule:

1st T20I in Rawalpindi : April 8.

2nd T20I in Rawalpindi : April 20.

3rd T20I in Rawalpindi : April 21.

4th T20I in Lahore : April 25.

5th T20I in Lahore : April 27. (ANI)

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