About 65 kilometres from Karachi, beside the waters of Gharo Creek, lie the Bhanbhore Ruins, one of the most important archaeological sites in Sindh. Also written as Banbhore, Bhambore or Bhambhore, the site preserves evidence of settlement from approximately the first century BC to the early 13th century AD. Its fortification walls, bastions, streets, industrial...Read More
Burzil Pass is a historic high-altitude mountain pass in Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan. It rises to 13,808 feet, or 4,198 metres (approximately 4,200 metres), and is known for its open alpine landscape, remote mountain road and important place in the history of travel between Kashmir and Gilgit. Long before modern highways reached northern Pakistan, Burzil formed...Read More
Shandur Pass is a broad, high plateau at roughly 3,700 metres (about 12,200 ft) on the road between Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan. Travellers come for the open alpine scenery, the lakes and summer pastures, and above all the Shandur Polo Festival, held each summer on what is widely described as the world’s highest...Read More
Is Pakistan safe for tourists? What should women wear? Where should you go on a first trip? How many days do you need, and what is travelling around the country actually like? These are some of the most common questions foreign travelers ask before visiting Pakistan. They are understandable because Pakistan remains less familiar to...Read More
If you have seen the Passu Cones from the Karakoram Highway and wondered what lies beyond them, the Patundas Trek takes you deeper into that landscape. Located in Gojal, Upper Hunza, Patundas is a high-altitude meadow surrounded by glaciers and some of the most impressive mountains of the Karakoram. The trek begins around Borith Lake...Read More
Shimshal Valley is a remote Wakhi mountain valley in northern Pakistan, the gateway to the 4,735-metre Shimshal Pass and one of the country’s most distinctive high-altitude trekking destinations. Hidden deep in the Karakoram, the valley combines dramatic peaks and glaciers with traditional pastoral life, historic mountain routes and a remarkable community of mountaineers. Located in...Read More
Whether you’re an international traveler planning your first trip to Pakistan or a Pakistani eager to explore your country’s rich heritage, discovering the best historical places in Pakistan can encounter the same challenge: there is simply too much to see. From ancient civilizations and Buddhist archaeological sites to Mughal forts, Sufi shrines, royal palaces, and...Read More
Long before Rome built its roads or Egypt raised its pyramids, one of the world’s most sophisticated urban civilizations was already thriving quietly and methodically in what is now Pakistan. Harappa, located in present-day Punjab, was one of the great urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization. It belonged to a world that left behind...Read More
The Chaukhandi Tombs are one of the most remarkable historical and cultural landmarks in Pakistan. Located just outside Karachi, this centuries-old necropolis is famous for its intricately carved sandstone tombs, distinctive funerary architecture, and deep-rooted tribal history. Unlike royal monuments, the Chaukhandi Tombs represent the lives of tribal communities, preserving their traditions, values, and artistic...Read More
When people imagine historical monuments, they often think of palaces, forts, or temples. However, some of the most remarkable sites are in unexpected places. Makli Necropolis, located near Thatta in Sindh, Pakistan, is one such hidden gem. Spanning approximately 10 square kilometers and containing hundreds of thousands of tombs, it is more than a graveyard....Read More
