Pakistan offers incredibly diverse landscapes and cultural experiences, leading to a wide variety of tour options. Here are the names and types of tours commonly available:
Adventure & Nature Tours
These tours focus on Pakistan’s natural beauty and include activities such as trekking, hiking, and jeep safaris.
- Hunza Valley & Khunjerab Pass Tours: Explore Karimabad, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, and the Pakistan-China border.
- Skardu Valley Tours: Includes visits to Shangrila Resort, Shigar Fort, the Cold Desert, and Manthoka Waterfall.
- Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Treks: Hike through alpine forests for views of the world’s ninth-highest mountain.
- K2 Base Camp Trek: A challenging expedition through the Baltoro Glacier to the base of the world’s second-highest peak.
- Deosai National Park Safaris: Explore the high-altitude plateau known for its unique wildlife (Himalayan brown bears, marmots) and Sheosar Lake.
- Swat Valley & Kalam Tours: Discover the “Switzerland of the East” including Malam Jabba ski resort and Mahodand Lake.
- Neelum Valley & Azad Kashmir Tours: Explore the lush green valleys and lakes of picturesque Kashmir.
- Naran Kaghan Valley Tours: Popular for lakes like Saif-ul-Malook and the Babusar Pass.
Cultural & Historical Tours
These tours focus on Pakistan’s ancient history, archaeological sites, and vibrant city life.
- Lahore City Tours: Explore Mughal architecture including the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Shalimar Gardens, and attend the Wagah Border Ceremony.
- Islamabad & Taxila Tours: Visit the Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Saidpur Village, and the ancient Buddhist/Gandhara ruins of Taxila (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Karachi & Sindh Heritage Tours: Explore the commercial hub, visit the founder’s mausoleum, beaches (Clifton, French Beach), and UNESCO sites like the Makli Necropolis and Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta.
- Peshawar & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cultural Tours: Discover ancient Peshawar city, Mahabat Khan Mosque, Qissa Khwani Bazaar, and the historic Khyber Pass.
- Southern Pakistan/Indus Valley Tours: Journeys covering Sufi tombs, the ruins of Mohenjo-daro, Multan, and the Cholistan Desert forts.
