Pakistan / اسلامی جمہوریہ پاكستان – Let’s explore here

Pakistan is a stunningly beautiful country in central Asia. It has a very long, rich and troubled history. It is divided into three major areas – the northern highlands, the Indus River plain, and the Balochistan Plateau. The highlands (think Hindu Kush, Pamir mountains) contain five of the highest mountains in the world, including K2, the second highest mountain on earth. In the East of the country is the Great Indian Desert, most of which sits in India. Its neighbours include China, India, Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

What currency do they use in Pakistan?

In Pakistan they use the Pakistani rupee. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

They speak Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi in Pakistan. English is also widely spoken.

What time zone is Pakistan in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Pakistan?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Pakistan?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

What is the weather like in Pakistan?

There are four distinct seasons in Pakistan – a cool, dry winter from December through February; a hot, dry spring from March through May; the summer rainy season, or southwest monsoon period, from June through September; and the retreating monsoon period of October and November. Beware the monsoon season with its very heavy rainfall, which can lead to mass local flooding.

Current travels

Due to the land border issue in Azerbaijan (see our blog), it’s unsure whether we will visit the Stans in the short term. It may be that we visit them from the other direction (i.e. from China), once we’ve travelled up through the Americas. As such, we do not have an itinerary for visiting Pakistan as yet. When we do though, hopefully it will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Pakistan?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Pakistan.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

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