Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Just east of the zoo in Margalla Hills, a road leads northeast for 1km to Saidpur, a (formerly Hindu) village still famous for pottery. Scheduled to open…
Must-see attractions in Pakistan
Karakoram Highway
The brightly painted complex behind the Baltistan Tourist Cottage includes a mosque, an imam barga (a hall used during Shiite festivals of Ashura and…
Karakoram Highway
A unique collection of Hunza history is packed into the dusty Cultural Museum: utensils, musical instruments, a stuffed snow leopard, gems and firearms,…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The buzzing Rajah Bazaar is a kaleidoscope of people and merchandise spreading in every direction from chaotic Fowara Chowk. You could spend hours…
Pakistan
Built by the ul-Mulks near the end of the 19th century. Its pinkish walls and white onion dome make it one of north Pakistan's most distinctive mosques,…
Karakoram Highway
Choar is a vast alpine meadow area, as big as Alai itself, a long day's walk (one way) up either the Rupkanai or Nogram Khwars. It's accessible only from…
Karachi
On a hill above Clifton Beach is the Ziarat of Abdullah Shah Gazi, a green-domed shrine dedicated to a 9th-century Sufi. Qawwali (Islamic devotional…
Karakoram Highway
Uphill from polo ground is the Khaplu Palace, currently under restoration by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. If you get lost, the local word for it is…
Karakoram Highway
The huge tent in the garden of the PTDC K2 Motel was set up in 2004 to commemorate the first successful summiting of K2 by an Italian expedition in 1954…
Karakoram Highway
Local police are usually happy to show guests around the Fort, where they are stationed. Your hotel manager may be able to help organise this. The…
Karakoram Highway
Check out the Petroglyphs near the Indus bridge (to Darel). They include a detailed Buddhist tableau and many inscriptions and travellers' names, pecked…
Lahore
This gallery, not to be confused with the Alhamra, houses Lahore's largest permanent collection of artwork. There are two floors exhibiting fine paintings…
Karachi
Also known as Quaid-i-Azam House, the imposing British Raj mansion Flag Staff House was once owned by Mohammed Ali Jinnah. It was built over 100 years ago…
Karakoram Highway
This striking mosque, which includes a complex of spring-fed bathhouses and pools, is 5km east on the Murree road, near Nawan Sheher village. A small…
Lahore
A central place to slow the pace and chat to locals is pleasant Bagh-i-Jinnah. There's an open-air theatre that has frequent nightly performances (in Urdu…
Lahore
Masti Gate in the north of the Old City leads to the 1614 Begum Shah Mosque, named after Maryam Zamani, the mother of Emperor Jehangir. If you're keen to…
Lahore
At the eastern end of The Mall, Aitchison College, the 'Eton of Pakistan', is the most prestigious school in the country. Run on the lines of an English…
Lahore
This small but high-quality gallery focuses on Pakistani art with items selling upwards of Rs6000. There's also a little café, replete with spongy sofas,…
Lahore
Southeast of Bagh-i-Jinnah on Race Course Rd, the cool, green Race Course Park is the place to catch a polo game. It's also good for a stroll or jog -…
Karakoram Highway
Visitors should find the time to stroll around the peaceful and attractive village to meet the locals and view the beautiful wooden Mosques: Khilingrong…
Karakoram Highway
Up Kashmir Rd is the three-storey Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Saba, a pastiche of colours and styles. Built in 1937 as a gurdwara, it's now the Mansehra…
Lahore
Just off MM Alam Rd (turn at KFC) this classy gallery has an innovative collection of paintings by Pakistani artists. The paintings are also for sale …
Karachi
Wazir Mansion is where Jinnah was born and brought up. The house contains a few relics related to the revered leader. Advance warning is needed to visit,…
Lahore
The small Sunehri Masjid, in the centre of the Old City, was built in 1753 by Bikhari Khan and is famous for its three gilded domes and gold-plated…
Karakoram Highway
Along the Shigar Valley wall, downriver of Bauma Lungma, are recently excavated Buddhist Ruins, including monastery foundations and rock inscriptions from…
Karachi
In Flag Staff House, this museum is beautifully maintained. You can see Jinnah and Fatima's private apartments, with period furniture and accessories -…
Cathedral Church of the Resurrection
Lahore
The Anglican Cathedral Church of the Resurrection has an English language Communion service at 08:00 and 17:00 on Sunday. There are several other churches…
Karachi
The beautiful French Beach, is about 40km from central Karachi. It's relatively private, and is pretty much the reserve of Karachi's upper classes and…
Karakoram Highway
Archaeological researchers say there are Buddhist Ruins near Pishora village, 8km north of Batagram, though you would need good local help to find them.
Pakistan
In the centre of the new town is a Memorial Arch to Louis Cavagnari and his Guides, whose Kabul murder in 1879 helped spark the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
Pakistan
This is the honorific nickname of the colourful shrine to the Akhund of Swat, behind the Saidu Sharif police station and near the old Wali's residence.
Pakistan
You'll find some of Kashmir's best-known handicrafts, including brightly coloured woollen shawls and walnut woodcarvings, in the mazelike bazaar.
Pakistan
Sometimes hosts international cricket matches. In the same complex is a children's fun park and some moderately priced restaurants and shops.
Pakistan
Until 1880 (when the mehtar of Chitral took it) Mastuj was the 'capital' of the Kushwaqt state stretching eastwards into Ghizar.
Karachi
Many of the city's most architecturally interesting British Raj buildings are now used as government offices. They include Frere Hall.
Karakoram Highway
Shinkiari and Kashmir Rds curve round a hill, with Kashmir Bazaar sprawled across the top, its narrow lanes in semipermanent shadow.
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
International cricket matches, including test matches, are played here. Consult local newspapers or the PTDC for up-to-date details.
Karakoram Highway
A congested quarter of crumbling colonial architecture, full of noise and traffic and the smells of cooking oil and barbecued meat.
Karakoram Highway
In Gurdwara Bazaar, beneath the arch, is a former Gurdwara built in 1943, abandoned at Partition and now used as municipal offices.
Karakoram Highway
St Luke's Church, near the PTDC, is as old as the town. A melancholy Christian cemetery can be found 500m up Circular Rd.
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