34 days in Pakistan Itinerary

Seen by many to be the most forward-thinking, culturally important, and artistic of the country's metropolises, Lahore has plenty of charms, plenty of history, and plenty of people.

Get some cultural insight at Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Your inner history buff will appreciate Lahore Guided tours and Shahi Hammam. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Fort Food Street, brush up on your military savvy at Army Museum, walk around Jilani Park, and pause for some photo ops at Jehangir's Tomb & Kamran's Baradari Pavilion.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Lahore online travel planner.

San Francisco, USA to Lahore is an approximately 26- hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Lahore is 13 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in December, expect nights in Lahore to be about the same, around 45°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Nathia Gali.

Nathia Gali or Nathiagali is a mountain resort town or hill station in Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. On the 17th (Mon), trek along Mukshpuri Top and then hike along Dunga Gali Pine Line Track. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Quaid-e-Azam Tourist Lodge and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Thandiani.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Lahore to Nathia Gali in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In December in Nathia Gali, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Chitral.

Chitral: Khowar for "field"), is the capital of the Chitral District, situated on the western bank of the Chitral River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Step off the beaten path and head to Chitral Gol National Park and Chitral Valley. Take a break from the city and head to Shandur Pass and Tooshi Game Reserve. There's much more to do: appreciate the views at Bumburet Valley, steep yourself in history at Chitral Fort, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tirich Mir.

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You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Nathia Gali to Chitral in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Nathia Gali in December, with highs in Chitral at 57°F and lows at 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Islamabad.

The country's capital since 1963, Islamabad has the look and feel of a planned administrative city because, by and large, that's exactly what it is.

Jaulian Buddhist Monastery and Taxila Ruins are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Trail 5 and Margalla Hills. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Islamabad: Pir Sohawa (in Haripur) and Kashmir Point (in Murree). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Bird Aviary, take in the spiritual surroundings of Faisal Mosque, take in nature's colorful creations at Rose and Jasmine Garden, and wander the streets of Saidpur Village.

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Fly from Chitral to Islamabad in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Chitral in December, things will get a bit warmer in Islamabad: highs are around 70°F and lows about 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Skardu.

The notable peaks that surround Skardu may be rugged, daunting, and otherworldly, but the imposing reputation of its most famous natural attractions belies the more fertile, diverse, and homely aspects of the town.

Explore hidden gems such as Shigar Valley and K2 Museum. Visiting Upper Kachura Lake and Deosai National Park will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Manthal Buddha Rock and contemplate the waterfront views at Satpara Lake.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Skardu trip maker.

Fly from Islamabad to Skardu in 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Kel.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): delve into the distant past at Sharda Peeth. Keep things going the next day: take a memorable drive along Gurez Valley (Kel to Taobat).

For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Kel online trip planner.

Drive from Skardu to Kel in 11 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel to Hunza.

A tour of Hunza lets you discover a mountainous valley surrounded by massive snowcapped Himalayan peaks.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): admire the verdant scenery at Hunza Valley, then contemplate the waterfront views at Hunza River, then step into the grandiose world of Baltit Fort, and finally make a trip to Ganish. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Borith Lake, take in the dramatic natural features at Passu Glacier, and then make a trip to Rakaposhi View Point.

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Traveling by car from Kel to Hunza takes 9.5 hours. In January in Hunza, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Gilgit.

Gilgit is the capital city of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, an administrative territory of Pakistan. On the 4th (Fri), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Karakoram Mountains and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nanga Parbat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cruise along Karakoram Highway.

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Drive from Hunza to Gilgit in 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 46°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Karachi.

Sprawling, busy, and central to the nation's economy, Karachi stands as one of the biggest and most populous cities in the world.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Pakistan Maritime Museum and Quaid-e-Azam House Museum. Step out of the city life by going to Safari Park and Devils Point. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tooba Mosque, make a trip to Boat Basin, see the interesting displays at PAF Museum, and view the masterpieces at Frere Hall.

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You can fly from Gilgit to Karachi in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Gwadar.

Gwadar is a port city on the southwestern coast of Balochistan, Pakistan. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Hingol National Park.

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Fly from Karachi to Gwadar in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.