34 days in Pakistan Itinerary
34 days in Pakistan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Pakistan sightseeing planner
Start: San Francisco
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Lahore
— 4 nights
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Nathia Gali
— 2 nights
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Chitral
— 4 nights
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Islamabad
— 5 nights
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Skardu
— 3 nights
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Kel
— 2 nights
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Hunza
— 2 nights
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Gilgit
— 2 nights
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Karachi
— 4 nights
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Gwadar
— 1 night
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End: San Francisco
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Lahore
— 4 nights

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 historical perspective at Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Get some cultural insight at Lahore Guided tours and Army Museum. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Shahi Hammam, make a trip to Aitchison College Lahore, stroll around Jilani Park, and examine the collection at Lahore Museum.
To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Lahore tour itinerary maker website.
San Francisco, USA to Lahore is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time is 13 hours. When traveling from San Francisco in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Lahore: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Nathia Gali.
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Nathia Gali
— 2 nights

Nathia Gali or Nathiagali is a mountain resort town or hill station in Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. On the 17th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from Mukshpuri Peak and then trek along Dunga Gali Pine Line Track. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the awesome beauty at Thandiani.
To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Nathia Gali trip maker app.
You can fly from Lahore to Nathia Gali in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. December in Nathia Gali sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Chitral.
To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Nathia Gali trip maker app.
You can fly from Lahore to Nathia Gali in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. December in Nathia Gali sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Chitral.
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Chitral
— 4 nights

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 Fort. Step out of the city life by going to Tirich Mir and Bumburet Valley. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Shandur Pass and appreciate the views at Chitral Valley.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Chitral trip app.
Getting from Nathia Gali to Chitral by car takes about 8 hours. In December, Chitral is little chillier than Nathia Gali - with highs of 57°F and lows of 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Islamabad.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Chitral trip app.
Getting from Nathia Gali to Chitral by car takes about 8 hours. In December, Chitral is little chillier than Nathia Gali - with highs of 57°F and lows of 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Islamabad.
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Islamabad
— 5 nights

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 Faisal Mosque 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), Taxila Ruins (in Taxila) and Kashmir Point (in Murree). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Bird Aviary, examine the collection at Pakistan Monument Museum, get great views at Daman-e-Koh, and take a stroll through Saidpur Village.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Islamabad trip itinerary builder website.
Fly from Chitral to Islamabad in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Chitral in December, with highs in Islamabad at 70°F and lows at 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Skardu.
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Skardu
— 3 nights

Little Tibet
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.Popular historic sites such as Khilingrong Mosque and Manthal Buddha Rock are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Shigar Valley and Satpara Lake. Spend the 29th (Sat) exploring nature at Deosai National Park. It doesn't end there: examine the collection at K2 Museum and explore the activities along Upper Kachura Lake.
Plan trip to Skardu with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Getting from Islamabad to Skardu by flight takes about 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Kel.
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Kel
— 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): delve into the distant past at Sharda Peeth and then take a stroll through Arang Kel. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a memorable drive along Gurez Valley (Kel to Taobat).
To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kel trip planner.
Drive from Skardu to Kel in 11 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hunza.
To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kel trip planner.
Drive from Skardu to Kel in 11 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hunza.
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Hunza
— 2 nights

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.
To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Hunza trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kel to Hunza takes 10 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.
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Gilgit
— 2 nights

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.
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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.
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Karachi
— 4 nights

City of Lights
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 Tooba Mosque. Step out of the city life by going to Safari Park and Devils Point. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Quaid-e-Azam House Museum, appreciate the history behind Mazar-E-Quaid, don't miss a visit to Empress Market, and view the masterpieces at Frere Hall.
For more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Karachi online vacation planner.
You can fly from Gilgit to Karachi in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Gwadar.
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Gwadar
— 1 night

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.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Gwadar day trip tool.
Fly from Karachi to Gwadar in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Gwadar day trip tool.
Fly from Karachi to Gwadar in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Pakistan travel guide
Occupying territory inhabited since prehistoric times, Pakistan saw more than its share of ancient invaders, from the Bronze Age civilizations that thrived in the Indus Valley to the armies of Alexander of Macedonia. Each culture left a deep mark on the country's cultural heritage, shaping its religious traditions, art, and cuisine. Because of continued political instability in the region, few casual travelers consider a trip to Pakistan for pleasure, yet the intrepid explorers who do will discover a land blessed with numerous natural and cultural treasures. While thriving cities lie in the country's south, the remote and rarely visited north remains a wild frontier of soaring mountain ranges, which include K2, the world's second-highest mountain.