"David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless."
Emma & James Wilson
From Australia · Travelled to Kenya
September 2024
Best Time to Travel: Cities (November–March) & Northern Mountains + Trekking (May–September)
Tailor-made Pakistan Tours 2026, 2027 & 2028
Pakistan is the meeting point of the world’s three highest mountain ranges: the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush. It contains five of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 metres, including K2, and the highest density of glacial ice outside the polar regions. From the 2,500-year-old Gandharan Buddhist ruins to the high-altitude Karakoram Highway, Pakistan has a scale of vertical landscape and Silk Road heritage that is unique in South Asia.
Pakistan
Why Travel to Pakistan?
Old Streets of Lahore
The 16th-century Walled City is anchored by the Badshahi Mosque, capable of holding 100,000 worshippers, and the UNESCO-listed Lahore Fort with its 400-metre Picture Wall. In the narrow lanes of Delhi Gate, the 17th-century Wazir Khan Mosque showcases intricate kashi-kari tilework. Locals gather in Gawalmandi Food Street for charsi tikka, while the scent of jasmine and the sound of qawwali music define the city’s Mughal-era courtyards.
Karakoram Highway
This 1,300-kilometre engineering feat follows the Indus River, reaching 4,693 metres at the Khunjerab Pass. In the Hunza Valley, 700-year-old Baltit Fort overlooks 7,788-metre Rakaposhi, while the Killer Mountain, Nanga Parbat, rises 8,126 metres at the Himalayan western anchor. Travelers navigate the Attabad Lake’s turquoise waters and cross the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, surrounded by the world’s highest concentration of 7,000-metre peaks.
Ancient South
In Sindh, the 2,500 BCE ruins of Mohenjo-Daro feature the world’s first planned drainage systems and the Great Bath. To the south, the Makli Necropolis spans 10 square kilometres, containing 500,000 sandstone tombs. In Karachi, the British-era Frere Hall and the red-brick Empress Market stand beside the Arabian Sea, where the Clifton Beach coastline meets a megacity of 20 million defined by its chaotic port and vibrant truck art.
Pakistan at a Glance
- Capital
Islamabad
- Population
256 million
- People
Punjabis, Pashtuns, Sindhis, Saraikis, Muhajirs, Baloch
- Religions
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity
- Languages
Urdu, English, Sindhi, over 70 regional languages
- Currency
Pakistani rupee (PKR)
- Phone Code
+92
- Time Zone
UTC+5
- Power Plug
Types C & D
- Peak Season
Cities (November–March) & Northern Mountains + Trekking (May–September)
- Dishes
Biryani, nihari (slow-cooked beef stew), seekh kebab, chapli kebab, haleem (wheat and lentil stew), sweet jalebi
- Neighbours
India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, China to the north, Arabian Sea to the south
- E-sim
Get a Pakistan e-sim from Airalo or Holafly, or locally from Jazz, Ufone, or Zong stores in major cities.
- Visa
Pakistan tourist visa information is available on the Pakistan Online Visa System. Contact us for visa assistance.
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What makes us different from the rest
Compare how Forward Travel stacks up against traditional travel agents and large tour operators.
| Feature | Forward Travel | Travel Agents | Tour Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalised itineraries built around your interests | |||
| Direct access to a dedicated travel expert (David) | |||
| Handpicked local guides in every destination | |||
| Flexible dates, pace, and on-trip adjustments | |||
| Transparent, ethical pricing with no hidden margins | |||
| 24/7 in-destination support | |||
| Exclusive small-group experiences (max 15) | |||
| Responsible travel & community give-back |
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March 2024
"The cultural immersion in Japan was extraordinary. We felt like welcomed guests, not tourists."
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From United Kingdom · Travelled to Japan
April 2024
"From the Galápagos to Machu Picchu, every moment was thoughtfully curated. Truly bespoke luxury travel."
Sophie Laurent
From France · Travelled to Peru & Ecuador
November 2023
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The Patel Family
From Canada · Travelled to Antarctica
January 2024
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Olivia Bennett
From United States · Travelled to Morocco
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May 2024
"An Iceland adventure beyond compare — glaciers, waterfalls, and northern lights, all seamlessly arranged."
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From Germany · Travelled to Iceland
February 2024
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