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The roof of the world, between Himalayan valleys and ancient bazaars
Pakistan remains one of Asia's best-kept secrets. In the north, the Hunza and Skardu valleys, the Fairy Meadows and the Karakoram giants offer some of the planet's most spectacular scenery. In the south, Lahore pulses with Mughal mosques, legendary street food and disarming hospitality. The country demands caution and careful planning, but rewards the curious traveler with an authenticity that has become rare.
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Create an account on the official NADRA portal, complete the tourist form, upload your documents and pay online by card. The e-visa is sent by email.
Required documents
- Ordinary passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
- Recent digital passport photo on white background
- Proof of accommodation (hotel or invitation letter)
- Round-trip flight ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Good to know
- •The e-visa is issued exclusively via the official NADRA portal — beware of paid intermediary websites.
- •SECURITY: strictly avoid Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces (border areas), rated 'do not travel' by most governments due to terrorism and kidnapping.
- •The far north (Hunza, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan) is the safest and most tourist-friendly region.
- •Special permits (NOC) may be required for some remote mountain areas.
- •Payment is by Visa or Mastercard only.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
570 000 FCFA–900 000 FCFANo direct flights from Cameroon. Expect 1 to 2 stops from Douala or Yaoundé, usually via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian) then the Gulf (Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi) onward to Islamabad or Lahore. Travel time 16 to 24 hours.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
The Hunza Valley
Perched villages, apricot orchards and views of 7,000 m+ peaks: the jewel of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat
An alpine meadow facing the world's ninth-highest mountain, reached via a legendary road and a hike.
Lahore and the Badshahi Mosque
A gem of Mughal architecture; the fort and old city plunge you into the subcontinent's golden age.
Skardu and Baltistan
Gateway to the Karakoram, with turquoise lakes, cold deserts and treks toward K2 base camp.
The Karakoram Highway
One of the highest and most spectacular roads on earth, linking Pakistan to the Chinese border.
Street food in Lahore
From morning nihari to evening kebabs, the culinary capital delivers an explosion of spicy flavors.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Islamabad, Faisal Mosque and Margalla Hills
- D2
Drive north along the Karakoram Highway
- D3
Hunza Valley: Karimabad village and Baltit Fort
- D4
Attabad Lake and the Khunjerab Pass
- D5
Flight or drive to Skardu, Baltistan landscapes
- D6
Flight to Lahore: fort and Badshahi Mosque
- D7
Old city bazaars and departure
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Pakistan
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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