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Pakistan

The roof of the world, between Himalayan valleys and ancient bazaars

Capital
Islamabad
Currency
Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Flight from Riyad
From Riyad (varies)
Time difference
UTC+5 (PKT)

Pakistan is among the destinations a Saudi passport reaches without a visa. The roof of the world, between Himalayan valleys and ancient bazaars Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Saudi Arabia.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
short stay
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
138 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
312 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

570 000 FCFA–900 000 FCFA

Flights from Riyad (Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨8 400 FCFA
🍽️4 800 FCFA
🚕3 000 FCFA
🎟️6 000 FCFA
Hostel
1 800 FCFA–8 400 FCFA
Mid-range
12 000 FCFA–27 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
42 000 FCFA–93 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
708 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

The Hunza Valley

Perched villages, apricot orchards and views of 7,000 m+ peaks: the jewel of Gilgit-Baltistan.

2

Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat

An alpine meadow facing the world's ninth-highest mountain, reached via a legendary road and a hike.

3

Lahore and the Badshahi Mosque

A gem of Mughal architecture; the fort and old city plunge you into the subcontinent's golden age.

4

Skardu and Baltistan

Gateway to the Karakoram, with turquoise lakes, cold deserts and treks toward K2 base camp.

5

The Karakoram Highway

One of the highest and most spectacular roads on earth, linking Pakistan to the Chinese border.

6

Street food in Lahore

From morning nihari to evening kebabs, the culinary capital delivers an explosion of spicy flavors.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Islamabad, Faisal Mosque and Margalla Hills

  2. D2

    Drive north along the Karakoram Highway

  3. D3

    Hunza Valley: Karimabad village and Baltit Fort

  4. D4

    Attabad Lake and the Khunjerab Pass

  5. D5

    Flight or drive to Skardu, Baltistan landscapes

  6. D6

    Flight to Lahore: fort and Badshahi Mosque

  7. 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

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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