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Awe-inspiring mountains, time-honoured traditions and a warm people.

Few Westerners know much about Pakistan beyond media impressions of Islamic fundamentalism, communal violence and martial law, but it contains some of Asia's most mind-blowing landscapes, extraordinary trekking, a multitude of cultures and a long tradition of hospitality. Read the overview
Houses abandoned after mudslides, in village of Passu, Karakoram Mountains

Climate

Overview

Pakistan is mostly hot everywhere in the middle of the year and some places can get quite cold from December to February. Basically the months in between are the best. On the coast, pleasantly warm days between 25°C and 29°C (77°F and 85°F), cool nights and little rain make for delicious weather between November and February. One of the hottest places in the world, southern inland Pakistan is quite extreme, with a torturous period between April and September of frequent mid 40°C (104-114°F) days. The northern regions also cook in the middle of the year, but are pleasant either side of the months between May and September, while things can get quite cool between December and February.

Communication

Dial Code: 92

Currency

NamePakistan Rupee
SymbolRs
CodePKR
Unitrupee

Typical accomodation Costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
Rs 200-500Rs 500-1000Rs 1000-1500Rs 1500+

Typical meal costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
Rs 50-150Rs 150-500Rs 500-1000Rs 1000+

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