Travel Guide and tips to visit Northern Areas of Pakistan 


PAKISTAN.

Is a country with a rich culture and natural heritage, It offers a wide range of tourism opportunities for both domestic and international tourists, Here are some tips for travel and guide line to travel Northern areas of Pakistan.

Travel guide for northern areas of Pakistan can help local and international travelers in exploring the beauty of spectacular nature that we possess.

The northern areas of Pakistan are world-famous for spectacular mountain ranges spreading across various regions. From green meadows to magnificent snow-covered mountain peaks, these areas are full of picturesque tourist destinations. Every year, thousands of tourists visit to enjoy the beauty of the northern areas of Pakistan.

Moreover, most Pakistani families plan their trips here during the summers to relieve themselves of the extreme heatwaves. Hundreds of group tours are arranged by local tourism agencies.

However, the local authorities and tourism agencies often advise preparing thoroughly before leaving for these destinations. To make sure you don’t run into any problems on your trip, 

On trips to mountainous areas, the weather can be very unpredictable. Days can be sunny and warm, but nights are usually very chilly. Moreover, there can be chances of land sliding. Therefore, you have to be mindful and prepare for any such eventualities. The following is a checklist of all essential activities that you must do before you leave:

  • Plan your expenses
  • Research major tourist attractions
  • Ensure vehicle maintenance
  • Make arrangements for accommodation
  • Pack the right clothes
  • Gather necessary equipment
  • Carry sufficient cash

Plan Your Expenses

A good trip can be organized only if the expenses are properly planned. In case you are leaving for the journey with only a rough estimate of your budget, you might face problems once you reach your destination. A smarter and better approach before starting your trip is to have a precise budget for every activity during the trip.



For instance, you should make a checklist of the following things:

  • The number of people travelling with you
  • Total days of travelling
  • Pre-departure expenses e.g. buying supplies, vehicle maintenance charges etc.
  • Expenses for accommodation facilities
  • The preferred mode to travel
  • Special experiences (visits and amusements)


Decide how you will travel

You have to plan and decide that how you would like to travel from different part of the country. We have many ways to travel there but its depend on your budget and location that which part of that you wanna visit first.
Here are 1 way to travel across the whole country destination by which most of the people travel, they will prefer that and we highly recommend that.

PAKISTAN RAILWAYS 

PR have some operational trains which scheduled on daily basis from KARACHI, HYDERABAD, SUKKUR, BAHAWALPUR, MULTAN & LAHORE to ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI.
The much luxuries and facilitated train operated between them is GREEN LINE EXPRESS.
with some premium classes Parlor Car, Business Class, Lower AC & Economy class also,

  

There are also some other trains operated like,
  • Tezgham Express: Karachi-Rawalpindi-Karachi
  • KhayberMail: Karachi-Peshawar-Karachi
  • Karakoram Express: Karachi-Lahore_Karachi
  • Business Express:  Karachi-Lahore_Karachi
  • Shah Hussain Express:  Karachi-Lahore_Karachi
  • 2 Rail Cars : Lahore Rawalpindi-Lahore
  • Jaffar Express: Quetta-Peshawar-Quetta
So you must have to book tickets before some days in current position its quite not be possible to have for you, You can book tickets also from online Pakistan Railways Application & also from major station.

Other travel option we have.

BY AIR 


By Air also you can travel from major Airports to your destination.
Now a days in Pakistan Aviation is operated 5 Airlines 4 are pvt limited and one is national carrier
but most preferable airline is AIR SIAL its highly recommended with our own experience.
  • AIR SIAL
  • SERENE AIR
  •  FLY JINNAH
  • AIR BLUE
  • PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE (PIA)


From Karachi, Islamabad & Lahore to Skardu International Airport you can get direct flights, and from Islamabad to Gilgit & Chitral flight also operated but dependent on current weather situation.

BY ROAD

By Road also have some option to travel these destination but that classified by the fare and services so these would be also as per destination wise.
FAISAL MOVERS have premium class buses for sitting and sleeping facility also in business class,
  • Daewoo Express
  • Skyways Express
  • Niazi Express
And also so many local bus services are available


Research Major Tourist Attractions

The Northern Areas of Pakistan are blessed with countless tourist destinations. Therefore, these areas are quite easy to explore. Most people know about all kinds of essential service points in these areas. However, various places are hard to explore and tourists cannot find essential services.

Therefore, it is essential to research the areas properly before leaving. It is better to make a list of hotels for accommodation, nearby restaurants, amusements, places of attraction, and vehicle maintenance points. In case you encounter any problems during your journey, you can count on this list.

Ensure Vehicle Maintenance

Most people leave for their dream trips with just a few preparation trips and a vehicle. They think it is enough for them to enjoy the most beautiful days of their life. However, it is proven wrong in most cases as they face problems with vehicle maintenance on the roads.

Finding these vehicle problems on roads is a very daunting problem. On most road trips, you will hardly find a mechanic along the way. So, you need to take your vehicle for a check-up beforehand.

This will help prevent any worst-case scenarios like getting stuck in areas with no network or areas with land sliding. You can start with the following basic maintenance tasks:

Make Arrangements for Accommodation

People travelling from Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan will find it difficult to get accommodation at reasonable rates in the northern areas of Pakistan. As these visitors are mostly unaware of the areas, hotels will charge them more than the normal rates. Get in touch with the local hotels or friends who had visited the northern areas previously. They will guide you about the best and the most reasonable places to live. Booking your accommodation in advance has the following advantages:



  • It will save you from the last-minute hassles of finding a room.
  • You can get the best deals on your accommodation.
  • It provides the flexibility of travelling schedule.
  • Get a better choice of rooms.
  • You can plan your vacation budget accordingly.
  • Make arrangements for facilities as per your family’s needs.

Pack the Right Clothes

The temperature in the northern areas of Pakistan is very low for most of the year, plus it keeps raining from time to time. People from far-off areas such as Punjab or Sindh need to be aware of the weather conditions beforehand so that they can pack the right clothes.



You can also pack some light summer clothes because when you travel to low altitudes, the temperature rises. Moreover, you should back:

  • Sweaters
  • Jackets
  • Coats
  • Shawls
  • Socks
  • Raincoat
  • Pair of gloves
  • A woollen cap
  • Waterproof boots
  • Sneakers

These things will help you to keep warm and enjoy the trip.

 

Gather Necessary Equipment

Apart from clothing and necessary items for vehicle maintenance, you need to have other support equipment as well, for instance, a mobile phone charger, camera, extra batteries, flashlight, power bank, hiking stick, hat, sunglasses, etc.

Carry Sufficient Cash

As most tourist destinations are remote, you will not be able to find any ATMs or banks easily. Urban areas do have ATMs and banks, but they are very limited in number.

Therefore, when you are leaving for your journey, you should carry enough cash with you. You should be mindful of your expenses according to your budget.

Activities to Do



Once you have safely reached the tourist destinations after all the preparations and planning, you should not waste your time. To make better use of your time, you should plan your day and night activities. 

The following are some of the activities that you can do on the trip:

  • Go trekking
  • Go camping
  • Try local foods and delicacies
  • Go fishing
  • Visit Historical Places.