Ground-level guides to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and the Karakoram.
Cherry and apricot blossom in Hunza Valley: peak late March to mid-April, best villages, zone-by-zone timing, and how to plan your trip.
Batura Glacier trek from Passu: 57 km of ice, 6–10 days of trekking, camps, difficulty and the honest practical guide to Upper Hunza’s great glacier.
Best hotels in Gilgit city: Serena, Ramada, Avari Xpress and budget picks — with honest notes on location, winter stays and what to confirm.
Is GB safe for solo female travellers? Hunza is Pakistan’s most comfortable region for women travelling alone — with honest caveats and practical tips.
Chapursan Valley in Upper Hunza: Wakhi villages, Baba Ghundi shrine, Irshad Pass treks, jeep access from Sost and the honest practical picture.
Naltar Valley is Pakistan’s premier ski destination: PAF slope, chairlift, ski school, season December–March and how to plan a ski trip.
What happened The Pakistan Tourism, Sports and Family Festival 2026 opens today, Friday 6 November, in Islamabad, and runs through Sunday 8 November. It is
What happened Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for the establishment of an autonomous Pakistan Tourism Authority, with representation
What happened The University of Swat and Sri Lanka’s Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote academic collaboration,
Nathia Gali in winter is Pakistan’s easiest snow trip from Islamabad. Snowfall, roads, hotels, Mukshpuri trek and a 2-day winter plan.
Shogran in winter is a snow day trip, not a summer stay. Road access, hotels, Siri Paye closure and the honest winter picture.
Naran in winter is a November trip, not a December one. Road windows, Saif-ul-Malook by 4WD, what closes and when to go.
What happened Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Wednesday that it will launch three weekly direct flights between Islamabad and Birmingham from 1 December. The
What happened A soft launch of the Akbari Gate and the Curator’s House took place at the Lahore Fort on Wednesday, marking the completion of
What happened Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Shah Allah Ditta Buddha Caves Preservation Project in Islamabad on Wednesday, a government effort
