Ground-level guides to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and the Karakoram.
Islamabad to Hunza by road: Karakoram Highway vs Babusar route, stop-by-stop plan, overnight breaks, fuel, landslides and driving times.
Neelum Valley guide: Muzaffarabad to Keran, Sharda, Kel and Arang Kel, best time, road order, distances and a practical 4-day plan.
Naran and Kaghan Valley guide: Saiful Muluk, Lulusar Lake, Babusar Top, Shogran, best time, road seasons and a practical 3-day plan.
Kalash Valleys and Chitral guide: Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir, Chilam Joshi and the other Kalash festivals, Shandur, and how to get there.
What happenedThe fifth day of the 3rd World Culture Festival at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi featured a mix of art, music, dance,
What happenedThe board of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Monday, 2 November, the appointment of Adrian Hamilton-Manns as the airline’s chief executive officer. In
What happenedKaghan Valley received heavy snowfall on Monday, 2 November, dropping temperatures sharply across the valley. Snow fell from early morning at Babusar Top, Saiful
Swat Valley travel guide: Mingora, Malam Jabba ski resort, Kalam, Mahodand Lake, Buddhist heritage, best time, routes and practical tips.
Budget stays in Gilgit-Baltistan: guesthouses, hostels and homestays, what a low price includes, and how to keep a cheap trip comfortable.
Glamping in Gilgit-Baltistan explained: Fairy Meadows, Deosai, Hunza and Skardu camps, what luxury tents include, and when to book a hotel instead.
Where to stay in Passu, Gojal: lodges and guesthouses with Passu Cones and glacier views, plus when to base in Gulmit or Karimabad instead.
Serena hotels or local guesthouses in Gilgit-Baltistan? Compare price, comfort, location and experience, valley by valley, before you book.
How to choose a trekking backpack for Pakistan: litres by trip length, torso fit, hip-belt load logic, and what to carry on a porter trek.
How to choose a satellite communicator for trekking in Pakistan: Iridium coverage, SOS, battery life, plans, and where mobile signal ends.
How to choose glacier sunglasses for the Karakoram: Category 4 lenses, side shields, and the fit that prevents snow blindness above 4,000 m.
