(^80) Travel Tips
Weather Overview
Pakistan has many different regions, ranging from sea-level, flat deserts to 8,000-
meter peaks, each season presenting its peculiarities.
Winter (mid-November to February) is the best time to visit the southern part of the
country, especially Sindh province. Those lands may not have the mountains Pakistanis famous for, but it’s the most religiously diverse region in Pakistan. On the other
hand, most mountains in northern Pakistan remain inaccessible in wintertime. You can
still get to the Northern Areas, but you won’t be able to visit any side valleys.
Summer (June to September) – The best season for visiting the Northern Areas,
especially if you like trekking in high-altitude mountains.
Spring & Autumn – Travelling to Pakistan in April and May is a good time as the
weather is still gorgeous (most days), but with fewer tourists. However, if you travelto Pakistan in early spring or late autumn, the mountains may not be that accessible.
Festivals & Religious Ceremonies
1 January New Years’ Day Bank Holiday
5 February Kashmir Day Public Holiday
23 March Pakistan Day Public Holiday
25 April Ramazan Bank Holiday
1 May Labour Day Public Holiday
May varies Eid-ul-Fitr 6 Day Public Holiday
1 July July 1 Bank Holiday
July Date varies Eid al Adhar Public Holiday
14 August Independence DayPublic Holiday
30 October Eid Milad un-Nabi Public Holiday
25 December Quaid-e-Azam Public Holiday
Visas and border crossings
Always check the embassy website of the country you are visiting for visarequirements and border crossing procedures, as these can change unexpectedly.
At the time of writing, the following applied:
Pakistan introduced an e-visa system, and up to 176 nationalities can now apply for a
Pakistani visa online.
Things you need to know about the e-visa:
Visa length – You can get a visa for up to 3 months. The application says that you can
get up to 12 months, but so far, there aren’t any reports from tourists who have been
able to get one.
Multi-entry – You can also apply for a multi-entry visa valid for up to 1 year.
Price – I believe it depends on nationality and the length of your trip.
Timing – The process may take up to 7 days, depending on your embassy. It is
recommended to apply in advance.
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