Southern Punjab
Off limits to the public, Dubai Palace belongs to the Amir of Dubai, who sometimes uses it as his base for winter falconry sorties into Cholistan. Rumour…
Must-see attractions in Pakistan
Lahore
This small but high-quality gallery focuses on Pakistani art with items selling upwards of Rs6000. There's also a little café, replete with spongy sofas,…
Lahore
Southeast of Bagh-i-Jinnah on Race Course Rd, the cool, green Race Course Park is the place to catch a polo game. It's also good for a stroll or jog -…
Karakoram Highway
Visitors should find the time to stroll around the peaceful and attractive village to meet the locals and view the beautiful wooden Mosques: Khilingrong…
Balochistan
Pilgrims come here to visit the Ziarat (shrine) of the famous Muslim saint Mian Abdul Hakim (who is also known as Kharwari Baba), who fled here from…
Balochistan
The 15th-century ruins of Mir Chakar's Fort lie on the outskirts of Sibi. There's also an old caravanserai (traditional accommodation for camel caravans),…
Karakoram Highway
Up Kashmir Rd is the three-storey Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Saba, a pastiche of colours and styles. Built in 1937 as a gurdwara, it's now the Mansehra…
Peshawar
In a broad valley by the village of Zarai, is the ruined Sphola Stupa. On a promontory overlooking the road, it dates from Kushan times, an incongruous…
Southern Punjab
Next door to the Bahawalpur Museum, this fine building houses a well-stocked Central Library. The foundation stone was laid by the then viceroy, Sir Rufus…
Lahore
Just off MM Alam Rd (turn at KFC) this classy gallery has an innovative collection of paintings by Pakistani artists. The paintings are also for sale …
Karachi
Wazir Mansion is where Jinnah was born and brought up. The house contains a few relics related to the revered leader. Advance warning is needed to visit,…
Balochistan
More a family theme park, you can get out of the city here and enjoy some open space and clean air. There's a jogging track and children's park along with…
Lahore
The small Sunehri Masjid, in the centre of the Old City, was built in 1753 by Bikhari Khan and is famous for its three gilded domes and gold-plated…
Southern Punjab
There are three royal palaces here, but unfortunately they aren't open to the public. You can take a distant peek at the late-19th-century Sadiq Garh, by…
Karakoram Highway
Along the Shigar Valley wall, downriver of Bauma Lungma, are recently excavated Buddhist Ruins, including monastery foundations and rock inscriptions from…
Karachi
In Flag Staff House, this museum is beautifully maintained. You can see Jinnah and Fatima's private apartments, with period furniture and accessories -…
Cathedral Church of the Resurrection
Lahore
The Anglican Cathedral Church of the Resurrection has an English language Communion service at 08:00 and 17:00 on Sunday. There are several other churches…
Southern Punjab
Located 35km east of Bahawalpur and covering a natural lake and a large man-made forest, this 51,588 hectare Lal Suhanra National Park is a pleasant place…
Karachi
The beautiful French Beach, is about 40km from central Karachi. It's relatively private, and is pretty much the reserve of Karachi's upper classes and…
Southern Punjab
This beautiful mosque, built just prior to Partition, is in the heart of the town's central main bazaar area. It serves as Bahawalpur's major Friday…
Peshawar
To the south of Pipal Mandi is All Saints Church, adapted from a former mosque in 1883 and still correctly oriented towards Mecca. A bird market is nearby.
Pakistan
In the centre of the new town is a Memorial Arch to Louis Cavagnari and his Guides, whose Kabul murder in 1879 helped spark the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
Karakoram Highway
Archaeological researchers say there are Buddhist Ruins near Pishora village, 8km north of Batagram, though you would need good local help to find them.
Peshawar
About 13km from Jamrud, Shahgai Fort is another British legacy, built in the 1920s, and is now occupied by the Frontier Force and closed to the public.
Pakistan
This is the honorific nickname of the colourful shrine to the Akhund of Swat, behind the Saidu Sharif police station and near the old Wali's residence.
Pakistan
You'll find some of Kashmir's best-known handicrafts, including brightly coloured woollen shawls and walnut woodcarvings, in the mazelike bazaar.
Pakistan
Sometimes hosts international cricket matches. In the same complex is a children's fun park and some moderately priced restaurants and shops.
Pakistan
Until 1880 (when the mehtar of Chitral took it) Mastuj was the 'capital' of the Kushwaqt state stretching eastwards into Ghizar.
Karachi
Many of the city's most architecturally interesting British Raj buildings are now used as government offices. They include Frere Hall.
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
International cricket matches, including test matches, are played here. Consult local newspapers or the PTDC for up-to-date details.
Karakoram Highway
Shinkiari and Kashmir Rds curve round a hill, with Kashmir Bazaar sprawled across the top, its narrow lanes in semipermanent shadow.
Karakoram Highway
A congested quarter of crumbling colonial architecture, full of noise and traffic and the smells of cooking oil and barbecued meat.
Karakoram Highway
In Gurdwara Bazaar, beneath the arch, is a former Gurdwara built in 1943, abandoned at Partition and now used as municipal offices.
Southern Punjab
Built in 1885 in Italian style, Nur Mahal was the grandest of the Abbasis' residences and now houses some of their antiquities.
Southern Punjab
The settlement of Khar, 5km before Fort Munro, has an interesting Fort built by the British and now used as a levy station.
Karakoram Highway
St Luke's Church, near the PTDC, is as old as the town. A melancholy Christian cemetery can be found 500m up Circular Rd.
Karachi
The Roman Catholic St Patrick's Cathedral is a fine example of British Raj architecture. Services at 09:00 every Sunday.
Pakistan
The remains of the impressive Saidu Stupa and monastery are just up a track from the paved road behind Central Hospital.
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Downhill to the east of Shakarparian is the 20-hectare Rose & Jasmine Garden, site of several annual flower shows.
Pakistan
The Mughals built this fort above the river junction but it's used by the army and is off limits to visitors.
