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  1. 22camels avatar

    Re: Pakistan tourist visa from UK

    by 22camels 31 May 2012

    Thanks #1 and #2. How about the below for a 2-week itinerary. Anything contentious here? I am leaving Gilgit off as seen some poste…

  2. chitralguyimran avatar

    RE: Islamabad

    by chitralguyimran 01 May 2012

    Bonjour from Islamabad, Rohtas Fort, you'd need to hire a taxi for that. Taxila is another attraction some 40 Km from Islamabad on G.T…

  3. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: Islamabad

    by ocean_pacific 07 April 2012

    Well,Salt Range,Rohtas Fort and Taxila could be done in half day from Islamabad. Carpet Palace is one of the most famous shops among…

  4. emmeff avatar

    RE: Islamabad

    by emmeff 31 March 2012

    Islamabad is full of foreigners, including many very small, very fair females from the US and elsewhere -- including regular Thorn Tree…

  5. pakguy avatar

    RE: Just back from yet another wonderful trip to Pakistan

    by pakguy 11 March 2012

    Scarf will be fine in Pakistan.You don't need to wear scarf in Lahore, Sakhar , Taxila Islamabad and other major cities.

  6. Jackofall avatar

    Just back from yet another wonderful trip to Pakistan

    by Jackofall 10 March 2012

    I had an amazingly wonderful time in Pakistan. It's been more than four long years since our last visit and we'd sorely missed the place.…

  7. Joedelaine avatar

    RE: Situation in Pakistan now

    by Joedelaine 08 March 2012

    Parts of Tribal areas and adjoining to those areas can be considered unsafe but are unlikely to be visited by tourists unless by accident.La…

  8. emmeff avatar

    Re: Situation in Pakistan now

    by emmeff 08 March 2012

    > I am planing to get in Pakistan from China, Do you have your visa? Also, note that the land border is not due to open until 1 May,…

  9. pakguy avatar

    Re: Pakistan Visa requirements for Australia Citizen

    by pakguy 23 January 2012

    I met with two Australian ladies in November 2011. They get their visa at Pak embassy Riaz in Saudi Arabia. According to information that…

  10. dremarek avatar

    RE: us visa time valid and length of time to get one

    by dremarek 20 January 2012

    hi buckmab. the last time i applied for a visa in the US was through NY in may 2011. it took a little over a week. i wasn't required…

  11. pushtoonguy avatar

    RE: An unusual First Trip to Pakistan- Final Report

    by pushtoonguy 03 December 2011

    I think the 6 days is not enough, but in these six-days you can visit many historical places in Lahore, Islamabad, Texila , Peshawar.…

  12. headscarry avatar

    RE: Pakistan Travel Safety?

    by headscarry 26 November 2011

    Thank you everyone for your advice. We've decided to go to Pakistan and are sure that we'll be fine based on what everyone has to say.…

  13. chitralguyimran avatar

    RE: Iran to INDIA via Pakistan ??

    by chitralguyimran 08 November 2011

    Bonjour from Peshawar, Take a bus from Taftan to Quetta, stay at Hotel Al-Naeem Take a train to Lahore or Multan, in Lahore stay at …

  14. mozumbus avatar

    RE: Islamabad to Lahore - Much to see?

    by mozumbus 13 October 2011

    there is a lot to see but what are your interests? if you are into history, then Taxila near islamabad would not be a bad idea. but this…

  15. spite86 avatar

    PAKISTANI NATIONAL TO WORK IN INDIA

    by spite86 04 October 2011

    Hi, My name is Pradeep chauhan. i live in Taxila (Pakistan). i have done my graduation (B.SC) and want to work in *call centers* in…

  16. Igitur avatar

    Lahori wonders

    by Igitur 15 September 2011

    Hi everyone - I came across this [excellent site|http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/pakistan/lahore/index.php] devoted to the architectur…

  17. himalayan_adventure avatar

    RE: From Italy to Varanasi!

    by himalayan_adventure 12 September 2011

    Drop a line in to travel companion branch as well as in Iran branch in order to find traveler partner. Don't miss Bahawalpur,Multan,Lahor…

  18. brickwall avatar

    Re: Where to go in March in Pakistan

    by brickwall 23 August 2011

    +Actually the above cities re mentioned @ post 1.Anyways I also very much go with the idea visiting all those places in winter as the…

  19. imadingo avatar

    Where to go in March in Pakistan

    by imadingo 16 August 2011

    Will have about 2.5 weeks, travelling between India and Iran Where should I go? Considering trekking in the north is not possible. Lahor…

  20. fairymeadows avatar

    RE: kkh open all year?

    by fairymeadows 06 August 2011

    The KKH from Sost to Taxila does not close in winter though it closes temporarily in any time of the due to mud and landslides. Its not…

  21. emmeff avatar

    Re: Travel to Pakistan - Born in Isreal but US Passport

    by emmeff 15 June 2011

    OP -- I think you'll need to apply and see what happens. And then come back here with your report. For any chance of success, you will…

  22. wyllie avatar

    Update about safety concerns on KKH and Islamabad

    by wyllie 17 May 2011

    I have ZERO worries about safety, this includes driving on KKH to Gilgit , walking around in Islamabad, Taxila, next town to abbotabad…

  23. maliclone avatar

    Recommend a route

    by maliclone 11 May 2011

    I, an Asian female, will visit Pakistan for two weeks by arriving Islamabad on June 5 and reaching Kashgar(China) by June 18. Proximately…

  24. wyllie avatar

    Two weeks in Pakistan from Mid May

    by wyllie 01 May 2011

    Please share sentiments regarding the following places we need to pick only a few and concentrate on an itinerary. Hunza, Fairy Meadows,…

  25. nathalie2 avatar

    RE: First Time Pakistam

    by nathalie2 25 March 2011

    Hi I second above posters. Lahore is not to be missed, a big, crowded, noisy and dirty city, but with a lot of amazing places to visit…

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