Where to Go
Hunza or Skardu: which to visit, and how the roads, flights and seasons compare
Hunza or Skardu? How they compare on flights, the Karakoram Highway, Babusar Pass, seasons, sights and safety advice, as of October 2026.
Where to Go
Hunza or Skardu? How they compare on flights, the Karakoram Highway, Babusar Pass, seasons, sights and safety advice, as of October 2026.
Where to Go
Driving to Murree for snow: when it falls, why roads close, the tyre chain rule, what changed after the 2022 tragedy and the official helplines to call.
Visas, Phones & Money
How to get a Pakistan visa online: the official portal, fees for US, UK and Canadian citizens, 7-10 day processing, visa on arrival and who needs no visa.
Where to Go
The best places to visit in Pakistan in winter: snow, warm coast and desert, historic cities, and which northern roads close, as of October 2026.
Visas, Phones & Money
PTA tax on a mobile phone you bring to Pakistan, as of October 2026: duty and tax by value band, passport vs CNIC, and the free 120 days for visitors.