Pakistan is a country enriched with diverse culture, landscape and people. Traveling to Pakistan is a joy for every Pakistani origin, who is residing in the United States, to enjoy their holidays by meeting their relatives, food and landscapes. Pakistan is a scenic place and is ideal for sightseeing and is famous for natural and man-made tourist attractions. Many airlines offer cheap flights to Pakistan from different cities of the United States.

Pakistan has four large provinces, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistan capital is the Islamabad. There are many tourist hot spot for visitors and for adventures in Pakistan. Majority of the airlines offer cheap plane tickets to the main destinations which are Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Islamabad. All foreign nationals required a visit visa for Pakistan.

Balochistan

The largest province of Pakistan is the Balochistan, constituting approximately 43% of the total area of the Pakistan. This province is the home of archaeology sites, and has one of the oldest sites of Neolithic (7000 BC to C.2500 BC). Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan. This province has many sites for tourist like, Hanna Lake, Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park, Quetta Geological Museum, and Quetta Archaeological Museum. Another major site is the Quaid-e-Azam Residency.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is located in the north-west region of Pakistan. This province is known as the tourist hotspot for explores and adventures. It has a varied landscape ranging from valleys, hills, rugged mountains and dense agricultural farms. Peshawar is the provisional capital of this Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This province has number of archaeological sites includes Buddhist and Hindu, that attract tourist from different part of the world. Mansehra is an important city in this province, which offers tourist links to Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas of Pakistan. Mansehra city is connected by the famous Karakoram Highway which ends up in China. This highway has several stops including Balakot, Kaghan Valley, Shogran, Naran, Lake Saiful Mulook and Babusar Top. One of the famous mountains in this province is the Khyber Pass which links Pakistan with Afghanistan. Many tourist uses Peshawar airport for flights to Pakistan.

Punjab
This is the second largest province in the Pakistan. Punjab is known for its ancient culture heritage due to been the home of various religions and civilizations. The archaeologist discovered the ancient city of Harappa, Gandhara and Taxila. This province has number of famous forts, tombs and monuments developed in Mughal Empire. Punjab has a large number of cities, and Lahore is the capital of Punjab. This city has many tourist attractions including World Heritage Sites that is, Lahore Fort, and Shalimar Gardens of Mughal Empire. These heritages attract many tourists around the world to visit Lahore annually. The Lahore airport called Allama Iqbal International Airport is the second largest airport in the Pakistan.

Sindh

This province is located in the south-eastern region of Pakistan, and known for its World Heritage Sites that includes Mohenjo-Daro near the city of Larkana. This place is an official UNESCO World Heritage Site. There have been a number of sites to visit in the Sindh which are famous as tourist spots. The capital of Sindh is Karachi, the largest city of Pakistan. It is the home of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the Pakistan, and his tomb Mazar-e-Quaid is the most iconic mausoleum in Pakistan. Port of Karachi is the largest port in the country to transport goods via sea. Jinnah International airport is the largest international airport in the Pakistan. Majority of the airlines use this airport and offer cheap plane tickets to Pakistan.

When is the best time to book a flight to Pakistan?
There is a big difference in the cost of flights to Pakistan, as Pakistani origin frequently travelled, therefore it is best to book minimum four months in advance to get cheapest flights to Pakistan. The best months to visit are from November to May. In off peak seasons, you can find cheap deals, but in peak season prices are very expensive. In summer, the temperature is 104 Fahrenheit plus, therefore carefully selects which city you are planning to visit. The north and hilly area of Pakistan is slightly cooler in summer, and many visitors book their cheap flights online, well in advance to get best travel deals.

Pakistan Weather
The weather in Pakistan varies depending on each region you are travelling to; therefore it is advisable to check the weather, so that you can pack the most suitable attire for your holidays.

Essential Information for Pakistan

Currency: Pakistani Rupees
Capital: Islamabad
Population: 192,818,611
Sales Tax: 17% in 2017
Dialling Code: 00 92
Language: English & Urdu