Pakistan
Lahore has a strong old-city character, while Karachi feels like a lively port city — quite different atmospheres. Travel conditions vary a lot by region, so it's worth checking each city separately.
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Karachi
Karachi is Pakistan's largest city, facing the Arabian Sea, and briefly served as the capital after independence. Today it's the hub of Sindh province, with the lively energy typical of a seaside city.
44 sights 9 guides Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Islamabad
Islamabad is Pakistan's capital, a planned city built from scratch. Its neatly laid-out streets and relaxed atmosphere give it a charm quite different from the country's other big cities.
27 sights 9 guides Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Lahore
Lahore is Pakistan's second-largest city, sitting along the Ravi River near the border with India. It offers riverside scenery along with a lively urban atmosphere.
45 sights 9 guides Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Peshawar
Peshawar lies close to the Khyber Pass, the gateway connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan. It has the distinctly exotic atmosphere of a border region.
22 sights 9 guides Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW)
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi sits right next to Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, and once served as the country's temporary capital. It's now a military hub and can be reached via Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
25 sights 9 guides Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Top sights in Pakistan
Temples & religious sites
Badshahi Mosque
A mosque built in the 17th century on the order of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and one of Lahore's defining landmarks. Its grand scale and spacious courtyards draw many travelers.
Temples & religious sites
Faisal Mosque
An Islamic mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, worth visiting during your trip.
Parks & gardens
Shalamar Gardens
A Mughal-era garden in Lahore, laid out by Emperor Shah Jahan. It's a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll amid the atmosphere of a bygone dynasty.
Temples & religious sites
Wazir Khan Mosque
A 17th-century Mughal-era mosque in Lahore, built on the orders of governor Wazir Khan during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. Construction took seven years, and it pairs well with a visit to the nearby Shahi Hammam bathhouse.
Temples & religious sites
Lal Masjid
A historic mosque built in 1966. It was once the city's largest mosque, holding that distinction until the Faisal Mosque was completed in 1986.
Heritage & monuments
Mazar-e-Quaid
The mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, and one of Karachi's most iconic landmarks. The grounds also hold the graves of his sister and the country's first prime minister, among others, making for a broader visit.
Heritage & monuments
Tomb of Jahangir
The Tomb of Jahangir is the mausoleum of Mughal emperor Jahangir, located in Shahdara Bagh on the banks of the Ravi River in Lahore and built in 1637. Its interior and exterior, decorated with frescoes, marble, and intricate pietra dura work, are the main highlights.
Heritage & monuments
Pakistan Monument
A national monument and heritage museum located on Shakarparian Hill. It honors those who sacrificed today for a better tomorrow and symbolizes the unity of the Pakistani people.
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