Travel Safety and Practical Info
Islamabad to Hunza: Distance, Travel Time & Route Options
How far is Hunza from Islamabad, how long does it take and which route is best? Compare road, summer Babusar and flights to Gilgit.
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Travel Safety and Practical Info
Safety, altitude, mobile networks, routes from your city and other practical questions.
Travel Safety and Practical Info
Skardu to Hunza: Route, Distance & Travel Time
How to travel between Skardu and Hunza: the road via Jaglot and Gilgit, travel times and a sensible overnight plan.
Travel Safety and Practical Info
Is Northern Pakistan Safe for Tourists? An Honest Guide
Real risks, practical precautions and where to get current advice: an honest answer for domestic and overseas visitors.
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Solo Female Travel in Northern Pakistan: Practical Advice
Experiences differ, but good planning helps. Practical advice on hotels, transport, dress, behaviour and choosing where to go.
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Altitude Sickness in Northern Pakistan: Symptoms, Prevention & High Points
Khunjerab, Babusar, Deosai and Fairy Meadows are all high. Learn the warning signs, how to acclimatise and when to descend.
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Mobile Signal & SIM Cards in Northern Pakistan: What Works Where
Coverage changes from town to town. Here is how mobile networks generally behave in the north and how to stay connected.
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Lahore to Northern Pakistan: Routes, Travel Times & Trip Planning
Travelling from Lahore to Hunza, Skardu, Naran or Swat? Here is how long it takes, where to break the journey and how to plan.