PK, Pakistan

Pakistan holds the Hunza Valley framed by the Karakoram's seven 8,000m peaks, the Mughal-era Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, and the Indus Valley Mohenjo-daro ruins among the world's earliest cities.

Highlights

When to Visit

Apr-Jun

Hunza apricot and cherry blossoms, Karakoram Highway accessible to Khunjerab Pass by mid-May, and Lahore comfortable before summer hit.

Jul-Aug

Hunza valleys at peak season, K2 base camp trekking window, and Lahore hits 40°C with monsoon humidity making cities punishing.

Sep-Oct

Hunza autumn colour through poplar valleys, Karakoram passes still open through October, and Lahore's Mughal monuments at their most pleasant.

Nov-Mar

Karakoram passes closed, but Lahore festivals (Basant kite-flying February) and Mohenjo-daro touring at peak comfort. Skardu and Naltar offer ski.