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Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan is a country where one of the most peaceful civilizations of the past originated and which, due to its strategic location, has become a wanted territory for the silently competing great powers of today. It is also one of the many reasons why the biggest urban agglomeration in the world Karachi was se up in this area.

The rapid development and efforts of the population to become a modern country can be seen in education and technology, which is particularly evident in the artificially built metropolis of Islamabad. Tradition and history are most visible in the culturally rich and intellectual city of Lahore which is a symbol of the famous Mughal era as well as the Islamic part of Pakistan's history. Our clients can also visit places that are not commonly seeked by the everyday tourist such as the UNESCO-listed Rohtas Fortress or the Chevra Salt Mines that are the second largest in the world as well as a reminder of the British colonial era.

Archaeological sites that remind us of the glorious eras of civilizations around the Indus river, especially Mohenjo Daro, Harrapa or the multicultural Taxila are must-see places on your itinerary. Pakistan's greatest treasure however lies in its nature, particularly in the northern mountain range that hosts several 8 000 meters high mountains under which a very peaceful and hospitable population lives in harsh conditions. The local mountain trail will lead you north to the Skard area which is a starting point to summit the world-famous K2 mountain. In the area between Skardu and Gilgit, the Central Karakoram National Park was declared - Pakistan's largest protected natural area. Gilgit with its adjoining Hunza, Haramos, Naltar and Nagar valleys is inhabited by ethnically and religiously divers communities. Should you wish to meet them personally we recommend you to visit the Gilgit City Market or attend some of the local polo tournaments. Once you arrive you will hear a great mixture of languages such as Urdu, English, Uighur, Wakhi, Burushaski, Posto, Khowa and many more.

Nonetheless the greatest highlights of Pakistan are undoubtedly the magnificent views of local mountains - namely Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi or Ultar.

Trips to Pakistan

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Need help?

Let me know. Mo-Fri: 10-18 o'clock.

PhDr. Helena El Hassan <span>Co-founder<br>and Product Manager</span>

+420 608 974 816

helena.hassan@palmyratour.cz

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Weather

Pakistan's weather is very much regional and season-wise it can be divided into three main periods: cold weather from October to February, hot weather from March to June and monsoon season from July to September. In the southern region of Karachi temperatures range from 13 degrees celsius in winter to 35 degrees celsius in summer, whereas in the country's central region (Islamabad, Lahore) winter temperatures can plummet below freezing and in summer rise back to 35 (Islamabad) and 42 degrees celsius in Lahore. In the mountainous areas around the Himalayas it freezes in winter, while the summer months record temperatures as high as 35 degrees celsius.

The following table shows the average daily air temperatures in Islamabad:

  January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average maximum 17 20 25 31 36 38 35 34 33 30 25 20
Average minimum 4 7 11 16 21 24 24 24 21 15 9 5

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Location

Pakistan which was once part of a larger territorial unit now covers an area of 796 095 km². It is strategically located in Central Asia near the borders of Iran, Afghanistan, China and India. The capital city of Islamabad, which takes about 12 hours to reach by air from Prague via Dubai can be found in the northern part of the country. Above the capital's horison loom great mountains of Kashmir and Jammu region. Some of them like Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi are well known among mountaineers. The terrain of this challenging country is very diverse, you will witness rugged  terrain, desert and semi-desert areas, barren rocky mountains in the west and southeast and last but not least fertile lowlands in the central and southern parts of the country which were once a haven for Alexander the Great's troops. The infrastructure of Pakistan is far behind the Western standard and therefore even seemingly short distances can last several times longer than what you would expect looking at Google maps.

Useful information

Area: 796 095  km²
Population: 160 milion
Capital city: Islamabad
Government: federative islamic republic
Head of state: president
Currency: pakistani rupee, 1 CZK = 6,8 PKR  (k 12.1.2020)
Time zone: +4 hours in winter, +3 hours in summer
Language: Urdu is the country's main language. The grammatical structure of Urdu resembless the North Indian dialect but the vocabulary is predominantly Persian. This special dialect later became the most popular language of Muslims in India altough but Persian was spoken in the Mughal court. Pashto is also widespread whereas minority languages are spoken in the mountain valleys around Gilgit. As for the foreign languages English is dominant thanks to British colonial influence whereas in the northeast of the country you will hear Chinese and its various dialects.
Religion: Practiced by up to 98% of the population Islam is the dominant religion in Pakistan. Pakistan's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and that is why it is possible to find other faiths such as Christianity, Hinduism or Sikhism among the rest of the population.
Emergency contacts: police 15 , medical assistance 115, firemen 16
Vaccination: we recommend vaccination against hepatidis. Should you travel to southern Pakistan anti-malaria medication is also are recommended.
Electricity: 240V with European-style sockets

Visa to Pakistan

If you are a foreign national let us know what passport you hold and we will inform you whether or not you are obliged to apply for visa to Pakistan

Czech citizens are required to apply for visa. In order to obtain it your passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned date of departure from Pakistan, you must provide a confirmation of employment, two photographs and a number of documents that will be issued by us. The visa currently costs around 1 000 CZK and it usually takes about 10 work days to be issued.

Our Services

  • flight tickets including business and first class seats
  • high standard accommodation
  • transfers by road or air
  • local trips and experiences
  • tailored holiday packages with the possibility of combining your stay with visit to other destinations
  • VIP airport lounges prior to and after your flights
  • multilingual assistance throughout your stay
  • team-building programes 

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PhDr. Helena El Hassan <span>Co-founder<br>and Product Manager</span>

Need help?

Let me know. Mo-Fri: 10-18 o'clock.

+420 608 974 816

helena.hassan@palmyratour.cz

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