If you want to help poor people then the best way is to give donation to the charity organizations like Edhi foundation.
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 |  on October 2, 2004 |
Don't give any money to beggars on streets. Oostly they are professional beggars and once you give them some alms their whole platoon will gather around you and will demand money. If you want to help poor people then the best way is to give donation to the charity organizations like Edhi foundation. |
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| on October 20, 2004 |
Karachi is the biggest city of Pakistan, and hub of business activities. With population exceeding 12 millions,and millions of vehicles on the roads it has very little to offer for the tourists. The only attraction is the Arabian sea... but the beaches in the city are among most polluted in the world. It s better to goto the beaches like paradise point, sand spit and hawks bay..... some 25-35 km from the city. These beachers are rather clean and peaceful. You can hire a hut along the beach at cheap rates. Another interesting site in Makli- the ancient graveyard. |
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| Go off the beaten path - Go for local traditions. |  | |
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 |  on July 27, 2003 |
Well, there are some over-rated spots. For visitors from the mountaneous countries, please avoid traveling to hill stations near Rawalpindi-Islamabad, valleys of lower Himalayas like Kaghan and northern Swat only to see nature. You will have spots like these all over your own country. However, if you go there, plan a hiking / trekking trip through hiring local guides that take you through local hill villages and farms to observe cottage industry. If you have to travel to hills stations, do plan a hike through Ayubia National Park. If you are lucky, you may be able to see a Western Tragopan, Kaleej or Cheer Pheasant and even a Snow Leopard. You can also trekk from Marree to Thandiani (35 Kms) through hilly slopes, forests and grasslands that could be one of the best experiences of life. We suggest that you plan the trip in such a way that you are able to see some local traditions like the spring festivals of Kite Flying and Horse and Cattle show in Lahore, Shandur Festival in Gilgit featuring local version of polo, etc. You may come across tournament of Kabaddi, such as the one in this picture (for women spectators of adventurous kind). |
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| Hardly any Tourists, No Traps: No tourists so No worries | | |
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 |  on December 12, 2006 |
I found Pakistan to be one of the most hassle free destinations in the world. Along with my other experiences in Iran and Georgia etc there are not a lot of tourists roaming around meaning you can bargain in the bazaars without getting ripped off too much. The bazaaris are not used to seeing travellers too much so they are more willing to bargain at reasonable rates. Pakistan is almost the complete opposite of India making this country one of the great places in the world to find a good deal. If you do go to a bazaar then you can ask some of the workers at your hotel what you should pay. Walk around and make a list of items then in the evening ask them what a reasonable price should be. Chances are they will help you out making your next day of shopping more enjoyable. |
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| Bargaining: Always try to bargain on... | | |
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 |  on August 26, 2002 |
Always try to bargain on things that you want to buy. If you kept this thing in mind that you are in Pakistan, you will be fine. Try not to go to places which you dont know or never heard from others. |
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| Phone Card Sellers at Airport: Be sure you have your own... | | |
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 on August 26, 2002 |
Be sure you have your own phone card with you especially at the airports, where you have to pay dearly to place a call. |
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| this is a big tourist trap in... | | |
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 on August 26, 2002 |
this is a big tourist trap in lahore but unfortunately no tourists come in lahore for that 'kite flying' one of the worlds biggest kite flying day known as basaunt people fly kite , dance, do fun fares and also places are decorated and u seem to know the culture of pakistan and also paki concerts this happens in march.festivals are arranged in these type of gardens |
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| if there is any let me know | | |
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 on August 25, 2002 |
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| Pakistan Tourist Traps Tip (Untitled) | | |
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 |  on August 27, 2002 |
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| Beware of imranthetrekker | | |
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 on May 6, 2008 |
Hi imranthetrekker! Recently we traveled with V E and i replied to the question above. Fact is that, if one does not heed your recommendation and choose ones own, then it never justifies you to label it "touting". http://forum.virtualtourist.co Beware of Imranthetrekker, All his posts are for touting for 3 companies, self centerdness photos and for his vested interested of commissiong. I inquired at the ministry of tourism and he is not a registered guide there. Ask at the ministry of tourism Government of Pakistan about any guide. |
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