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Stomach Upset Lahore
6 Reviews Lahore offers street food that is not only delicious but also extremely cheap. But in order to enjoy the food you must (I am saying MUST) have you own disposable plates and spoon in your daypack, and...
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Traffic Karachi
7 Reviews At first I was going crazy inside the car because people were driving so crazy. I mean, they would get soooo close to cars that they were passing it was amazing. I don't know how ever single person's...
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Earth Quakes Islamabad
3 Reviews Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi comes under active seismic zone after October 8, 2005 earthquake measuring 7.6. After shocks are quite normal and they range between 5 -6 magnitude mostly....
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Demonstrations Peshawar
3 Reviews Boycotts and political demonstrations are not uncommon to Peshawar. They happen quite regularily and can have so many supporters that the entire downtown area would be shut off to vehicles. The places...
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Heavy Landslides Naran
1 Review One used to enjoy trip to Naran on a wonderful wide n carpeted road built by FWO. The road has totally vanished after October 08, 2005 earthquake. Temporary road is been made but it often gets closed...
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Foggy Weather Nathia Gali
2 Reviews Weather in Nathia Gali mostly remains foggy during summer so you can expect cloud bursts any time. And cloud burst usually comes with severe hail n thunderstorm making visibility even worst. So...
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Landslides Hunza
3 Reviews KKH is a feet of engineering where over 1000 people lost their lives. The road is carved through various mountains passes and is subject to landslides, especially during rainy season. When a...
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Don't drink the tap water ! Faisalabad
1 Review In Fsd, one of the major problem which tourist face is the unclean drinking WATER ! make 101% sure u drink clean Nestle Bottled Water during your whole stay in FSD. Each One liter nestle bottle is 22...
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Traffic Lahore
3 Reviews Driving is risky and confusing here if you are not local. Most road users do not abide by any traffic regulations and it can best be described as a free for all. The roads and particularly side...
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Drinking Water Karachi
6 Reviews It's one thing to be careful of drinking water that is not bottled, but also keep in mind that any local juices usually use tap water. I made the mistake to drink sugar cane juice from a local...
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Traffic Islamabad
1 Review Driving in Islamabad would be a scary experience. In my time in Islamabad I just caught taxis and public transport but on the roads it seems to be a free-for-all! Our trekking company's owner remarked...
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Shortage of Medicines Naran
1 Review Make sure that you have all necessary medicines with you if your destination is Kaghan, Naran or Shogran. There are no medicines, medical store and hospital in this area where you can go incase of...
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Be careful of the Insects Nathia Gali
1 Review In Nathiagali, be aware of an insect named Dangi which may come inside your hotel room. This black colored dangerous insect is bigger than Spider in size. Make sure that there is no Dangi in the...
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Mosquitos Karachi
3 Reviews Mosquitoes are unfortunately an annoying reality in most tropical or hot countries; Pakistan is no different. But whereas in countries such as Africa, India & Thailand travellers are mostly worried...
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Do not touch Cobra Plant Nathia Gali
1 Review Cobra Plant is very poisonous. You would find it at many places in Nathia Gali. Its leaves are of Cobra Shape so it has been given this name. Skin gets red and itching starts if this poisonous plant...
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Always Drink Mineral Water Nathia Gali
1 Review Its not safe to drink tap water. So use bottled mineral water only. I would recommend to use Nestle. Water in murree and giliyat area comes from open water reservoir at base of Mukhspuri. Often...
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Avoid going to Nathiagali on Independence Day Nathia Gali
1 Review Nathia Gali is very crowded during Independence Day of Pakistan ( 14th August) week. All hotels are fully booked and the ones which have space would charge you two to three times more then the normal...
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Lightening Nathia Gali
1 Review Cloudbursts & thunderstorms are very common during summer. Most of time it remains fogy so becomes difficult to predict that when its gonna rain. And when it rains it comes with thunderstorm and...
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Hi,Please beware of Lahore Backpackers' hostelThat's a dodgy place, foreign travelers lost their money and belongings from their rooms when they were away.Please follow the complaint lodged by a female Korean traveler at a nearby police station in Lahorehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/60122679@N02/5489718996/in/photostreamPlease use your common sense and stay safe.
Bonjour from Peshawar,Firstly, it's pretty early for K2 base camp, it's around 5200 m so in May, I'd not suggest it.The best time to be on Baltoro is after mid June when the skies are clear and weather is dry, suitable for trekking and climbing in that region, from mid June till September the trek to K2 base camp and Gondghoro la is feasible.Pakistanis are nice, friendly and peace-loving creatures so if you do a little research on google you can find a reliable trek outfitter for K2 trek.Bon voyage mon ami.Imran Schah
I just returned from several weeks in Pakistan. It's a wonderful country, with kind, v. respectful people.Felt safe always, & eventually was eating outdoors (sometimes the best food !) and snaking my way through narrow alleys, w/ 0 serious difficulties.Few people discussed politics w/ me (never unless I asked), & altho people would be curious, no one reacted poorly to my nationality (or anything else, for that matter). Please don't be influenced by movies or The News: Pakistanis appear to be most welcoming people, by nature. (To be sure, rough things can happen anywhere--& everywhere a traveler wants to be aware, mindful, cautious, etc.)
Avoid completely and if caught up in one get out fast!!Avoid taxis when leaving the airport( especially Karachi, )Take the hotel bus every time and then the hotel can arrange a taxi for you from your hotel. If you are seen leaving the airport you will be spotted and followed. A mile or so down the road a motorcycle with a pillion passenger usually with a gun in his hand will try to get you to stop and rob you.Be warned!
Chitral is the place that I had the worst experience, touched twice on the streetside. The culprit is so fast that as fast as you turned your head, he disappeared in the crowd. I believe I am not the first victim and both time are by the same guy. I must add that I dressed in shawal kameez and have my hair cover all the time.So female traveler, beware!
I arrived at Mastuj at around 1030pm, looking for somewhere to sleep. Someone told me to stay at Tourist Garden GH but by the time I arrived, the whole town was slept and no one know where is the location of the GH. No one on the street and I was accompanied by a Mastuj guy and the land cruiser driver. We went to the only hotel in town but they dont accept foreigner. The guy that carried my backpack (I want it back but he insisted to help) wanted me to go back home with him.'You can stay at my home.' he said.I tried to ask if there is any other female staying in his house but due to limited urdu and english that we both can understand, I dont have a clue.'Come, you stay at my home!' he insisted.'No! You male, me female, married, muslim, cannot stay at your home!' I insisted. I was prepared to knocked on any big houses in Mastuj and ask for help, I dont believe that no one in the town...
Pakistan thorn tree has a few active contributors who they answer almost all the questions posted in the forum so efficiently. In real they are almost tour leader or guest house owner living in Peshawar and Chitral who dont really know about other places/ the information they gave on other places can be found in guidebook. After traveling around the country, I found that their answers to the questions (sometimes) are not very reliable especially if it is out of Peshawar or Chitral. For example they will recommend the Cliffton beach if you pay a visit to Karachi (check here); and they answer that both Karachi and Sukkur have similar temperature; or they recommend a hotel of their friend with poor facilities etc.Get some example hereTake note that there are always personal interest behind, but undeniable sometimes the forum can be useful. Just be extra careful with the information provided...
I never seen a city with so much rubbish. Everywhere is a rubbish dumping site. Everywhere. You cant find a rubbish bin here, even in my hotel. I wonder how people survive in such a dirty environment.. but life goes on.
Karachi has the worst traffic around Pakistan. You will have hard time crossing the street unless you think that the street is yours and cross it blind-folded. ANyone everyone treat the street like they own it, and only then you can cross to the opposite site.Believe me, every time I need to cross a street in Karachi, I will think if this is my last time I walk with both of my legs and imagine the next moment when ambulance comes and sends me to the hospital because of the car accident.
It is not like that thieves would be waiting at the karachi airport to snatch your belongings.Just be carefule.If you have relatives in Karachi, they may well be knowing the precautions they should take.Yes, mobile , wallet snatched at gun point is on the rise but just be careful.1 - do not use your mobile phone for long while at public place2 - walk a bit fast and dont bother answering to people who try to intercept you to ask for location or some sort.3 - At traffic Signals dont pull down your car glasses - ( just a precaution )
Mirage Hotel Lahore
2 Reviews and 23 Opinions I found the Mirage Hotel to be a very positive experience. I have stayed at the best hotels here and...
Avari Towers Karachi Karachi
5 Reviews and 45 Opinions My family stayed here for 2 nights. Everything was perfect. I love Karachi and this hotel added to...
Islamabad Serena Hotel Islamabad
9 Reviews and 62 Opinions the hotel is a little best historic but it's the hospitality of Pakistanis that make all the...
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Q: Hello Everyone, I am planning a 3 week trip to Pakistan via a private tour with guide and driver in July 2012. Would like to...
A: Looks like an enormous plan to me in a limited time span. Have been to most of the places in the mentioned itinerary however in 3 different trips! Don't be surprised...
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