Pakistan

The world's greatest mountain roads.

US travel advisory: Level 3 · checked 2026-11-02
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This is a first draft of the Pakistan list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Mohenjo-daro

A great Indus Valley city, about 4,500 years old.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Trekking

Skardu and K2

The trek to the base of the world's second-highest peak.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Hiking

Nanga Parbat and Fairy Meadows

A high pasture beneath the world's ninth-highest mountain.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Heritage · UNESCO

Taxila and Islamabad

Ancient Buddhist ruins near the capital.

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If You're Nearby
Cities · Mosques

Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Faisal Mosque and the Margalla Hills.

Guide Coming Soon

On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.